Milk Crate

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Put your jigs in the bottom of the crate and a single bunge cord will hold them

[d-a]

Originally Posted by Eastern Tackle

So when you guys go on the big E, you have to bring a milk crate to store your rods?

How often to they tip over? I'm asking so I can be prepared when and if I can ever get a chance to go.

No its not necessary, but with all the tackle hoes that go you might / hell you will run out of available rod holders. Every one that has one either ties it or bungee cords it to the rail. It can double as a quick tackle holder too. Put all your weights, and heavy jigs in it and it will be fine.

d-a

[xs_tackle]

Originally Posted by Eastern Tackle

So when you guys go on the big E, you have to bring a milk crate to store your rods?

How often to they tip over? I'm asking so I can be prepared when and if I can ever get a chance to go.

First, some party boats minimize or avoid the need for milk crates/rocket launchers by providing for substantial first deck rod storage. See two examples below. However, many Texas party boats were designed with benches and overhangs which compromise first-deck rod storage. For these, there are milk crates and rocket launchers (on some tackle bags/boxes).


There are several strategies for avoiding tip-overs. One is to secure the crate to the boat w/cords; another is to carry 10-15 lb of sinkers, yoyo iron, heavy jigs or other heavy gear in the bottom of the milk crate.

[DeepBlueGulf]

Say, one more thing I want to mention! Bring reel covers for your reels! Even on the top deck of the Big E, the salt spray can be a problem! The neoprene covers work great and usually cost less than $10.00 each. Pocket change considering what a quality reel costs!

DBG

[xs_tackle]

Originally Posted by DeepBlueGulf

Say, one more thing I want to mention! Bring reel covers for your reels! Even on the top deck of the Big E, the salt spray can be a problem! The neoprene covers work great and usually cost less than $10.00 each. Pocket change considering what a quality reel costs!

DBG

And until your pocket change builds up, plastic bags+rubber bands are kinda basic but work.

[BretABaker]

not to get completely off topic but does everyone use reel seats on their jigging rods? i did once but do not anymore. I don't think they serve much of a purpose, and were annoying for me.

[d-a]

Originally Posted by BretABaker

not to get completely off topic but does everyone use reel seats on their jigging rods? i did once but do not anymore. I don't think they serve much of a purpose, and were annoying for me.

Bret

I do with my larger accurate's, but the others I don't.

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[BretABaker]

larger as in the ATD or the 665?

With chunking reels I still keep mine on.

[DeepBlueGulf]

Did you mean "reel clamp"?

DBG

[BretABaker]

yes, brain fart haha