I'm just looking for some input for a couple things.
1. I have many plastic/rubber baits like grubs, worms, minnows etc... I usually keep them in their original packaging and then place that in a zip up binder bag. The problem with this is that the bag gets full and is very bulky. My question is, do a lot of people keep their plastics in air tight plastic sleeves (like ones you would keep your hard baits in)? If so, do you find that the quality of the bait stays the same or do they dry out at all?
I want to find a better way to organize my plastics.
2. If flourocarbon line is pretty much invisible under water and many companies have quality flouro out there why wouldn't you use flouro line? I understand that there are situations where you would want to use other types of line but for the most part when fishing the smaller inland lakes why wouldn't people use flouro. Is it because of the price or because they just like what they are comfortable with? I'm just curious as to what people think b/c I spooled up with flouro last summer and found my catch rates did actually increase.
Organizing Plastics and Flouro Line?
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Wallyboss
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My plastics I leave in the originl packaging then I put them in large ziplock bags according to types ex, Tubes together, Senkos together ect.... Then when I go fishing I have a duffel bag that I just grab all the ziplocks that I will be using and toss them in the bag.
As for the fluoro carbon. I like using it on baitcasting reels but on spinning reels you have to always keep an eye on it or it will come off the spool when u least expect it. I use it on my ice fishing spinning reels but when I open the bail I make sure to keep a finger on the edge of the spool to prevent it from spooling off. As for it being invisible underwater I could clearly see my fluoro leader on my camera 2 weeks ago. It might have been because of the light on the camera that was turned on, but I could clearly see it.
As for the fluoro carbon. I like using it on baitcasting reels but on spinning reels you have to always keep an eye on it or it will come off the spool when u least expect it. I use it on my ice fishing spinning reels but when I open the bail I make sure to keep a finger on the edge of the spool to prevent it from spooling off. As for it being invisible underwater I could clearly see my fluoro leader on my camera 2 weeks ago. It might have been because of the light on the camera that was turned on, but I could clearly see it.
When it comes to organizing all my plastics, I like to use the plastic boxes. Buy a pack of senkos and simply dump them in a section of the box. Each section has its different pattern. So I have a box lets say for senkos with a bunch of different patterns... and always a few extra hooks for different purposes. For tubes, bunch of different colors of tubes and a few jig heads etc...So far so good.
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MattSymons
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J-fish,
At the start of last season, I converted from keeping my plastic in their original packaging (I kept my supply roughly sorted by type in three mesh bags with drawcords), to plastic boxes, like the one pictured in this thread.
Now I have two boxes for senkos, two for tubes, one for creatures and craws, one for finesse baits, one for slugs and shads, one for grubs, one for straight worms, one for action worms, one for terminal tackle and several more species specific assortments: Way too many boxes, and I can't bring them all along.
So I end up picking and choosing and pulling a bunch from one box here and adding them to another box there, and I still have a bunch of stuff floating around in bags, that often get left behind. If you use a lot of plastics, this isn't the best way to go unless you have storage for the boxes in your boat below decks or don't mind a luggage sized tackle bag.
And I still keep my Powerbaits in the original bags, I think they lose some of their appeal after long exposure to open air. I may be wrong, but its all about my confidence, so they stay in their bags.
I like those boxes better for crankbaits and jerkbaits because in a single box you can carry a lot baits to cover a lot of bases, and its really compact.
I think my old system was better. I'm thinking of going to a folder-style bag system this year. The kind commercially marketed as 'worm binders'. Can anyone comment on those?
At the start of last season, I converted from keeping my plastic in their original packaging (I kept my supply roughly sorted by type in three mesh bags with drawcords), to plastic boxes, like the one pictured in this thread.
Now I have two boxes for senkos, two for tubes, one for creatures and craws, one for finesse baits, one for slugs and shads, one for grubs, one for straight worms, one for action worms, one for terminal tackle and several more species specific assortments: Way too many boxes, and I can't bring them all along.
So I end up picking and choosing and pulling a bunch from one box here and adding them to another box there, and I still have a bunch of stuff floating around in bags, that often get left behind. If you use a lot of plastics, this isn't the best way to go unless you have storage for the boxes in your boat below decks or don't mind a luggage sized tackle bag.
And I still keep my Powerbaits in the original bags, I think they lose some of their appeal after long exposure to open air. I may be wrong, but its all about my confidence, so they stay in their bags.
I like those boxes better for crankbaits and jerkbaits because in a single box you can carry a lot baits to cover a lot of bases, and its really compact.
I think my old system was better. I'm thinking of going to a folder-style bag system this year. The kind commercially marketed as 'worm binders'. Can anyone comment on those?
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For organizing my plastics I love these binders: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/store ... _100-11-10
I have two large and one double binder, and will get one more large the next time I'm at BPS. These babys hold a lot of plastics and the zip compartments on both ends are perfect for hooks, jig heads, tube weights, etc. I would recommend buying and extra bag of pages for each 1-2 binders you buy.
You will not be dissapointed with thes binders.
DropShot'r
I have two large and one double binder, and will get one more large the next time I'm at BPS. These babys hold a lot of plastics and the zip compartments on both ends are perfect for hooks, jig heads, tube weights, etc. I would recommend buying and extra bag of pages for each 1-2 binders you buy.
You will not be dissapointed with thes binders.
DropShot'r
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MattSymons
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In regards to line...I have heard also that because fluoro doesn't break down in UV light like mono, any lost or discarded line will remain in the environment and not break down. Same deal with braids and other superlines. This might be of concern to some. But we all know better than to throw old line overboard, we're responsible anglers, right?
I have found co-polymer lines like P-Line Fluoroclear and Maxima Chameleon to be nice happy mediums between flouro and mono. They behave better on the spool that pure fluoro lines, and are stronger, more abrasion resistant, thinner with less visibility and less stretch than monos.
Right now, if I'm not fishing braid, I'm fishing P-Line fluoroclear.
2 cents,
Matt
I have found co-polymer lines like P-Line Fluoroclear and Maxima Chameleon to be nice happy mediums between flouro and mono. They behave better on the spool that pure fluoro lines, and are stronger, more abrasion resistant, thinner with less visibility and less stretch than monos.
Right now, if I'm not fishing braid, I'm fishing P-Line fluoroclear.
2 cents,
Matt