I tried to search for this product before opening this thread, so I hope it's not a duplicate.I'm thinking of treating myself to a new Tackle Box where I can display some of my fishing sticker collection. ( >:D )
I found this product from Yeti, I really like it. What do you think?
Sweet! My experience with Yeti products are that they are not inexpensive, but every one that I have has been worth the price at high quality with good thermal properties (not sure how critical that is for you - doesn't look like you are using it as a cooler). Really like the looks of that modified one on the front of the boat! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on April 01, 2025, 05:04:39 AMSweet! My experience with Yeti products are that they are not inexpensive, but every one that I have has been worth the price at high quality with good thermal properties (not sure how critical that is for you - doesn't look like you are using it as a cooler). Really like the looks of that modified one on the front of the boat! - john
This particular model is designed as a simple box. It is not cooler
That Yeti has listed weight of 12 lbs, and the curved/tapered shape, large gasket seal area, and rib supports means that you are using a lot of weight and giving up up a lot of volume in order to have a very strong box. It also looks like the interior might not have room for the standard sized clear plastic gear boxes, such as the Plano.
Also, hard boxes don't stay where you put them if the boat is getting bounced around. This can be a safety issue, requiring that the box be secured or lashed down.
It it could still be the right box for your situation. It depends on what you plan to store inside, and how keen you are on protecting your stuff and keeping it dry. I would say if you plan on carrying a multiple items of large heavy tackle, this might be an option.
Looking at alternatives:
The folks out here in California that take several hundred times the amount of tackle that they need on long range trips often prefer to use cloth boxes with an internal frame that allows slide-in Plano storage boxes sort of like drawers. These "boxes" also have compartments for stowing leaders, tools, etc. Good if you need to take a wide variety of tackle, but not a bunch of large or extremely heavy items. Don't have a brand/ model to offer. Not my thing.
Here is a more lightweight design that is popular with the saltwater fly fishing crowd. Nice and expensive, padded. Not good if you are loading up with heavy gear, but nice for stashing bigger personal items and maybe a camera with a smaller amount of tackle. I see lots of these on trips: 25 liters, 5 lbs:
https://www.patagonia.com/product/great-divider-fishing-boat-bag-26-liters/48570.html?dwvar_48570_color=BSNG (https://www.patagonia.com/product/great-divider-fishing-boat-bag-26-liters/48570.html?dwvar_48570_color=BSNG)
For myself, I went with the low feature, high durability and lightweight route for a boat bag - a wide mouth roll top duffel. Tough and completely waterproof. I lined it with a dense foam sheet normally used to protect dock pilings. I just hose all the boat slime and fish guts off the bag and use it as a carry-on when flying. I have used this bag for about 25 years now, so well over a thousand days on a boat. It is useless at keeping gear organized. I keep planning to make some dividers for the liner, but never get around to it. Not too many folk that I fish with like this style except for a few hardcore travelers. I love it. Weighs less than 2 lbs. 40L max, but adjustable volume - it rolls down small enough to fit under seat for flying.
These are getting hard to find, Seal Line may have stopped making them. (Note: Don't know about this particular seller- just using as a product example)
https://www.trailexpeditions.com/sealline-widemouth-duffle.html (https://www.trailexpeditions.com/sealline-widemouth-duffle.html)
Seal Line also makes a Zipper version with a true waterproof zipper that I have lusted after. But those completely waterproof heavy duty zippers a take a lot of force to zip/unzip.
In the end, it really depends on what you are planning on storing, and if/how you are planning to travel with it. If you want an open volume, hard shell, waterproof box and are willing to spend the money, you could do worse than the Yeti.
-J
Is the Yeti strong enough to sit-on?
I had a nice soft sided backpack bag that was designed to hold 5 of the 12"x8" Plano boxes, then some room at the top for reels and other quick access stuff. After I got that, I decided to get backpack travel luggage. Keeping one or two hands-free is handy-dandy.
If you're looking for something almost indestructible check out SKB boxes. I have a large and small one. I use the small one most, 3 Plano trays and a decent open top area with 2 rocket launchers for my rod rigging. Not cheap but probably about the same as that yeti box but purpose built
Quote from: jurelometer on April 01, 2025, 06:50:02 PMThe folks out here in California that take several hundred times the amount of tackle that they need on long range trips often prefer to use cloth boxes with an internal frame that allows slide-in Plano storage boxes sort of like drawers. These "boxes" also have compartments for stowing leaders, tools, etc. Good if you need to take a wide variety of tackle, but not a bunch of large or extremely heavy items.
Yeah, guilty as charged. And to add many like mine are actually roller bags like luggage to boogie up and down the dock with. SKB boxes as mentioned by Swami are a staple on the long rangers. As a side note for any AT Ohana that are into golfing they make shipping cases for that as well (I believe they are Orange County CA based? Not sure). And yes their boxes are extremely durable, and my friends that have them are very happy with the quality. But to quote Jurelometer, not my style - you need to know you have a dedicated area to stow it on the boat. All good knowledge being shared here but probably outside of what Mexican Gulf is looking for; is original Yeti solution looks like a good box! = john
Yeti makes high quality products, but I refuse to support a ant-gun company.
Quote from: MexicanGulf on April 01, 2025, 01:38:46 AMI tried to search for this product before opening this thread, so I hope it's not a duplicate.I'm thinking of treating myself to a new Tackle Box where I can display some of my fishing sticker collection. ( >:D )
I found this product from Yeti, I really like it. What do you think?
It is expensive box to display stickers . Are you fishing from shore or pier , than maybe . From a charter boat than you need to add the kitchen sink also .. Watching people board boats , they bring way too much gear with them , that will never be used ..
Our Costco had the Coho knock off version of this and I grabbed one recently to see how it would do as a boat box. It's not the yeti durability / quality but it's much more affordable.
https://www.costco.com/coho-pack-and-carry-box.product.4000101667.html
Quote from: Gfish on April 01, 2025, 07:05:44 PMIs the Yeti strong enough to sit-on?
I had a nice soft sided backpack bag that was designed to hold 5 of the 12"x8" Plano boxes, then some room at the top for reels and other quick access stuff. After I got that, I decided to get backpack travel luggage. Keeping one or two hands-free is handy-dandy.
I thought a lot about what you expose, it is certainly a factor to consider. The backpack leaves your hands free, it certainly offers undeniable comfort.
Mexican Gulf, you might consider https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,12309.0.html Mark makes beautiful stuff. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on April 11, 2025, 08:03:22 PMMexican Gulf, you might consider https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,12309.0.html Mark makes beautiful stuff. Dominick
Awesome! I think they are too heavy, especially for shipping to Europe. They are great products anyway