[jhunt]

Last summer I started to dabble with trolling for the first time and really enjoyed learning a new way of fishing for me. We did pretty well with the large amount of smaller blues in the bay!! I am gearing up with heavier rods, reels and tackle to try and get serious about trolling in the spring for stripers. As I build up my inventory of parachutes, tubes, large bucktails and other lures, I am kind of running out of real estate in my tackle bag. I was just curious if anybody had any ideas for storage of these larger lures (bags, boxes, racks any other ideas). I would like to keep all of this gear seperate from my jigging, casting and bottom fishing gear. I appreciate any feedback.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[Echo]

Foam Noodles always work, cut to your size preference. Great for leader holders. Five gallon buckets with holes drilled around the rim, hold spoons. hoses bucktails etc...

Do a search for lure storage,here on Tidalfish, this has been talked about many times, you'll probably get some pictures of what I am talking about.

 

[tksmitty]

Yeah, like echo said a bucket with notches cut in the top edge work well to hang lures.

 

[Echo]

I'm pretty bored , so I looked these up for you...:

http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/che...aryland-angler/229937-tackle-box-set-ups.html

http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/northern-neck-virginia-angler/217651-storing-rigs.html

http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/mid-atlantic-offshore-angler/85067-what-do-you-store-your-lures.html

 

[BUDC]

5 Gallon bucket, serious bolt cutters and a box of Band-Aids.:thumbup:
Keep sinkers/leadheads in the bottom of the bucket to keep it upright. That bucket of lures flopped over on deck is real TOE trouble, at least.
Noodles sounds like a good idea, or maybe the black foam rubber-like pipe insulation?
The Tupperware-like snaplid boxes with molded in partitions are good if you can find them big enough and have a place to keep them out of the way.
budc

 

[jhunt]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the info!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jnashed]

gscott had a great post a couple of weeks ago showing a 5 gallon bucket he cut holes and notches in for umbrella and chutes. He also included pics.

Jim

 

[GScott]

Bucket

Hi Jim.

 

[ChrisBowers]

Those big flat tupperware type boxes they sell at wal mart work well, use some of that tool drawer rubber lining to layer the umbrella rigs. For bucktails, tadnems, parachutes, etc, cutting one of those long noodle shaped pool floats into chunks works real well. Cut a slit into it and once you're done winding the leader around it stick your swivel in the slit, dump them into a bucket and you're done. You can also write on them in permanent pen so you know exactly what's on each spool.

 

[cmason164]

I made this bucket to use this year after seeing one on the Virginia board. I used a 3 gallon bucket that is the same size in diameter as a five but is much shorter so it is not top heavy at all. I keep all my weights in the bottom and hang everything else in the holes. Drilled some holes in the bottom for drainage. I store my umbrellas in these ziplocs with the trailer bait taken off. Terminal tackle, jigs, topwater, and everything else goes in plastic boxes then in a tackle bag.

 

[chollyjohn]

As I have ventured along the docks of marinas, I like to see how other fisherman rig their boats and store lures, rigs, and how the outriggers are setup. Recently, talked to a fisherman who had a great idea. He purchased clear map tubes and got a few extra caps. He then cut the map tube to house his SPREADER OR UMBRELLA rigs. Great idea, you could clearly see what is in the tube and hooks are safe away in storage. The overall cost was minimal compared to purchasing the tubes made for rigs.

His outriggers were 18-20' long and held two lines. OPompanette has one interior line and he rigged the other with glass rings; thenused twin pully lied to gunwale. One with roller clip and one with snap. This way he did not have to change clips for larger or heavier line or fish catch or use the roller for teasers.

I'm learning.

 

[jnashed]

Here is the link

Storing Umbrellashttp://www.tidalfish.com/forums/chesapeake-angler-original-board-maryland-angler/251896-storing-umbrellas.html

I hope GScott wont sue me:eek2:

Jim

 

[Bay Bob]

I like to store my umbrellas and parachutes in these. The mesh back allows them to dry while keeping them neat.

I hang them from coat hooks !

 

[Seahunter]

Here is my Umbrella rig storage solution.

 

[ZAM]

Heres what I keep my umbrellas in. I bought it at Ollies bargain outlet for 3.99.

 

[Allegro]

Milk crate with 1x2 plastic wood for holders.

 

[Fishing-Rod]

About 6 years ago I bought an "Umbrella Suitcase" from Tylers in Chesapeake Beach, and I've been looking for more ever since.
It's a double wide mesh backing with velcro'd clear plastic partition in the center, it let's you fold it in half just like a garmet bag but both halves open up very easily. I use one side for white and the other for chartreause.

I've talked to Wayne and Tyler's and the said that "guy" doesn't make them any more. All I've seen in the stores and at flea markets are the single mesh envelopes.

thanks, Fishing-Rod

 

[catman]

I use a box for my umbrellas that are seperated by pieces of vinyl netting. I put spares in first, then layer umb's in order of deployment. Single chutes and other stuff that comes out first goes on top. Holes driled in the bottom allows for rincing at the end of the day. When I get home, a small fan gets placed on top to dry everything out.

 

[bob reed]

SEE kAREN AT THE SHOWS AND FLEA MARKETS FOR THE BEST STORAGE SYSTEM AVAILABLE!

 

[stevej00]

Ditto cmason164 's rig for me. Using the lid with hooks inside is safe for the kids to be around and as long as you don't in and out to get weights I've not had any problems. One minor variation...I use a "fresh step" kitty litter bucket. It's rectangular and fits in cockpit corners and storage areas tighter. The storage bags keeps the umbs as clean as they go in.

Throughout the day used tackle goes in the bottom with a only a few weights, when home, it gets washed off...left to dry..and the umbs in the bag. From spring to spring now for a few years there's no doubt if one is clean or ready as that's how I put them away. This keep dirt and crud off of them. The lures are left to hang inside the bucket. I only have a few holes so a littel water builds up for the wash but drains out cleanly.

On the bucket topic....I also made a bucket with 1-1/2 pvc "rod holders" and one 1/2" drain hole (I use a rubber plug when needed). I use this as the wash bucket for the rods and any other non-boat wash items. The rods can be moved in a cluster and also have a great place to stand and dry.