How do you store made up rigs in your tackle box/bag

[Skywoolf]

I have been making up various rigs and hooks with traces before I go out so they are ready to switch and try different rigs but I can't think of a good way to keep them in my tackle bag.

The best I can come up with so far is a thick cork table mat that I wrap the line around and stick the hooks in the edge. I tried putting each one in a little "Tupperware" box but that is too bulky.

I am sure there must be a much better way. Anyone got any bright ideas?

[UnknownFish]

ziplock bags maybe? good question you have here.

[Lip Ripper]

empty skoal containers!!!!!!!

[Railroader]

Go to wal-mart, to the craft section, and buy a couple hundred 2"x3" ziplocks for a buck and a half...:cool:

[Skywoolf]

Thanks

Small Ziplock bags are a good idea but the soft photo holder sounds really good.

I will be looking around the shops.

[RuddeDogg]

A 1,000 4 x 6 two ply poly bags from Terminal Tackle for $36.00. Then I put them into a zip lock bag.

[rgking03]

I hang mine from the hooks to keep them straight until ready for fishing, then I take them and wrap them in medium size coils. As it is coiled I use sandwich bags to hold them.. I dont use a tackle box so my bucket works fine.

Rich

[Lip Ripper]

Go to your local Dollar store and look for soft photo holders ... Like a book for pics or a CD holder will sometimes work too ... Fill them up and rubber band the top to keep any from falling out . Most I have found hold 36 pictures (thats 36 rigs ;)) Heck for a buck you cant go wrong !

good idea!! never thought of that one.

[Skywoolf]

One reason I used the cork mat was to keep them a bit more straight. It just makes a few kinks that are easy the straighten. Now if I can find somewhere to hang them up...

[jhmorgan]

good idea!! never thought of that one.

Lip your idea is much sweeter!! Fish love the smokeless!! :D:D:D:D

[UnknownFish]

hang em from a curtain rod or something like that?

[toejam]

I use trace wallets like these,,,,,, that way I don't have chase those zippy bags down teh beach when the wind grabs them! every thing in its place, and a place for everything

http://www.iangoldstackle.com/Images/TraceWallet.jpg

[rgking03]

I use trace wallets like these,,,,,, that way I don't have chase those zippy bags down teh beach when the wind grabs them! every thing in its place, and a place for everything

http://www.iangoldstackle.com/Images/TraceWallet.jpg

Now that is sweet were can I get one of those!!

[toejam]

I got mine from Ian Golds Tackle across the big pond... While no where near the size and quailty of the Ian Golds wallets,, rig wallets can be had at most WallyWorlds and other large tackle houses.

[Newsjeff]

Now that is sweet were can I get one of those!!
AFAW makes some nice ones, too.

Maybe Tommy can help ya out?

[Openboat]

For high-low rigs (they have a hook at both ends), I wind them around strips of closed cell foam (~1x3x10) with groves cut in the sides. I get about 15 onto a 10 inch piece. But for the big leaders and hooks I’ve taken the suggestions of others and gone to a BP Shops Finesse Binder that holds small zippy bags.

[Sea Level]

I use the Ian Golds rig wallets shown by Toejam. I have two of the smaller ones that are three years old that have made every trip to the beach. They are absolutely rugged. I carry a dozen premade rigs in each one. I never tie a knot on the beach.

I have a larger one filled with big rigs for sharks, which I keep in the truck.

I carry all my terminal tackle and other necessary gear to the beach in an Ian Golds backpack. Without doubt the finest surf fishing gear organizing system on the market!

[4X4FOREVER]

The worm binders work very well for me.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j273/4X4FOREVER/100_0272.jpg

[chumrunner]

I'll 2nd the worm binders. I've got one stuffed to the gills with rigs and it works great for me. I just lashed it to the top of my tackle bag for easy access.

[Skywoolf]

I don't think I have seen anything like that in Hong Kong. I will see what I can find on-line.

[deano]

bass pro has the bags for like 20.00 all diffrent sizes to.

[Fishman]

Go to your local craft store like Michaels. There you can various sized poly lock zip lock bag real cheap. They come in various sizes.

[drhnter]

I use a soft sided canvas CD or DVD carrier with the vinyl sleeves and they work great,

[RockhopperUK]

I use the Ian Golds rig wallets shown by Toejam. I have two of the smaller ones that are three years old that have made every trip to the beach. They are absolutely rugged. I carry a dozen premade rigs in each one. I never tie a knot on the beach.

I have a larger one filled with big rigs for sharks, which I keep in the truck.

I carry all my terminal tackle and other necessary gear to the beach in an Ian Golds backpack. Without doubt the finest surf fishing gear organizing system on the market!

Jeff,

There is a distributor in the US sorting things out with Ian Golds right now....the gear should be available some time in the new year, Jan or Feb.

I'm not sure if I am allowed to post the link to the Ian Golds website address on here......if its cool, perhaps Toejam or you could do it ?

Tom.

[big joe]

Pick up some rig keepers from Dick's, Bass Pro etc. You take the swivel end and press it into the slit and wind around it until you are at the hook and press the hook into the foam ridge. Very economical, 3-5 dollars.:fishing:

[Fish Hunter]

AFAW Match binder. Tommy has them for like $ 40 but they hold everything you could ever want to use. i bought one and its absolutely da heat.

[Sea Level]

Jeff,

There is a distributor in the US sorting things out with Ian Golds right now....the gear should be available some time in the new year, Jan or Feb.

I'm not sure if I am allowed to post the link to the Ian Golds website address on here......if its cool, perhaps Toejam or you could do it ?

Tom.

Tom,

I see links to other vendor web sites posted here frequently; usually not from the UK. But after 26 years in the Navy I learned it's often easier to gain forgiveness than it is gain permission.

Here it is: www.Iangoldstackle.com

To anyone interested, I have pieces of nearly all Ian Golds beach luggage and swear by it. I also have the IG Match rod and swear by it as well. For 4-6 ounces it is a great 4 meter thrower.

[SALTSHAKER]

Just throw mine in a bucket and then when I want to use them I can test my patience and add to the enjoyment of sorting em out and sticking myself with the hooks. This is more interesting at night.... LOL... salt

[surfchunker]

I usually save the ziplocks that sinkers and such come in or buy them at Staples couple bucks for 100 ... but I love Toms Idea ... save all that money for bait and gas ........ then I put one in each bag and place them in some kind of little rubbermaid type container that has an attached lid ... too easy to get blown away ..... but the next time I'm at the dollar store I'll be buying myself a photo book ;)

[sprtsracer]

Zip-Lok Bags!!! I have a soft sided tackle box with zipper pockets. Take out one at a time...no reason for any to get blown away. Make 'em up on bad days and you got 'em ready for the next trip. Doesn't matter if they are shark rigs or "inshore", make 'em, coil them in two loopsor more, depending on length, wrap the barrel swivel end around through the loop twice and you are done! Cheap and easy!

[shark21]

I use the many free CD holders I can get from trade shows. They each have 10-20 individual pockets for cds, as the ff and other rigs fit fine. Just zip it up and in the tackle bag it goes. Easy to separate hook sizes and types.

[Skywoolf]

I really like the trace wallet but I am spending so much on tackle recently my wife is gonna have a fit so I'll use a cheap CD case for now.

[bigphil]

I like to put everything in a bucket. All in the same place, easy to find.

http://amelia-island-fishing.com/images/ssf/bucket.jpg

He man you got my bucket. Oh wait, that one looks to clean on the inside.

Mine start in ziplocs (that sometimes get blown away). For the ride home I like to throw all my used rigs in the cutting board basket on my fishing mate cart. Then the night before my next fishing day, I usually try to sort them out or if it's not too much disarray, take it like it is.

Wish it wasn't so, but it is.

[drumblitz]

I like to use the cd case it has sleeves to store your rigs and the case itself zippes up and can fit in your tackle box with out taking up a lot of room.

[clinder]

I role mine around emty line spools. My rigs are very simple though and not bulky.

[sprtsracer]

I use the many free CD holders I can get from trade shows. They each have 10-20 individual pockets for cds, as the ff and other rigs fit fine. Just zip it up and in the tackle bag it goes. Easy to separate hook sizes and types.

"Free" is even better! May start trying the CD Wallet thing! Just hope I don't screw up whilst in a drunken stupor and try to put a 5/0 circle with 60 lb wire leader into my CD Drive and try to download it to my IPOD!:beer: