I just figured I would give a tip to bank fisherman who don't know a good way to carry as much tackle as possible. I do nothing but bank fishing so I think I may be a halfway decent person to take a tip from.

 

When I started going fishing pretty much every day I got tired of walking back to the truck to get a new bait or to get my pliers (even though I keep small channel locks on my pocket), so one day I was thinking about a better way to carry my tackle and decided to put everything in a backpack.

 

What I have in my backpack is four Plano boxes, a spool of line, pliers, clippers, and a tool for just in case I somehow backlash. I have plenty more room to keep building up my tackle and equipment and this is just a small Wrangler backpack.

 

I'm not sure if this helps you guys or not, but I figured it couldn't hurt you and that if there's someone out there who couldn't think of a good way to carry their tackle maybe I helped them.

I use a backpack as well. It works great.

Definitely the most convenient way to fish from the bank.

 

When I started going fishing pretty much every day I got tired of walking back to the truck to get a new bait or to get my pliers (even though I keep small channel locks on my pocket), so one day I was thinking about a better way to carry my tackle and decided to put everything in a backpack.

 

What I have in my backpack is four Plano boxes, a spool of line, pliers, clippers, and a tool for just in case I somehow backlash. I have plenty more room to keep building up my tackle and equipment and this is just a small Wrangler backpack.

 

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Nothing new, I have been doing it for more than 30 years, I don´t know if you want to hear some advice from someone that has been doing it for so long,

 

The flaws in your concept start from here :

 

 four Plano boxes

 

Unless they are pretty small when you :

 

keep building up my tackle

 

Those 4 boxes are going to end up weighting a lot of pounds, you definately don´t want that on your back if you have to walk a lot.

 

Keep things you carry to a bare mínimum, you don´t need 10 sinkers in each weight, nor 10 spinnerbaits, not bags and bags of baits, my foot patrol T_box is a plano 3600 with a few baits, a few bags of soft plastics, a couple of spinnerbaits and a small 4 compartment box with a few sinkers, hooks and jigheads.

I don't bring more than one plano filled with terminal tackle and another small plano with some items I might want to try on that trip.  With bank fishing you get to know your spots and know what works and doesn't.  With that said 4 plano's filled are way too much for me.  I keep things light and simple.

 

As a sidebar.  For rods I generally bring no more than two.  More often than not it is a single rod which I use for all of my tackle.

I would suggest adding a scale to your list.

The weight doesn't bother me, I normally set the backpack down when I get to the spot I want to fish and when I want to move I just put it back on and go to the next spot.

I would suggest adding a scale to your list.

 

I have a scale, just not a very good one. It's a $5 one from Wal-Mart.

I agree with Raul and Felix. Lighter is better. I use a soft tackle bag, slung over my shoulder rarely put it down. Two planos max containing a little of everything plus soft plastics. No need to haul all my crap, I know what works and take just that. Constantly on the move...Plus STEALTH is key, hauling a bunch of stuff makes your footsteps heavier and constantly setting your bag down makes too much of a disturbance.

I'm not worried about sound to much either, there's big rocks there and it's always loud because they're all loose. I just like to have variety because one day they could be hitting a T-rig and the next hitting a spinner.

I used to use a regular backpack, but then I tried a sling pack and I will never go back. I still use it along a few rivers I can't paddle, and I love that I don't have to take it off to access it all- just swing it around front, unzip, get your gear, zip it and let it go. Super convenient, plenty of space and when you're standing in a tough spot it's hard to find a safe place for your gear sometimes.

I used to use a regular backpack, but then I tried a sling pack and I will never go back. I still use it along a few rivers I can't paddle, and I love that I don't have to take it off to access it all- just swing it around front, unzip, get your gear, zip it and let it go. Super convenient, plenty of space and when you're standing in a tough spot it's hard to find a safe place for your gear sometimes.

 

I used to use a regular backpack, but then I tried a sling pack and I will never go back. I still use it along a few rivers I can't paddle, and I love that I don't have to take it off to access it all- just swing it around front, unzip, get your gear, zip it and let it go. Super convenient, plenty of space and when you're standing in a tough spot it's hard to find a safe place for your gear sometimes.

 

I've never been able to get used to sling packs. They just feel odd to me. I used to have one for school and after a week I just left it in my locker and carried the books.

I got one of those Spiderwire shoulder bags from Dick's for $30. It fits a 3600 box and a bunch of plastics. Check 'em out.

I've never been able to get used to sling packs. They just feel odd to me. I used to have one for school and after a week I just left it in my locker and carried the books.

I would never use it for another application but for tight bank fishing or standing in the water it is the BEST. I remember seeing a really nice one at Dicks- Mossy Oak made it I believe? Couldn't have been more than $60 which is kind of a lot but it's less than a nice reg pack for sure.

If you have a nice spot to put your pack though, this is a non issue and feel free to ignore me haha

I got one of those Spiderwire shoulder bags from Dick's for $30. It fits a 3600 box and a bunch of plastics. Check 'em out.

 

I have a small Okeechobee pack, it just didn't have much storage space for me.

I would never use it for another application but for tight bank fishing or standing in the water it is the BEST. I remember seeing a really nice one at Dicks- Mossy Oak made it I believe? Couldn't have been more than $60 which is kind of a lot but it's less than a nice reg pack for sure.

If you have a nice spot to put your pack though, this is a non issue and feel free to ignore me haha

 

I've never found a place I can't put my pack. Lol I fish real tight areas sometimes and I'll just put my pack between my feet.

I ditched the backpack years ago for these

http://m.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Freestyle-Satchel-370-Tackle-Bag-or-System/product/12041305022811/

Spiderwire Backpack!

Has two rod holders on the side and it has a middle cooler compartment to keep drinks, food, or bait cool. Also has a sunglasses case on the front, just to name a few things.

Here's a link

http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11419314&camp=CSE:GooglePLA:11419314:9920759:TACKLE&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120138600000247771&catargetid=120138600000330066&cadevice=m

I use the tackle wharehouse backpack. Holds 3 3700 size boxes, has a place for your phone, sunglasses, a drink, a little built in worm binder, and a tons of pockets and storage space.

Spiderwire Backpack!

Has two rod holders on the side and it has a middle cooler compartment to keep drinks, food, or bait cool. Also has a sunglasses case on the front, just to name a few things.

Here's a link

http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11419314&camp=CSE:GooglePLA:11419314:9920759:TACKLE&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120138600000247771&catargetid=120138600000330066&cadevice=m

 

 

I use the tackle wharehouse backpack. Holds 3 3700 size boxes, has a place for your phone, sunglasses, a drink, a little built in worm binder, and a tons of pockets and storage space.

 

 

I want one of those now, but mine was free. Lol I need to update my gear some more, then maybe I can get a good backpack.

I don't bring more than one plano filled with terminal tackle and another small plano with some items I might want to try on that trip.  With bank fishing you get to know your spots and know what works and doesn't.  With that said 4 plano's filled are way too much for me.  I keep things light and simple.

 

As a sidebar.  For rods I generally bring no more than two.  More often than not it is a single rod which I use for all of my tackle.

You stole my response.

I carry a pack with 4 Plano boxessand about 20 plastics, I don't know what works so I bring everything with me

Glenn did a video on this on the bass resource youtube page.

I just bring jigs, some soft plastics, a few topwaters, and my terminal tackle box. Gets the job done every time.

I usually wear a 26 pocket fishing vest and I use a Range bag that the NRA gives you for joining, as my tackle bag. I can carry anything that I want to bring in those 2 things.