spreader bar storage?

[gofshn]

anybody have a better way to store spreader bars other than tying all the baits off of each section together for storage? tired of the tangles.

[Sterling]

I take off the trailing lure and store that, then everything else goes into a spreader bar bag (about 40" x 8" for a 36" bar). I don't wrap anything, just lower it in. I haven't run into any problems or significant tangles. Most off-shore tackle shops will have the bags.

[gofshn]

thanks for the tip, spreaders just seem a pain sometimes. the bag sounds like a good idea. do you ever feel like your rig buckets add more weight than the passengers, lol, was checking and found out i have 38 ilanders , 41 sea witches, 23 flying fish, squids out the ears, etc., does it ever end?

[flatbottom]

i am working on a large 7 pouch bag that can be velcro-ed to the leading edge of my t-top.I use what Sterling uses but home made some from plastic 1/8 mesh screen 42" roll from the depot. cut a peice 23" off roll and at first fold at 8" hot glue 8"ends. When cool add some velcro inch squares hot glued in four spots on bottom outside of pouch. Place some cardboard in pouch so not to have glue melt through to back of pouch. Place matching locations on inside of top flap. When finished fishing for the day hose the pouches off and stand in corner to drip dry. If you want smaller pockets in pouch hot glue seems in pouch to match the size of rigs and leader. You can make smaller(short in length) single pouches just cut with fiskers and hot glue ends. Keep the glue gun moving and have a place to lay it. It doesn't take much heat to melt seems. Now if you have the sewing skills of wahoonbox slap a 20 size needle in the machine then some black thread on the bobbin and flip them out like hot cakes. Reverse the ends a few times to lock the thread. Hope this can help ya dude

[djwhitman]

We use plastic map cases that you can buy at Boater's World. Just pull one end off and drop it it and you're done. Drag it out and it'll untangle in no time if you use decent sized mono.
DJ Whitman

[JD5652]

I use the mesh bags as well and just lower the rigs in. The mesh bags also make for a nice and easy wash down since you can put the bars right into the bag out of the water and then wash the entire bag and bar down with fresh water. The ones I have also have two hand loops at each end that allows them to be hung up to dry. They are only about $10 for a 36"-48" bag.

[ancient mariner]

Hi:
Mesh bags for me. They are the greatest . All I do is drop them in and close the velcrow top.
WACKM N STACKM
Joseph B...aka...Ancient Mariner

[mrfishy]

thanks for the tip, spreaders just seem a pain sometimes. the bag sounds like a good idea. do you ever feel like your rig buckets add more weight than the passengers, lol, was checking and found out i have 38 ilanders , 41 sea witches, 23 flying fish, squids out the ears, etc., does it ever end?

I'll be happy to take some of those islanders off your hands if you don't want them

[nfo2na]

I have been doing the homemade thing as well...pick up a plastic garment bag from Wally World...fold it in half lengthwise...sew the bottoms together...each bag makes two pouches.

JD5652...where are you getting your bags from??? I have been looking all over the place for them and can't find a good source. Thanks.

Junior

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[SharkJP]

Hi All, for the mesh bags, I will have my shippment in for those in about 30 or so days. Price should be able to beat anyone around.

I love the mesh bags. I have used those and home made cases out of PVC pipe, it just depends on how durable you want your storage solution.

I will let the board know when i get the bags in and let you guys have first crack at them.

-Shark