i was wondering if these boxes are worth the money....i was looking at the design of these and they looked well organized..but are they worth it
I like them because I don't have to spend time trying to untangle my cranks. I use the topwater, small, medium & deep crank Falcons. The only one I didn't really care for was the one designed for weights & hooks.
They are great boxes, however, the BPS double sided boxes are a better value and hold more gear. They come in small and large. I just got done re-arranging my gear. Two Falcon boxes fit in one side of aBPS DS box, (approx.) The BPS boxes are $9.99 each, and the BPS 370 or 3700 (check the add) are on sale during the Spring Classic Sale (5 for $10.00).
Hope this helps!
bassnajr
I own the terminal tackle box and love it. There is no problem of small hooks going into other compartments. I would love for them to be a bit bigger, i see myself in the near future needing two of them. I think they are worth the money.
QuoteI own the terminal tackle box and love it. There is no problem of small hooks going into other compartments. I would love for them to be a bit bigger, i see myself in the near future needing two of them. I think they are worth the money.
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The tackle box is great. Have two of them. I bought a couple of the crank boxes at Gander Mtn. But, quit using them after a while as they didn't fit well in my plano and back pack bags. I found the treble covers from BPS in a 34xx plano carries more than the falcon crank cases.
QuoteI would love for them to be a bit bigger.
If they made them man-sized (aka 3700 size), the Falcon boxes would be all I use.
As it is, the terminal box is a godsend.
I like their jig box. The terminal tackle box is alright. Haven't tried any of the others yet. Here they are.
I have the one for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits and like it a lot. It's kind of an akward shape as compared to the standard 3600 and 3700 sizes. It's the best method that I've seen for storage of that kind in a tackle bag. I have'nt really seen a lot though in all fairness.
I have a spinnerbait and a spinnerbait/buzzbait box, best I have ever used for that purpose.
I own the terminal box and love it. You can organize all your weights, hooks, swivels, etc., where they are easy to identify.
I don't own any of the other Falcon boxes b/c they are too small for me.
I have every box but the jig box I love them all. The crankbait boxes are so skinny. They are awesome no tangles, no wasting time. The spinnerbait box is also very convenient. Overall if you have the money this system is top notch. I found the V12 bag with 10 boxes in the bargain cave at cabelas for $40. You cant beat that! ;D
i have the terminal box, lipless, spinerbait, and mid-crank boxes and they keep my stuff very well organized, i reccomend them highly..
I have all the FTO 700 boxes except the 710 jig box which I will order. I have the 501 Hook & sinker box and it's OK, but I'm going to try the 502, 302, and 303 to see if I like them better for terminal tackle. I like the Falcon system.
You can see the full line of Falcon boxes at http://www.falconrods.com/productsFTO.php?CategoryID=20
Just remember, you get what you pay for.
To everyone who says "I don't use them they are too small"...
Have you used them? They are small for a reason, they organize the lures with the least plastic used and they let you keep the valuable space in the boat and bag.
I love mine and am almost done replacing all of my others.
J
The spinnerbait box is the best thing I have ever used for them! The spinnerbait/buzzbait one is nice but I do not use a lot of buzzbaits so I feel almost 1/2 is wasted? I wil admit they are nice but I find that I cannot put enough baits in most of them besides the spinnerbait one? I always end up going back to regular 360 or 370 boxes with tangled baits because I can carry more. I had the terminal tackle box which worked well but I dropped it in a parking lot breaking about half the lid off but I still use it.
Allen
What size is the terminal box?
The spinnerbait and terminal boxes are awesome!
QuoteWhat size is the terminal box?
It's a little smaller than the normal plano 3700
3600 on top of a FTO terminal box on top of a 3700.
FTO box on top of a 3700.
I have the spinnerbait box and it is awesome! Much better than the binders.
Burley
What about the thickness?
J
Thanks for the pic burley. I've been thinking about getting the terminal box, but I don't think I can fit it in my bag. I have an Okeechobee Flats bag that holds 4 3700's and has enough room for an extra 3600 in the back.
Oh well, I needed a bigger bag anyways. :-/
The terminal box is a must have. I've seen multiple pros with this box and my friend also has it. We both love it, i'm even considering another one.
I have several F.T.O. boxes - terminal, 302 (for jigs), medium crankbait, jerkbait, topwater - and really like them. I'm considering the buzzbait box. Does it compress the wire like the spinnerbait box does to spinnerbaits? Would it be able to fit the Persuader Blade in Blade Buzzbaits?
Quotei was wondering if these boxes are worth the money....i was looking at the design of these and they looked well organized..but are they worth it
They are worth every penny.
QuoteI have several F.T.O. boxes - terminal, 302 (for jigs), medium crankbait, jerkbait, topwater - and really like them. I'm considering the buzzbait box. Does it compress the wire like the spinnerbait box does to spinnerbaits? Would it be able to fit the Persuader Blade in Blade Buzzbaits?
I have the box that fits both Spinners and Buzzers. Spinners go on one side and get compressed. The Buzzers go on the other side, clip in on the side of the hook and the buzz end is left free. Just push them all to one side. Sometimes the box is difficult to close if the blades are in the wrong position but it usually isn't a big deal.
J
Can anybody confirm if these boxes fit in a boats' built-in tackle storage slots?
As mentioned earlier, they're a different size than the standard Plano 3700's.
I have the FTP Falcon boxes. The best boxes are the jig, spinnerbait, rattle trap, and jerkbait box.
Here is the problem with the large crank boxes. It will not hold 12 large cranks. It will hold 10 DD22 not 12. I have tried to shove just about any other fat bait in the top two slots. Good luck trying to put a wiggle wart, DT, or any other fat hardbody bait with a fat lip.
Medium crank box. This is were the biggest problem is. You almost need another deep crank box. DT10 are a stuggle to fit in. FAT BODY baits (Manns -4, Lucky Craft RC etc) will noy fit in this box well. It does store DT 10s, Norman Deep or middle N,
I almost perfer the little side pouch that holds 15 spinnerbaits.
Small body crank box works well.