Spinners, jigs, poppers, flies, and spoons; corks, bobbers, and floaters. No matter what names you assign to your fishing equipment, you likely keep all of your gear in a tackle box. Many avid fishermen even have two or three tackle boxes in the boat shed or garage! Extra money is tight for many people these days, so you might be looking for a slightly more economical option for your tackle. This article features five of the best cheap tackle boxes, each of the fishing tackles boxes featured costs less then thirty dollars.
SportsmansGuide.com features a unique Plano 1-2-3 tray option that allows you to choose between two or three trays for your fishing tackle depending on your storage needs. The two tray Plano box costs $11.97, and the three tray option will only cost you a dollar extra. Color options vary based on the amount of trays you need.
EZMerchandise.com sells a generic tackle box that will make any tool collector feel right at home. The design of this fishing tackle holder really calls to mind the tool boxes that are available for sale at many mass merchandisers. This tackle box has snaps you can pop open at the top for your more frequently accessed materials. Be forewarned, if you forget to snap these shut before opening up the main compartment of the box, you are going to be combing the bottom of the boat for your tackle. With a price tag of $9.95, you could afford a few and still be under $30.00
The Plano Magnum 8616 available at jannsnetcraft.com offers plenty of storage room and is customizable to an extent. You can alternate the dividers included to give yourself between 38 and 46 compartments depending on your tackle needs. This model also has fishing tackle storage on the top, so be careful about closing these compartments before opening the main one. At $25.19, this tackle box is the most expensive option in the article, but it is quite the looker and would be ideal for someone with a decent collection of tackle.
FishUSA.com has the most unique option available for under $30.00. Their Berkley Strap-On Tackle Box would be well-suited to the fisherman who has to hike a little way of the beaten path to reach is favorite fishing hole. The nylon belt extends up to 48 inches (perfect if you are going to eat some of the day’s catch before heading home!). This handy seven-compartment tackle box will only set you back $15.95 and will surely be a conversation starter.
Amazon.com features several economical fishing tackle storage options, and this Plano Two Level Satchel Tackle Box is no exception. It runs only $19.97 and is eligible for amazon’s free super saving shipping on orders of $25.00 or more. This Plano tackle box resembles, in shape, a briefcase or suitcase and has a sleek, translucent blue lid that snaps up to reveal two layers of storage for your tackle. Its latches are brass, and it comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
All of these fishing tackles boxes are wonderful storage options in and of themselves, but when coupled with their bargain, under $30.00, price tags, they become a super deal for any fisherman. They would all also make a great father day’s gift. Dad will know you care, and your pockbtbook will not notice a drastic difference in weight!
