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| Looking for suggestions on options here.....all I'm seeing out there is the Lakewood model at R&H and Thorne Bros.
http://www.thornebros.com/muskie/tackle_boxes/tackleboxes_lakewood....
Observations on using various models would be appreciated. I have size 14 feet that I usually tuck fairly tight to the post, so I don't want anything too big/uncomfortable---but I have a bad habit of leaving 10 baits on the deck next to my feet, so I'm hoping to keep it cleaner this year.
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Location: Musky Tackle Online, MN | T's Tackle makes a very nice pedestal seat box.
http://www.tstackle.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=44
The material they use is extremely durable. I would call it close to unbreakable.
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| I'm a huge fan of the Pedestal Pal. $60 is a lot of bread for it, but anything I would have made myself would have looked like crap and not been as functional. The canvas outside with all the pockets and the zip up plastic pocket come in handy for keeping release tools, hook file, split ring pliers, scissors, and spare leaders.
The Pedestal Pal is worth the money, in my opinion. |
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Location: SW MI | Take a 5 gallon bucket, make a hole in the middle of the bottom big enough for your pedestal to fit through. Cut plastic downspout to the length of the bucket and put in as many will fit. If you want to get fancy you can get one tool holders that have all the pockets and sits along the outside of the bucket. You should be able to get this done for less than $20. I have a 14' boat too and when I used my pedestal the bucket system came in very handy. |
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| A second vote on the T's Tackle pedistal. Foot print is really nice...same size as a pedistal base so it does not get in your way. Great guys that stand behind their products as well. |
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| I've had a Lakewood for the last few years,but just bought a Just en Case pedastal box at the Mn Musky expo. My Lakewood will be going up for sale soon if anybody is interested |
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Location: SW MI | All good options here. If money is no issue go with the Lakewood or T's, if you're budget minded, go with my way. |
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| I second the make your own out of a five gallon bucket idea. I actually did that this past winter using a bucket and some PVC and zip ties. I also picked up a small tool pouch to keep on the side so I will always have my release tools near by. I have some photos which I attached to give you an idea of what a finished product could look like.
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Location: SW MI | Madhatter, that's exactly what I was talking about. Bet it cost you between $15 and $20 too. |
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| Found this one on another site. Very good idea and probably quite inexpensive.(vinyl rain downspout)
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| T's Tackle makes a great pedestal box. It is round without any square corners to catch yourself on. The bottom is cut out to fit the seat base so it doesn't bounce around. I own a Lakewood and I don't use it as a pedestal box anymore because it rattles around on the pedestal base. The T's box comes in two sizes one big enough for pounders and 14" cranks. Indestructible. |
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Location: Appleton | Here's one from Just Encase
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| Yes it was didn't cost much at all, the most expensive part was the tool pouch ($11) that I have attached on the side. I had to use some waxed hockey laces wrapped twice around the bucket to attach the pouch, which you can see as they are still bright white, but I had those lying around. The bucket I picked up at lowes for like $3, a 10' stick of PVC for about $4, and I had a pack of zip ties lying around too. I also picked up a top to fit on the bucket so that I can close it up if I am going to be transporting it particularly if I'm planning on not fishing from my own boat.
So total cost less than $20.
I used 2' PVC as I have the smaller 1.83 or something like that pedestals. I would recommend if you want to fit more than one bait down the center of a PVC tube or if you have the full 2" diameter pedestals to use some thing a bit larger.
I have no problems with how I made mine. I it 1 crank bait in the center of each tube and then the rest on the outside. I could fit more too if I hung them from the rim of the bucket instead of the PVC but unless I cut individual hook notches I would loose my ability to put the top on the bucket. |
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Location: North Metro - Twin Cities | Some great products out there if you have the dough, but I use the vinyl down spout for my in-boat boxes and pedestal. It's cheep, lightweight and you can cut it to whatever size you need. Also you can glue it together or just use duct tape. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I have a Just Encase I icked up at the Milwaukee show. Looking forward to using it in the new X170 T. |
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| Here is the T's Tackle Pedestal Boxes.
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| New to the MuskieFirst forum and already I see the value. The chatter regarding pedestal tackle boxes I have to recommend T's Tackle for their innovative approach to the market!! I like the sleek profile and durability! Looks real sharp in the ProV!! I saw these guys at the Milwaukee Show and walked out with a new box (which I highly recommend) and several other products! Props to the men from T's Tackle who are great to work with and stand by their products! |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Go the the website and call Just Encase. They will take care of you, and you'll get more done by calling them than complaining here will. |
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| Thanks guys, lots of good ideas and some cool products. Love the Ts tackle model...looks great. I just have to decide how much I'm going to spend (cash and time).
I am interested in rounded models without corners under my feet. I keep my size 14s pretty tight to the base while I'm casting. Had trouble finding clear plastic round tubing when I searched for it, and didn't see that on any of the posts here yet. Any ideas for me?
I could just put baits away after I use them...but I know myself better than that! |
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| If you are looking for clear round plastic tubing Midland Plastic has it. They will also cut it for you for you for a couple extra dollars. They have a store front in Madison or just order from them online. |
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| Does anyone know of similar clear tubing like Kirk was talking about that can be found in PA? |
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| FYI I have a lakewood model and have mixed feelings about it. I do like the storage it has to offer, but it can be rather bulky on my casting deck. Construction wise, Ive been disappointed. The bait dividers have separated within the box over time from what Im assuming as bouncing in rough rides. |
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