A shore Anglers tackle box...

[manitoubass2]

When shore angling, I like to be prepared for anything. When I figure out a pattern, I wanna be able to keep on it. Whether it's a jig bite, crank bite or whatever, be prepared!!!

When searching out spots, I fish them hard. If I don't get bit, I'll be trying whatever it takes to figure out that spot, on that day, in those conditions, with that water level/clarity. Then take mental notes to make the next outing that much better. If a spot looks like it holds fish, it probably does. Be prepared to try different baits, techniques etc. When you figure it out, it's amazingly rewarding. Then the next time you hit that spot, you'll have a better idea of where to start.

That being said, nothing is worse then wanting to try a technique, and not having the tackle to do so...

I pack a multi species tackle box, unlike when out in the boat where everything is compartmentalized and categorized. I take one tackle box, and a backpack. Keep pliers, stringer, gloves etc in the backpack, in oder to save room in the tackle box.

I mainly fish walleye/sauger, smallmouth bass and pike. So here is what my tackle box looks like...

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Overview

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Pre rigged leaders of various lengths, line
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Assorted plastics, scented and non scented. I keep each individual bag in a zip lock, then all similar baits in a larger zip lock to keep things organized. These baits will eventually leak into your tackle box, so bag em up!
minnows and leeches
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worms and tubes
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Grubs, my favorite!
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When you alter plastics, keep the bits for tipping, or other aplications
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jigs, hooks and various sinkers, all kept in container to keep them rust free and organized. Good clips and jig punch always on hand.
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more to come...

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oil based scent, always good to have on hand for murky waters.
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DT series Rapalas. 10ft down to 4ft. These baits are absolutely awesome, and I like to have some assorted colors for varying water conditions.
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Shallow cranks, again different depths and colors, rattling and non rattling.Easy to fish and very versatile. Work on bass, pike, walleye etc...
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lipless cranks for hitting any depth your presented with.
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x-raps and flat raps for shallow water. Can also be fished deeper with bottom bouncers. the flat raps have really produced for me the past two years, especially on bigger pike.
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assorted baits, again, covering all your bases
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Sometimes, these just hammer walleye.
bucktail jigs
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pre rigged always saves time. I know these produce, so there always ready to fish
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a few odds and ends
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pre rigged worms, again, saving time

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more odds and ends. Always have snap swivels and barrel swivels on hand. When fishing current, the barrel swivel is essential. I use snap swivels for cranks in heavy current, or to find out a color that works, then I tie direct to the lure. Again, saving time

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crawler harnesses and minnow harnesses can be rigged to fish from shore using a egg sinker tied to a seperate barrel swivel. and top water frogs to fish slop

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This covers all my bases, and my tackle box weighs about 15lbs. Not too hard to lug around.

Pliers, jaw spreader, bottom bouncers, camera, stringer, garbage bag etc all go into my backpack as to not take up space in the tackle box.