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Our Top Choice
Ready 2 Fish 2-Tray Tackle Box
One of the best companies for novice anglers is Ready 2 Fish. It makes and sells a great deal of ready-made tackling boxes and other fishing equipment.
2-tray box with 136 tackle pieces. Short user guide included. Sturdy and spacious but lightweight.
The box is multi-species, so it may be missing some elements if you’re targeting a specific type of fish.
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Blue with latch and handle
13.9 x 7.6 x 7.4 inches, 2.5 pounds
136 tackling lines plus extras
2 trays
Best Value
South Bend Worm Gear Tackle Box
Second up is South Bend. This company has existed for 101 years, so you can bet its experts know what you need and what you want.
Highly versatile kit. 88 pieces of equipment included. Very compact for easy transport and storage.
Versatile kit no good for specific fish.
Green with latch
Approx 12 x 8 x 8 inches
88 pieces of equipment
Single tray
Plano Flip Side 3-Tray Tackle Box
Plano is a company that gets it. Not everyone fishes for the catch – some just want some fun and to relax. That’s why Plano produces beginner level tackle boxes, so everybody can have some fun.
Stacked tray system means organized, easy-to-access contents. Spacious and sturdy construction. Lifetime warranty.
Price is quite high.
Stacked trays and handle
17.5 x 11 x 7.75 inches, 4.1 pounds
135 pieces of equipment
3 trays
Wakeman Fishing Tackle Box
Wakeman may not be the most famous manufacturer, but it sure is one of the most prolific. All its tackle boxes are affordable and well-made.
Durable construction and very strong. Customizable design. Compact size for portability. Comes in blue and lime green colors.
Limited to a single tray and less equipment than some.
Black/Green with latch and handle
12.75 x 7.25 x 5.50", 1.8 pounds
55 pieces of equipment
Single tray
Flambeau Tackle 2 Tray Tackle Box
Flambeau was established in 1947, and hasn’t stopped delivering great products to our doorsteps since then.
Lots of space and compartments for storage. Durable build quality. Weather and worm, proof.
Heavy when fully loaded.
Blue with latch and handle
14 x 8.5 x 7.5 inches, 2.4 pounds
150+ pieces of equipment
2 trays