[Fishin4Walter]

I am an old time float tuber, but prefer due to age, to fish from shore most of the time now. I fish for Panfish, Bass, Trout, etc. or as I like to say whatever is on the other end of my line.:smile:

Anyway, am curious as to what others who fish from shore prefer to use to carry their gear and tackle around. Not really looking to carry around a large tackle box full of everything................... Thought I would get a few other ideas from the folks here on the forum.

 

[bobys]

I use a backpack, packed with unnecessary amounts of stuff that I hardly ever use. The day I take that stuff out though I need it...I use plano boxes for lures and such, they fit in a backpack quite well.

There are also those tackle bag that are over the shoulder, they seem to hold a good amount of stuff. I got a couple buddies who use them and they like them their just not my thing.

Tackle binders are extremely useful too for certain baits

 

[reel.eze]

I use a 5 gallon bucket with a canvas tool insert. I keep hooks, sinkers and other stuff in pockets and my pole holders, boxes and brews go inside.

 

[shutupandfish]

I've tried everything, tackle bags, boxes, buckets, but a smaller backpack works best for me. It keeps me mobile, and I can pack light for a quick after work trip, or load it up for an all day hike

 

[mattyt]

definitely a backpack. one you dont mind trashing out. plus they are easy to clean

 

[hobiecat]

Another vote for a backpack..

 

[pistoldog]

Tacklebag with shoulder strap.

 

[36505]

I use a five gallon bucket with the padded top for a seat. It carries enough stuff.

 

[Ninja]

I have two different size backpacks. One for when I don't want to move around much and a smaller one that I use on the rivers and streams.

 

[bobys]

I don't see how you guys use 5 gallon buckets and stay mobile? I know a guy who uses a 5 gal but only when we are fishing one spot, I can't imagine hauling around a 5 gal bucket all day long, hitting your shins every step you take

 

[rvinson]

I also use a backpack... But depending on the situation you may want to look into something like this:

http://www.coloradofisherman.com/forum/15-tackle-garage/114770-m-f-u-build-project.html

 

[Fishin4Walter]

Thanks to all of you who took your time to respond and give me some things to think about. It certainly sounds like mobility is important and that is why I did not want to get stuck lugging around a tackle box full of everything. I would be tired by the time I got too the water in that case. I have not explored the backpack idea, but, would check into them. How long can you lug the backpack around or do you take it off occasionally when you anchor at a spot on shoreline? I have a couple of bags that are over the shoulder I have been trying.

 

[slayerfish]

Backpack.

 

[blowfish]

Backpack, but buy a small one or you will fill it with heavy unneeded gear. Been there, done that.

 

[fisher32]

I dont fish from shore much anymore bu when I do I use this packframe back pack. Works great. Dry bag to carry my fish back. It all fits nicely in the bag. The aluminum frames are not noticeable. Didn't even know they were there if the manufacturer didn't mention it.

http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/mobile/TETON-Sports-Scout-3400-Internal-Frame-Backpack/productDetail/Multi-Day-Packs/prod9999008375/cat100854

 

[bobys]

I take my backpack off from spot to spot, somedays I will pack light and bring a single rod and walk and cast, but I usually have a few specific spots in mind I go to

 

[JohnnyO19]

Backpack,
I would think a bucket would make lots of noise with stuff rattling inside and when you set it down on rocks. also better chance of it tipping over if not on a flat surface.

 

[whompuscat658]

I have several options that I use depending on the circumstance. I have a small hunting backpack that's sort of like a fishpond fly pack or something. Then I have a bucket with the seat top/storage. And then I have my school backpack which holds the most by far. The buckets good for soaking bait and ice fishing. The small pack is good for flyfishing when a couple small containers can hold all the flies/gear I'll need. When I'm spin fishing and walking around, I carry my regular backpack. It has more than enough room for several planos, food, water, line and more.

 

[Zman]

Even better than a bucket is a 12 pack cooler for ice fishing and bait dunking...protects your stuff better is rectangular and utility boxes fit better in it and the flat top coleman ones make a good chair and they dont weigh much more than a bucket...a coupe of frozen water bottles and in a cooler they are slow to melt giving you a cold drink...sometimes in the early spring I will take a cooler for a chair when I need to fish slow...I fish too fast sometimes and it slows me down...

Mobile after dark shoreline fishing a backpack works best...

 

[lake1177]

If I'm on the go, or want to go light, ...a fishing vest. Has multiple pockets for various lures/jigs,..amazing what one can put in there,...helps keeping things separate, and I don't have to take it off to change up.