New Plano Tackle Bag Review [Top Pros & Cons]
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Product Reviews
It’s double review time!
I’ve had my tackle bag for about four years and it’s served me very well.
However, I recently had to retire it and get it a new one.
In this review, I’m reviewing both my old and my new Plano tackle bags.
And since we’re not affiliated with Plano or any other company, you can be sure that this is a completely unbiased review.
Enjoy!
Plano Tackle Bag Review [VIDEO]
After four years and lots of time spent on the water, I’m definitely sticking with Plano tackle bags.
- Get the Plano Z-Series tackle bag on Amazon here
- Get the waterproof Plano stowaway tray here on Amazon here
Conclusion
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I have had this bag for about 3 months. It definitely leaks so get the water proof trays. No other complaints. You can always fix your other bag with a zip tie or a small key ring.
I’ve discovered a unexpected issue with this bag–the coating of the outer material appears to disintegrate when it comes in contact with my insect repellant (Captain Ron’s, one of the natural oil-based repellants). Whatever chemical reaction is happening turns the material from the blue/grey to a faded white, and changes the texture as well. Something to be aware of–I noticed this when some repellant leaked out into a side pocket. — Keith
Mine did too! I only used it once. I wonder if my bug spray leaked out or something. It made me sick when I was cleaning the countertop in my laundry room, picked up the bag and found a sticky black mess where the bag had been set. I wonder if I can fix this with something? I hate to throw it away but I don’t want that sticky mess!
I wish I had seen this review before I purchased my new bag. Great bag, but no hard bottom. Also, if you want to keep ;using your old bag as back up, try some large, office size, brightly colored, vinyl coated paper clips through the old zipper head loop. They hold up well, and if they do go bad, change them
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Roger! That’s a great idea about making a video showing some easy fixes!
Love the new one. No zippers!
I rub the zippers with soft paraffin wax then lightly heat it with a lighter to seep in. Makes the zippers work smoothly and adds a bit of waterproofing.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Nick!
I used the price match at west marine also. I really enjoy the bag, lots of room, easy to access, but like it was mentioned, the sides leak water. The bottom is amazing. It doesn’t budge at 40 mph up on the bow of a bay boat. Definitely get the water proof trays. Ones provided are cheap.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Mark!
Wire Ties work great to replace broken zipper tabs…
Some one made a comment about Plano…They have a GREAT Customer Service Dept…contact them directly….
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Toby!
I used zip ties recently, they are sturdy and cheap and rank almost up there with duct tape or WD40 for their versatile ability to fix things. But often it’s not the tabs, it’s the rest of the zipper that just pulls apart. Somebody should post a youtube “how to” on fixing zippers for the frugal among us!
I was checking out the same bag in the 3700 series
It will hold 7 trays or 6 trays and soft plastic binder on the top. West marine said they would match Amazon on that bag.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Jeffrey!
I came across this at COSTCO. A Plano 3700 with 3 stowaways, hat & buff for $59.99.
It even has a top entry zipper closure and a hard bottom. Do I go for it???
Seems like a good deal to me.
I bought one of the older Plano tackle bags, just like the one in your picture. A zipper broke before I could get it loaded, and Bass Pro wouldn’t do anything because it wasn’t their house brand. No more Plano for me!