http://www.shimanoshop.co.uk/store/shimano-lure-case
I know, it's been around a while and yes there are some problems with hooks getting caught in the drain holes in the bottom of the plastic dividers....
but I have to say I wish I'd got one of these earlier! I got the medium on with 12 lure slots. I was a bit concerned about the depth of the case at first but it easily holds Patchinko's, 13 cm max raps, feed shalllows, etc.
The hook hole problem is easily solved with some gaffer tap if you're that fussy and just drill some smaller holes in the tape or side of the tubes. Personally I didn't find it a problem as there are 4 plastic slots which each have 3 lure sections (in the medium case) so if a hook gets caught, just pull out the plastic slot and pop the hook back through the hole, only takes a few seconds. I'd rather leave the holes there so it cant drain out anyway. The case itself also has drain holes at the bottom so if you dunk it the water will just run out again.
If like me you're one of those people who like to take a lot of gear in a rucksack, camera, lure boxes, package jacket, drinks, tools line etc..etc.. then the rapala sling bag is too small for a day's fishing and not really suitable.
The problem with just a rucksack on it's own though is that changing lures means you either have to take off the rucksack which takes time and is impractical, or store lures in pockets. That normally means extra layers on a hot day with big pockets and I'll usually spike myself as the hook guards always manage to fall off!
This Lure case means I can have my gear in the rucksack as normal but still have a quick easy access way to get at 12 of my favourites without all the pissing about or finger bleeding roulette. It straps to your waist and is fairly light so you hardly notice it's on. I also chuck a few toby's and a few little bits in the front compartment.
So far so good, as for the rust factor...well I tend to look after my gear but only time will tell. Even if it did only last a year, at £20 a pop i'll just buy another but I suspect it will last longer, it seems pretty well made and tough. In fact I'll probably buy another anyway for my Pike stuff.
As a bonus feature, I can just put the whole thing under the shower to rinse the salt off, lures and all. I then just let it drain out and hang it somewhere to dry off completely, normally the airing cupboard for a couple of hours. Saves time not washing the lures seperately (yes I used to do that )
Anyone else got one of these? It gets the thumbs up from me
I know, it's been around a while and yes there are some problems with hooks getting caught in the drain holes in the bottom of the plastic dividers....
but I have to say I wish I'd got one of these earlier! I got the medium on with 12 lure slots. I was a bit concerned about the depth of the case at first but it easily holds Patchinko's, 13 cm max raps, feed shalllows, etc.
The hook hole problem is easily solved with some gaffer tap if you're that fussy and just drill some smaller holes in the tape or side of the tubes. Personally I didn't find it a problem as there are 4 plastic slots which each have 3 lure sections (in the medium case) so if a hook gets caught, just pull out the plastic slot and pop the hook back through the hole, only takes a few seconds. I'd rather leave the holes there so it cant drain out anyway. The case itself also has drain holes at the bottom so if you dunk it the water will just run out again.
If like me you're one of those people who like to take a lot of gear in a rucksack, camera, lure boxes, package jacket, drinks, tools line etc..etc.. then the rapala sling bag is too small for a day's fishing and not really suitable.
The problem with just a rucksack on it's own though is that changing lures means you either have to take off the rucksack which takes time and is impractical, or store lures in pockets. That normally means extra layers on a hot day with big pockets and I'll usually spike myself as the hook guards always manage to fall off!
This Lure case means I can have my gear in the rucksack as normal but still have a quick easy access way to get at 12 of my favourites without all the pissing about or finger bleeding roulette. It straps to your waist and is fairly light so you hardly notice it's on. I also chuck a few toby's and a few little bits in the front compartment.
So far so good, as for the rust factor...well I tend to look after my gear but only time will tell. Even if it did only last a year, at £20 a pop i'll just buy another but I suspect it will last longer, it seems pretty well made and tough. In fact I'll probably buy another anyway for my Pike stuff.
As a bonus feature, I can just put the whole thing under the shower to rinse the salt off, lures and all. I then just let it drain out and hang it somewhere to dry off completely, normally the airing cupboard for a couple of hours. Saves time not washing the lures seperately (yes I used to do that )
Anyone else got one of these? It gets the thumbs up from me