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RE: Tackle box? - MuskieBait - 06-01-2012 03:27 PM
I'll try to take some picture of my tackle system tonight and show you how I run and gun around the world.
RE: Tackle box? - OldTimer - 06-01-2012 04:04 PM
(06-01-2012 02:17 PM)--G-- Wrote: - ?? Home made bait needle? what is this?
http://ontarioshorefishing.com/forum/Thread-Home-made-Bait-Needles?highlight=bait+needle
Regards,
OldTimer
RE: Tackle box? - fishfight - 06-01-2012 10:56 PM
A fishing vest with multiple pouches is always useful to put all of your basic needs , so you can free up your hands to carry rods and net etc...
RE: Tackle box? - MikeH - 06-02-2012 01:48 PM
(06-01-2012 11:03 AM)--G-- Wrote: Any suggestions on things to add?
Get a landing net, you dont want to have to snap off a PB cos' you cant lift it out of the water with the rod.
RE: Tackle box? - MuskieBait - 06-02-2012 06:14 PM
Okay...this is part of my gear that I take fishing 90% of the time.
This is one of the best $10 I've spent...a soft bait folder from BassPro. I put a pop can next to it for comparison.
![[Image: IMG_6157.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6157.jpg)
Instead of just soft baits, I use this to its full potential...as you'll see soon.
On the back pocket, I use it to hold small floats and steel leaders. You never know what kind of toothy critters you'll run across...pike, snakehead, barracuda...been there, done that.
![[Image: IMG_6161.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6161.jpg)
The soft bait folder comes with 10 clear zipper pockets. I'll break down what I had in each pocket...
Pocket #1 - In just one pocket, I can fit 3 sizes of baitholder hooks (#2, #6, #8), 4 sizes of octopus hooks (#2, #4, #8, #14), 2 sizes of circle hooks (#6 and #10), 1 size of barrel swivel (#10...used to have larger ones too but ran out...need to restock), 2 sizes of 3-way swivel (#8 and #6), 3 sizes of split shots (BB, B and 7), a pack of #14 nymph hooks for making bait (had #16 and #20 in there too but took them out to use last trip)...and also had some small beads in there for slip floats or carolina rigging that I took out to use.
![[Image: IMG_6163.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6163.jpg)
Pocket #2 - I have two spools of fluorocarbon leaders (6lb and 8lb) and a number of 1/16oz jigs, crappie jigs and a couple of tiny spoons for panfish or any small reef fish.
![[Image: IMG_6165.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6165.jpg)
Pocket #3 - I have two packets of 1.5" twister tail and 2" soft jerkbaits. These are awesome for any small panfish or reef fish, and the 2" soft jerkbaits will even catch mid-size predators too.
![[Image: IMG_6167.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6167.jpg)
Pocket #4 - I should have more tackle here, but I took some out for my last trip. I usually keep a package of 3" white, smoke and chartreuse twister tail and smoke twister tail, some 1/8oz jighead, a few in-line spinners and a couple of 1/2oz Kastmaster spoons.
![[Image: IMG_6169.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6169.jpg)
Pocket #5 - I have three sizes of darter jigheads and a package of 2/0 weedless hooks. These are used for the contents of Pocket #6.
![[Image: IMG_6171.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6171.jpg)
Pocket #6 - I have a number of 3" swimbaits and 3" grubs for any larger predators. These are good for bass, pike, walleye, and any saltwater inshore game fish such as barracuda, sand bass...etc.
![[Image: IMG_6173.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6173.jpg)
Pocket #7 - I kept them in separate pockets at the moment, but they were all in the same pocket before. These are some swim grubs a friend made. They are awesome for a lot of saltwater fish. I also have a package of black with gold flake plastic worms.
![[Image: IMG_6174.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6174.jpg)
Pocket #8 - I have this pocket somewhere in the trunk of my car...but I keep a few spinnerbaits in there...in white and chartreuse...as well as a few spoons such as the red/white, 5 of diamonds, Little Cleos...etc.
Pocket #9 - I have an assortment of floats from 2g - 4g...a package of 3" pink worm that might have found its way there on my last steelhead trip...and some in-line bobber stop. I had some thread bobber stop and bobber stop beads here before as well that I took out for another trip.
![[Image: IMG_6175.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/KenTse/General/IMG_6175.jpg)
In the back pocket, I used to keep a few bell sinkers, slip sinkers and something called Spider Thread that I use to both tie spawn sack and occasionally use to secure bait on the hook.
So as you can see, this little tackle system carries almost everything I need to target a lot of fish without carrying a large tackle box. I pair that with a large single tackle tray where I keep some crankbaits, topwater and bass jigs, and I'm ready to catching anything that comes my way.
I hope this helps.
RE: A shore Anglers tackle box... - MikeH - 06-03-2012 04:19 PM
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Here's what I am currently switching around on a regular basis.
Rods from left to right:
6ft 6 Berkley shock
12ft 6 interline rod
10ft 6 Shimano Convergance ultralight
8ft Exage
Wide mouth Collapsible landing net
Reels from left to right:
7000 size BP Catmaxx
4000 size Shimano Sonora
2000 size Mitchell avocet gold
The UL convergance will accurately cast micro lures down to 1/32oz, While the Interline will handle PVA rigs up to 4oz. The Berkely shock and the Exage handle about the same, but the Exage fits into a cabin bag when I'm on the road.
RE: A shore Anglers tackle box... - OldTimer - 06-03-2012 04:29 PM
Nice gear Mike.
RE: A shore Anglers tackle box... - MikeH - 06-03-2012 06:00 PM
Starting pulling boxes of kit out of the storage locker.....
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I usually just pack some gear into the empty small boxes down front before heading out!
RE: A shore Anglers tackle box... - wknd outdoorsman - 06-03-2012 08:55 PM
im reading all over the forums that a good net is a necessity for shore fishing. Anyone have any suggestions for a good quality collapsible net for a reasonable price?
RE: A shore Anglers tackle box... - MikeH - 06-03-2012 08:59 PM
I got mine at /bass pro for just under 50 bucks including tax. Folds down pretty compact, but has a big net area when opened plus its rubberized, so no nylon knots chopping scales off fish....
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Gold-Series-Folding-Landing-Net-with-Telescoping-Handle/product/10210368/77042