Looking for ideas on a new bag for tackle

I like the first one so much I bought a backup. Several years on the skiff and going strong. Never lubed zippers or washed it.
They used to be sold as a tackle cooler under a different model and color (discontinued) but these are the same.

Smackdaddy53 said:

I like the first one so much I bought a backup. Several years on the skiff and going strong. Never lubed zippers or washed it.
They used to be sold as a tackle cooler under a different model and color (discontinued) but these are the same.

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Thank you Smackdaddy53

@Smackdaddy53 turned me on to the igloo also, glad he did! I now use one for my lunch bag, and have two others 1 fresh and 1 salt set up, plus a back up “just in case”!

It has a removeable shoulder strap and nifty carry handles with a bungee across the top I put my fly box under on the boat. Spools of leader material in end pouches, two fly boxes in the front zipper and gallon zip loc freezer bags inside with reels, phone, camera etc. there is a fly over the zipper that adds to the waterproof”ness” and it’s insulated so you can use it for a day cooler for half day trips. Not terribly expensive. Igloo usually has good deals on their website and they are Texas based.

I've been using a Gill laptop computer bag for several years now. Removable strap, handles and divided interior that holds a Plano box, plus zippered worm bag for soft plastics. Plenty of other pockets for leader, handheld VHF, pliers, hook sharpener, etc. Codura exterior has held up well and it's compact enough to fit into my forward hatch out of the way.

I mainly use the Yeti Load Out or this Dry Creek Boat Bag Large - 40L

Been using this Lew's bag for 4 or 5 years now/ great as a boat bag or loading with Plano boxes for tackle.
https://www.amazon.com/Lews-Yellow-Speed-Boat-24-Inch/dp/B004XLFRIM

I've had the Patagonia Great Divider for about 8 months and I like it so far. Fits perfectly in my rear hatch, but no problem if I want to leave it out on the deck. I use with the Plano 3600 boxes.

I have the Mustad waterproof tackle bags and really like them. I've used the Simms Dry Creek duffle and the Orvis boat bag and like the Mustad one the best of all

Thanks guys some great ideas. Thanks everyone for sharing.

I bought a couple of cheap dry bags on Amazon that zip on top. I have them separated for inshore and offshore. Have the plastic boxes with all the terminal tackle or plugs and soft baits. I can take the one I want for the day or leave them in the boat zipped up and dry For the night. For the skiff I have found I don’t need as much as I think. I have a Simms dry pack that a have a couple of boxes of flies and a small box for spin gear. Most of the time I don’t change flies too much so don’t need a lot on strictly fly days. I have found keeping it minimal keeps the day focused on the fish and water not on making choices.

Simple bag, no metal to corrode - https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/offshore-angler-boat-bags

Monoman said:

Simple bag, no metal to corrode - https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/offshore-angler-boat-bags

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I do the same thing. I use the same bag and trade out the trays based on where I'm going