Plano Tackle Storage

Organized tackle means less time digging and more time fishing, and Plano has set the standard for tackle storage for decades. This collection covers StowAway utility boxes, tackle bags and backpacks, traditional tray boxes, and waterproof options. The smart way to buy is to build around Plano's standardized box sizes, then pick the bag or case that carries them the way you fish.

Build around the StowAway system

Plano StowAway utility boxes come in standardized footprints, most commonly the 3500, 3600, and 3700 sizes. The beauty of the system is that boxes of the same number fit the same bags and rack systems, so you can pull a box of crankbaits out of a bag and drop it straight into another. Pick a size, stick with it, and your storage stays interchangeable as your collection grows.

Match the box to the tackle

Adjustable dividers let you size compartments to your baits, from tiny jig heads to big swimbaits. Deep boxes suit bulky gear and spinnerbait racks hang baits to keep skirts and hooks from tangling. Choose the box depth and layout for what you actually carry so nothing rattles loose or gets crushed.

Hard box or tackle bag

A classic hard tackle box keeps everything in one grab-and-go case, which is simple and tough. A soft tackle bag holds several StowAway boxes plus pockets for tools and line, and it is easier to carry and load into a boat. Anglers who run multiple techniques usually prefer a bag full of boxes they can swap by the day.

Go waterproof for salt and spray

For a wet boat or saltwater, Plano Edge and waterproof boxes seal out moisture and add rust-fighting features that keep hooks and blades from corroding. If your gear lives in spray, the sealed boxes are worth it because a rusted hook box ruins a trip.

Keep it rinsed and dry

Whatever you choose, rinse salt off and let boxes dry open before you close them up. Trapped moisture is what rusts hooks and grows funk, so a little airing out keeps your tackle ready.

Not sure how to organize your tackle? Tell our crew what you fish and how you carry it, and we will match the StowAway size, bags, and waterproof boxes so your gear stays sorted and protected.