Storing Soft Plastics In Plano Boxes 2024
JeziHogg reply :
My friend and I are having an argument, I say theres nothing wrong with storing soft plastics in a plano box (out of the original packaging) He says the can dry up and stain the plano box.
Please prove one of us wrong.
Scott F reply :
I've been keeping all my plastics in Plano utility boxes for 20 plus years. None of the boxes have shown any discoloration, and none of the plastics have ever dried up. If I mix colors of baits in the same compartment, they have been known to blend together to form a new color, but the box doesn't change. Years ago, the plastic some tackle boxes were made of was different and some would melt when you put soft plastic baits in them, but the Plano utility boxes have never melted or been damaged.
JeziHogg reply :
Thanks!
Derriick reply :
Why not just keep them in the original bags? Ive always wondered why people put soft plastics in plastic boxes.
Scott F reply :
I use boxes because when I use the original bags, I can never find what I'm looking for. Most soft plastic packaging covers up the baits so you can't easily see what's in the package. You dump a couple dozen bags in a tackle bag and you have to dig to find the bait you are looking for. In a box, I label it on the outside, and can open it and see exactly what I'm looking for. I save empty bags for when I'm wading and only carry a few different styles at a time.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:26 AM, Scott F said:I use boxes because when I use the original bags, I can never find what I'm looking for. Most soft plastic packaging covers up the baits so you can't easily see what's in the package. You dump a couple dozen bags in a tackle bag and you have to dig to find the bait you are looking for. In a box, I label it on the outside, and can open it and see exactly what I'm looking for. I save empty bags for when I'm wading and only carry a few different styles at a time.
What???? Most packaging says the color of the bait, the name of the bait and the length of the bait on the package. How hard is that to understand?
iabass8 reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:35 AM, jbsoonerfan said:What???? Most packaging says the color of the bait, the name of the bait and the length of the bait on the package. How hard is that to understand?
I have a feeling he understands it but has a found a way that works better for him. How hard is THAT to understand...
As for the question, I like to organize everything in plano boxes. It's just much easier for me to have a Craw box, Beaver box, trick worm box, Trailer box, etc. It's so much easier for me to stay organized and be able to just open up a hatch and see the box I need instead of searching through bags. Some things I keep in their bags but not many.
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:37 AM, iabass8 said:I have a feeling he understands it but has a found a way that works better for him. How hard is THAT to understand...
As for the question, I like to organize everything in plano boxes. It's just much easier for me to have a Craw box, Beaver box, trick worm box, Trailer box, etc. It's so much easier for me to stay organized and be able to just open up a hatch and see the box I need instead of searching through bags. Some things I keep in their bags but not many.
I would need 30 boxes to store the various soft plastics I have. I can store the same amount in 5 one gallon zip loc bags.
Blues19 reply :
If I had a boat I would put everything in Plano boxes, however I do not have a boat so it is easier to just pick certain plastics to put in a gallon bag or a Worm Binder. helped my uncle put all his stuff in the Plano boxes and its so much easier.
iabass8 reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:42 AM, jbsoonerfan said:I would need 30 boxes to store the various soft plastics I have. I can store the same amount in 5 one gallon zip loc bags.
That doesn't mean what's efficient to you is efficient to somebody else. I used to be in the zip loc bag group but just didn't like it. I don't like having to search for a bag that says "craws" and then search through that 5 gallon bag and all the different bags for the color of size I want. I like to open up a hatch and being able to see the "Craw" label on a plano box and just pull it out and there they are when I open it up. There isn't ever any guessing or searching for where a certain style/color is and I always know what I'm short on. Since I keep most of my soft baits in plano boxes, I don't find that I have pounds of excess plastics that never see the light of day and just take up space either. I
jbsoonerfan reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:50 AM, iabass8 said:That doesn't mean what's efficient to you is efficient to somebody else. I used to be in the zip loc bag group but just didn't like it. I don't like having to search for a bag that says "craws" and then search through that 5 gallon bag and all the different bags for the color of size I want. I like to open up a hatch and being able to see the "Craw" label on a plano box and just pull it out and there they are when I open it up. There isn't ever any guessing or searching for where a certain style/color is and I always know what I'm short on. Since I keep most of my soft baits in plano boxes, I don't find that I have pounds of excess plastics that never see the light of day and just take up space either. I
I guess I am just more efficient at storing them in bags, because it doesn't take me long at all.
Scott F reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:35 AM, jbsoonerfan said:What???? Most packaging says the color of the bait, the name of the bait and the length of the bait on the package. How hard is that to understand?
The labels that are used are small and not easy to read even when the package is new. After they've gotten damp and rubbed on other packages they are even harder to read. All companies don't use the same labeling system. All of this adds to the length of time it takes to locate what you are looking for. I prefer my system. It works for me
rippin-lips reply :
I was a ziplock guy but switched last year. It's way more efficient for my needs to use Plano boxes. I'd have 6-10 gallon bags and then 10-20 smaller bags inside of it. I would have to move the big bag of flukes,tubes,lizards,grubs,worms,senkos,brush hogs,trailers,beavers,ect ect and then I finally find the craw bag. Now I have to dump it out and find my green pumpkin purple/gold flake craws. I can keep all my craws in 2 3700 boxes. Let's me see what I'm low on and most important find it right away.
primetime reply :
I have a buddy who showed me an awesome way to manage soft plastics on a boat, kayak, or from the bank...Take what you plan on using with you to the lake for the day in sandwich ziplock bags...I know some elaztach is bad, I leave that stuff in original bags, but I can't see what I have in a bag of Yum, I have 30 bags that say Yum and some are craws, grubs, senkos etc...
So, Even though I want to bring a few hundred pounds, I force myself to divide the bags into groups and I will put a few bags of sticks together,
few bags of flipping craws, tubes,
some swimbaits, maybe dropshot and then hang them from a clothes hanger.....I label with tape and section them off as FLipping, Sticks, Ribbons, Finesse, LIttle, Swimbaits, then last few bags are under the tag.."wont use but had to bring just in case"
I now realize I stick to 3 colors and maybe 6-8 baits, and I like not bringing 80 bags with me.
ww2farmer reply :
I was "keep them in the bag" guy for years, I am slowly converting over to keeping them in boxes. It IS EASIER to find what your looking for quick, and there are no...."crap, I am out of those" moments, because ever time I open a box I can take instant inventory of what I have.
ksboy reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 6:10 PM, ww2farmer said:I was "keep them in the bag" guy for years, I am slowly converting over to keeping them in boxes. It IS EASIER to find what your looking for quick, and there are no...."crap, I am out of those" moments, because ever time I open a box I can take instant inventory of what I have.
This!!!!!
HeavyFisher reply :
I have the plano boxes with the little holes all over, you think because of the constant contact with circulating air the baits would potentially dry out?
lmoore reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 6:10 PM, ww2farmer said:I was "keep them in the bag" guy for years, I am slowly converting over to keeping them in boxes. It IS EASIER to find what your looking for quick, and there are no...."crap, I am out of those" moments, because ever time I open a box I can take instant inventory of what I have.
This x10!
I was a ziplock bag guy up until the end of last year. Got tired of dumping a whole ziplock bag out, sorting through a dozen or more smaller bags, and realizing I was out of whatever I was looking for. Boxes have been much more efficient for me this season and I can always tell when it's time to restock.
David D. reply :
Do y'all notice a scent loss or anything when storing plastics in boxes rather than in their original packaging?... Y'all are about to successfully convert me to a plastics-in-boxes guy...
Scott F reply :
If you use heavily scented baits, keep those in the bags they came in unless you like the smell! Regular plastics will not dry out but those like gulp will.
Raul reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:01 AM, Derriick said:Why not just keep them in the original bags? Ive always wondered why people put soft plastics in plastic boxes.
I put soft plastics in original bags in Plano boxes.
CTGalloway21 reply :
I have had the ones made of elaztech melt though boxes, even if all by their selves.
Darren. reply :
I recently answered a similar thread that I was (once again) keeping my soft plastics in original bags inside gallon ziplocks.
I'm now keeping my most used soft plastics inside three 3600 sized BPS boxes, and one for my hard plastics. Then I keep the "rest" of the soft plastics under my kayak seat in ziplocks, and in a large plastic bin. So I've compromised.
Also mentioned that I am constantly evolving in my setup. I find one method that works great, but encounter something that irritates me and I'll switch out to something else. Now I'm at a mix of methods. Will see how long that lasts.
But I completely agree with others, it's far easier to see what you've got by a glance of your Plano box (at least mine), and to keep things organized, inventory up-to-stock, etc.
spartyon8 reply :
I am only keeping my roboworms in shallow plano boxes. I saw a video with Aaron Martens and I thought I would try it. I don't nearly have as many colors as him but it leaves room for my dropshot hooks, weights and shakey head to fit with the worms.
bigbill reply :
I keep used plastics two ways one in a seperate zip lock bag so the wet plastics don't ruin the new plastics. And sometimes I use a 3700 with used plastics still with the hooks in them for quick changing baits.
ww2farmer reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 11:35 PM, David D. said:Do y'all notice a scent loss or anything when storing plastics in boxes rather than in their original packaging?... Y'all are about to successfully convert me to a plastics-in-boxes guy...
Doesn't matter to me, I use Megastrike on everything anyways.
redux reply :
I got the Plano Guide bag for 3700 boxes and it works so much better than bags for me. Bags were hard to sort through and moved around too much.
I primarily bank fish for now so I just check the small Planos I carry with me before I leave the truck and fill them up with whatever I'm going to use.
Skspacemonkey reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:37 AM, iabass8 said:I have a feeling he understands it but has a found a way that works better for him. How hard is THAT to understand...
As for the question, I like to organize everything in plano boxes. It's just much easier for me to have a Craw box, Beaver box, trick worm box, Trailer box, etc. It's so much easier for me to stay organized and be able to just open up a hatch and see the box I need instead of searching through bags. Some things I keep in their bags but not many.
What box do you store your beavers and craws in?
J Francho reply :
On 5/2/2014 at 10:55 AM, jbsoonerfan said:I guess I am just more efficient at storing them in bags, because it doesn't take me long at all.
I think the Ziploc method is huge pain in the butt. I'm glad you love it so much. It isn't necessary to argue how superior your method is. The question was whether plastics will color the Plano boxes.
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OP:
Some of my older boxes have discolored over time from storing plastics in them, but they're so old and scratched up, it doesn't matter to me. You can't see through them anyway. Lately I've been string my plastics in the bag ANNNNND in a box. Yer both right! 
Scarborough817 reply :
recently took advantage of the spring fishing sale at bass pro and got 5 new bass pro brand planos which now have most of my soft plastics stored in them. It is so easy to get everything in these boxes and they can be organized however you want. personally i went with size and colour i will upload some pics when i get home
HoosierFisher reply :
I bank fish and recently put some of my more commonly used plastics in an Ozark Trail branded box. It's the perfect size for about 8 different plastics. It's more organized than a bunch of bags shoved in my backpack.
Will1248 reply :
Id have to say you are wrong. My wormbox had significant dicoloration and the worms dry out over time, not too much. So yes it works, but invest in a simple sandwich bag to keep them in there.
LCG reply :
I am a big fan of using Plano boxes for soft plastics. However two issues I ran into last year was 1) carrying way too Much and 2) using Berkley power bait scent dried out and caused this flaking in the plastics, not a huge deal rinsed off with some water.
This year I am going to Plano 3601 thin boxes to force my self to carry less and not sure if I will presoak the baits before I put then in or just pour in some scent like I did last time. Probably just soak them in a Ziploc bag and then put them in the boxes.
Brad in Texas reply :
For those who prefer to keep their plastics in their original packaging, one trick for those plastics that aren't in resealable bags, Roboworms come to mind, is to snip off a 1/2" triangle from the lower corner where the worms' heads are facing. Then, you grab the package by the other end and tap it a few times against your palm. It sort of looks like someone tapping out a cigarette from a pack. As soon as one of the heads sort of pops out the bottom, you just pull it out by the head.
I'd use this for plastics packaged in lots of oily fluids, like some Keitechs. Some Keitechs and several other brands are noticeably oily or wet coming out of their packaging; others are at least "not dry" but will do so once exposed to air.
After you clip off the corner, the oily stuff sort of reseals the package. If not, at the end of the day, put a bit of clear tape over it until next time.
Brad
cgolf reply :
On 3/13/2018 at 11:14 AM, Will1248 said:Id have to say you are wrong. My wormbox had significant dicoloration and the worms dry out over time, not too much. So yes it works, but invest in a simple sandwich bag to keep them in there.
I have plastics that have been in boxes for close to 20 years and they are as good as new and I still use some. I actually have rinsed the oil off of some baits (some companies put way too much in the bag) before I box them up and add my own scent when I fish.
My issues with the bags is that I have had way to many baits get a kink in them from being in the package. I really like the Rage packaging, just refuse to pay the price unless they are on sale, then I stock up.
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