The Top 5 Tackle Boxes in 2022
FISHING…
Just saying the word brings the blood pressure down a bit, doesn’t it? Fishing is close to the heart for a lot of us.
This nostalgia-filled past-time brings joy to the hearts of folks of all ages and walks of life, making memories that will last a life-time and stories that will be passed down through the generations.
For some it is just for catch and release/sport, for others a means of self-sufficient living or commercial profit, and for or a much smaller number, it is still a means of survival.
Through discarded fish bones and cave paintings, fishing is evident very early on in human history. It is believed that Neanderthals were fishing by about 200,000 BC!!
For hundreds of years the art and spirit of fishing has been celebrated through prose and verse by avid lovers of this means of recreation, subsistence, and survival.
Just like anything in life, the gear (or lack there-of) doesn’t necessarily make or break your day, but can certainly make life a lot easier and more enjoyable.
Gear, in the world of angling, is called tackle. Tackle, in this sense, is defined as: The equipment required for a task or sport.
Fortunately, there are a number of methods for efficiently transporting our tackle into the field, or should I say, water.
In today’s article we are going to explore the best of the most common way of doing so. That is, of course, by means of the tackle box.
Perhaps the smaller the tackle box or bag, the better for you. Or maybe you’re the type of person who likes to be ultimately prepared to “throw the whole box at’em”, as fisherman commonly say when the fish don’t seem to be active.
Either way, we’ve tried to cover the bases here. After this review you should be able to narrow your choices based on price, size, and basic needs to suit your purposes.
So, without further ado, lets get our lines in the water and check out The Top 5 Tackle Boxes of 2022!
Disclosure: This website uses affiliate links, meaning: at no additional cost to you, we earn a small commission if you click-through and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We only feature products that we believe in and use ourselves. Your support means the world to us and allows us to host this website. Thank you!
The Top 5 tackle boxes of 2022
Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System
When it comes to fishing gear, Plano is a name that people have trusted for many years and for good reason. They make quality fishing tackle at an affordable price and that is why you will see that name appear more than once in this article.
Considered by some to be the best tackle box on the market right now, the Plano 7771 Guide Series Tackle Box is one of the larger tackle boxes on our list.
It has four clear utility boxes inside the main compartment and each of those are able to be customized to fit your individual needs.
Just to the right of those boxes is a set of smaller jig compartment with a clear window so you can clearly see what is stored in there in case you forget.
The top of the tackle box has a clear and removable lid, perfect for storing lures that you can clearly see for quick access. But wait, there’s more! Underneath that is a larger compartment perfect for storing bigger items and backups, such as reels, big tackle, extra line, and tools.
This box is a bit of a store-all and can get quite heavy when completely utilized. I would suggest this for the angler who prefers to fish by boat with a decent amount of room.
It’s also a great main tackle box that potentially holds all of your fishing gear at home or in the shop for loading smaller tackle boxes and packs for specific fishing trips that may not require your entire arsenal.
Features:
Very Spacious
4 Large utility boxes
3 removable racks with seperate access
5 Customizable compartments
Clear compartment windows for viewing
DuraView lens for top access
Lifetime Warranty
This ultra efficient and impressively sturdy box comes with three 3560 size stowaway utility boxes built right in.
The deep compartments on the side hold bulky items, with plenty enough room to store soft lures and spinners, as well as bigger tackle in the main compartment.
The DuraView lens offers a clear view to be able to access your gear more readily.
The brilliantly designed 15 degree angled system makes for easy access and rubber feet on the bottom keep the box from slipping. These two features alone make for a great system to have on the boat during inclement weather and rough waters.
Like all Plano boxes, the Angled Tackle System comes with a limited lifetime warranty. At 18 x 9 x 10 inches, it’s got good size, providing plenty of space, but without being too cumbersome.
And, when you’re looking to lighten the load you can remove one or two boxes, pack what you need for your particular journey, slip them into your daypack, and off you go!
Features:
Dri-Loc™ O-ring seal
Three tight-sealing cam-action latches
Creates 4-23 adjustable compartments
Extra-long bulk storage
Transparent for quick and easy identification of contents
This top rated fishing tackle bag comes highly recommended by serious anglers. For those who prefer bag-style tackle boxes, this is the perfect choice.
This tackle system is ideal for anglers who need plenty of space and compartments to store a wide variety of fishing gear and fish-specific tackle all together in one place, making it easy to organize according to the type of fish you are setting out to catch that day or even that spur of the moment decision due to location or changing weather patterns.
This is an angler gear bag for organizing a large amount of tackle as the main compartment can hold up to 8 large individual boxes and 4 of those boxes are included.
The outside of this beast is made of a heavy-duty polyester canvas blend material with seams that are double stitched and a velcro wrapped carry handle with a padded shoulder strap.
This tackle bag is made for efficient organization and storage allowing you to focus on what is important, FISHING!
Features:
Inside flap covered pocket
A large top-loading compartment
Three large easy access zippered pockets
Two moisture free vented pockets
Two pockets for small pliers or hand tools
Hard shelled case for your polarized sunglasses.
This is possibly the best tackle bag on the market and a perfect choice for the saltwater anger.
With its soft, yet rugged, 1680 denier polyester construction, holds its shape and durability and is completely waterproof with a PVC backing.
It is 15.75 x 10.8 x 8.2 inches and with a storage capacity of 38.8 liters, perfect for carry-on for the traveling angler.
The interior can handle up to 4 large tackle boxes, which are included, however, you may want to leave those at the shop and invest in more durable boxes as the boxes included ain’t the toughest on the market.
It comes equipped with two sizable, easy-access front pockets with interior organizers and adjustable dividers to keep your tackle, tools, and lunch where they belong.
Moving on to the exterior, two front pockets with built-in organizers, two removable Spiderwire line dispensers, dual tool holders, and a strong rubberized mesh back pocket, help to make this bag a top dog.
The heavy-duty molded bottom which prevents sagging even when fully loaded, is also skid resistant and waterproof, and as mentioned, ideal for saltwater conditions.
On top of all of these highlights, quality hardware all around and a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty make this bag a no-brainer.
Features:
Saltwater Angler Approved
Waterproof
Includes 4 compartmentalized trays
Skid and Rip and Tear resistant
2 front pockets with extra storage
Padded shoulder strap
No matter what you’re doing, everybody starts somewhere. No matter how good you are at something, at one time, you were a beginner. This is the perfect tackle box for the beginning fisherman.
This all inclusive waterproof tackle system, available in 1 or 2 tray models, comes with everything you need to learn how to fish, including a comprehensive fishing guide.
The top tray includes adjustable dividers. If you choose a box that has more than 1 tray, the rest of the trays will be fixed compartments.The bottom compartment has about 4 inches of space for larger items to be stored.
For over 20 years, the Ready2Fish Fishing Tackle Box has been helping people of all ages to get started fishing with a real nice boost in the right direction.
I don’t think you could ask for much more when it comes to molding a new fisherman into a self-reliant and confident angler.
Features:
Available in a 1 or 2 tray system
1 tray includes 62 pieces of assorted tackle
2 tray includes 136 pieces of assorted tackle
Top tray has adjustable divided compartments
Includes a fishing guide for the beginning fisherman
Has ALL the basics covered
Waterproof
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”
-Henry David Thoreau
There is much more to fishing than just trying to catch fish. Growing up, my father often said, “Ole pal, it don’t matter if we catch’em or if we don’t. Let’s just have great time today.” He was spot on!
Unless it is a means of survival, which for the most of us these days it is not, fishing is like therapy. It is happiness and sometimes a small sense of mystery on the other end of the line.
Fishing is a tradition and part of our heritage. A chance to step out of our everyday lives, take in the fresh open air, and enjoy mother nature. A crucial unplugging that I feel gets overlooked in the midst of the grind of the gray world.
So make time for you and your’s to get out soon and drop a line in the water, even if it is just a chance to sit on the bank and catch up with someone you love.
We here at Rugged Man hope that our list today will help make your next fishing experience an enjoyable one no matter what kind of angler you are.
FISH ON!!
ABOUT
