AJ Hauser

@Texas Flood I think you're right - I thought the top seal would be tighter on the Edge 3700 slim that I purchased because on my "regular" Plano 3700s (Prolatch Stowaway) I don't have anything jumping around. For the Edge, I'm not even carrying split rings or anything like that - my 1/0 Grip-Pin hooks are jumping compartments. Maybe I got a defective one? I'm curious about the Edge Terminal box but man... I already had to get myself pretty hyped to spend $35 on the first one... the terminal option is $50 (more if I pony up for different terminal compartments) plus with all of those little boxes inside big box, I feel like we're losing a substantial amount of storage real estate. Curious to hear your thoughts, and thanks for the info so far. The magnet idea in this thread is really clever, and so is the one about those small sliding containers.

Awesome - thanks guys - @MN Fisher this is super clever man. I'm going to check these little tins out - thanks!

That is a cool little gig. Nice. @MN Fisher those are small enough to fit into the rows of a Plano box, or you're using them in a different way? Those are cool, and so are the bead organizers, @Elkins45. Thanks guys.

@txchaser cool - thank you. I don't have split rings either, but I do have some skinny little dropshot hooks and even a few tiny wacky hooks that tend to sneak over into each others rooms constantly. I have to keep separating them. Might spray them with the hose.

@txchaser nice - thank you! How does the ice box do when you tip it up and sideways? Things stay put? @RRocket haha yes sir, great to touch base - I need to get back into writing on the 'ol blog but I've been doing work for other people which is pretty cool. We just put an offer on a house in Arkansas too, so if all goes well the migration will finally take place. I am extremely excited to get out and get to exploring that area - big time. How are you? Good season? Get out a bunch? Little boat perform well? Talk soon!

@RRocket what's up my dude? Thanks guys!

This is very helpful - I'm going to use a combinations of the suggestions. Thanks guys!

Hey guys, I just picked up a Plano Edge 3700 (thin) utility box for storing all of my terminal tackle. I've already run into a huge problem though: the hooks jump compartments big time when the box is up on it's side - and I mean in both directions - over the movable dividers, and between the lid and the actual rows themselves. Quite disappointing for a $45 box... I had less "jumpage" with my standard Plano boxes. I'm talking 3/0 EWGs are popping up and over the edges - not just the dropshot hooks... chunky pieces that shouldn't be an issue. I wade rivers & creeks often and this needs to life in a backpack on it's side. I'm not sure if I got a defective product, or if it's warped, or if there is intentionally a slight gap so the anti-rust things can pull moisture out since the outside edge is sealed with a gasket. Either way, have you guys experienced an issue like this with these boxes? Have you found anything that you can line the top lid with that prevents the problem? Would love to hear your feedback, and hopefully solutions. Thanks!

Got it - thanks guys! Today was the first time I had ever seen anything like this, and they were roaming in packs. Interesting fish. Much appreciated!

Hey all - I have been trying to figure out what kind of fish this is, but I can't for the life of me get a good answer. I was fishing a small river in northern Illinois, and I saw packs of these swimming back and forth. Never seen them before and I accidentally snagged one - see that big 'ol pointy dorsal fin? What is this thing... and who or what eats it? Thanks!

Holy cow that is wild - and backs up what @PaulVE64 sad making me think that's not just a one-off anecdotal incident... they're joining forces, gentlemen... it's time to start getting concerned...

@PaulVE64 that's wild!

@Harold H it's lipstick. Bass are very trendy and as we've seen it is now socially acceptable to... nevermind... Thank you guys for the input here - as always, you did not disappoint. I think my key takeaway here is that I need to put more of an emphasis on finding and following the fish, then I can worry about what they're eatin'! Tight line all around, and thanks again.

@casts_by_fly this sounds extremely similar to what I have experienced, and I tell you what - I haven't ever seen these bass spawning around here either, like you mentioned - or come across leftover signs. Last season we had quite a bit of water, and I didn't even try the creek until the end of May - and the water was 66°. The main river is always muddy or carrying a lot of sediment, but these connected creeks clear up beautifully... until it rains, then they are unfishable until the water calms down and clear up a bit. I have also caught huge carp (2 actually, one on an inline spinner and another on a jig worm last season) and catfish in here at random times, which has seemed odd, but again I think it ties in with what you are describing. Thank you so much for your insight, it is very appreciated and it seems to make quite a bit of sense!

Good morning brothers, I've been doing some research trying to get ready for the year. Yesterday while reading about smallmouth bass in rivers (In-Fisherman) I came across an article that said as the water temps breached 40° they become more active, but they would start to become less "baitfish oriented" and begin looking down for crayfish, etc. This may have less to do with a magic temperature and more to do with the fact that the increase in warmth brings the entire food chain alive, along with the bass. What are your thoughts on this, and have you noticed any seasonal preferences for largemouth bass that might be similar? I know that much of what largemouth eat relies heavily on what's available, but assuming all things are equal - what have you seen on the water? Thanks!