Soft Tackle Boxes
Go modular and catch more fish.
Soft, modular, waterproof tackle boxes (aka “tackle bags”) are designed to contain one or more tackle trays, which are flat, plastic utility boxes that organized anglers stock with the types of lures, baits and other tackle they need to catch specific types of fish. Rather than carting around an old school tackle box that contains a lot of tackle that you rarely use, “going modular” gives you the ability to pre-assort tackle trays with what you really need for specific types of fishing. For example, if you live near the coast and one day plan on some freshwater bass action, you can take only the trays that are for bass fishing and leave the offshore tackle trays at home. Many freshwater, inshore and offshore anglers now take this modular approach.
How you actually organize your tackle is up to you—but the goal should always be immediate access to the tackle you need. Apart from housing tackle trays, most soft tackle bags also include plenty of storage pockets for reels, tools, spools of line and other gear.
West Marine offers soft tackle boxes from first class vendors like Blacktip, Calcutta, Plano, Raw Accessories USA and more. While most soft tackle boxes are designed to be hand carried or slung from your shoulder, backpack-style models are also offered. Items related to soft tackle bags include jig valises, reel bags and tackle wraps.