Old Tackle Box
Jan 1, 2020 22:33:48 #
I have an old tackle box that the 2 rivets that holds the trays to the front broke off. I went to Lowes and bought a rivet gun and rivets and fixed it. It is better made than the ones in the stores now paid more for the tool and rivets than a new one would cost, but this one holds lots of sinkers, rigs, hooks and 3 trays for lures. I have some new ones and leave them at home because they are too light/cheaply made. The top comes off them sometimes and I have to fight to get the top back on. And that one was a smaller Plano. I have a big Plano but it is way too big, with the rest of the stuff I take out. Cooler, 5 gallon bucket, rods, chair, drinks and lunch/dinner. Has anyone else done this? Repaired their tackle Box?
Jan 1, 2020 22:50:01 #
DeeJay
Loc: Southwest Virginia
Rather than buy a new one i repair a y thing i can. Saves me and my friends a lot of money over time over time. Keep plugging. DEEJAY
Jan 1, 2020 22:53:59 #
I have all different sizes and types of tackle boxes. I have a medium smaller traditional T Box that opens and has the trays that open up as you open it. The latch that holds lid to base went to crap. I put a short piece of old original wire coat hanger and put a screw in base and one in lid made a crescent moon 🌙 shaped coat hanger with tip bent toward each other and still works now.
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Jan 1, 2020 22:55:59 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
Good job on repairing your tackle box. Now we have someone who can repair them for us...
Jan 1, 2020 22:58:41 #
Jan 2, 2020 07:58:08 #
bkill47
Loc: Redding, CA
I had an old Fenwick tackle box for many, many years----lost our house and garage in a fire last year and the box went up in smoke too....found another one just like it on ebay and got it....i'm glad to have another one like my old one over a new one.....
Jan 2, 2020 14:54:21 #
audigger53 wrote:
I have an old tackle box that the 2 rivets that ho... (show quote)
Have an old Kennedy Box from the 50s with the cork lined interior, clamshell top opening, and 3 latches. Was all banged up from use. Straightened it out and cleaned it up. A good 2nd tackle box for my gear and overrun of lures. I think it's a classic. I now use a smaller but more functional "Adventurer" box with larger trays for my Canadian fishing.
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