lew Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 One of the main problems with being a musky fisherman is the baits are so darned big, it can be a probem storing and transporting them all the time. I converted my live well to a bait storage box and usually have anywhere from 70 - 80 bucktails in there, but I also use alot of large boo-tails anywhere from 10 - 13" long and was running out of places for them and couldn't find a decent box to carry them in, so I figured if I can't find what I want, I may as well build it. Nice easy project to build and the price was only a fraction of what a musky box big enough for these 35 boo-tails and large spinnerbaits would cost me. 22" X 13" X 14" with 1/4 inch rods to hang the baits on. The air holes are to allow circulation for the mariboo to dry when I'm done with them for the day. Still room to add a few more baits. And I even found some jewellery to decorate the box with It'll sit on the front deck right in front of the console and will be much easier now that I've got them all in the same place. Nuthin fancy, but it's a nice little project to work on and I thought some of y'all may be interested Next project is finding a spot for all the body baits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Looks good enough to market and sell Lew! Nice job. Cheers, ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 (edited) Very nice Lew. Is the bottom set into the sides and are the vertical corners butted, lapped, mitered or rabbeted? Finger joints or dovetails would be just too too. Just curious. Regardless, very pretty work. Put a handle on the lid and I'll take two. Edited January 31, 2007 by douG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Looks great Lew! Very similar to what Kristal built me for Christmas last year. Now about them thar holes....are they going to help them dry out...or get wet when it rains! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Really nice, Lew! You did a good job there for sure. Now where are the dang handles so as I can grab it out of your boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddyk Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 When your not using it for fishing you can put your vicious little dog in it so he doesnt bite people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 hahahahaha I think the neighbour's kids would be in there way before Marvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nice work Lew, get a patent on it before they get mass produced. Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Wow!! Great job Lew...how much are you charging for those?? haha. The OFC Sticker is a great touch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 That's awesome. We're always on the hunt for a box for our musky baits. I'll put my order in now Lew Seriously!!! Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 I like yer box Lew I have plans in the works to make a new one for myself also just need the time to get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mistyriver1 Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 It looks great Lew, nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Lew, I think that Senior Wenches had one like that years ago on the Ed Sullivan show. Worked for him should work fine for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Well done Lew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nice job, looks well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickNblock Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Awesome Lew........................awesome. That new box of yours just relieved a large headache for me as to where to put all the Boo-tails. At best, storage is right out front of you on your wind screen, at least to manage better drying for the Boo. Storage + Drying..............= Priceless You know I have more Bootails then I need and this is just what the doc..(Lew), ordered........ I'll have a system in place similar when we meet up this comming fall....(w/eddyk), should-a had a patent on it....you'll know it soon as you see it Bud. Again Lew.........very awesome idea....that box of your'n will keep them tails from flying off your screen into your face and at the very least and even more important..('cuz you can always duck them flying).........is that they'll be ready to use just when you want them..niceNdry...........WTG Lew......WTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanook Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nice job there Lew,Carpenter on the side ,eh! So you're not only a pretty face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1leggedangler Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Beauty work Lew, Love the quick dry system. I don't see where to order on-line though? Cheers, 1leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappiesteve Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Lew,very nice indeed Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks folks, like I said, nuthin fancy, but I don't think the fish really care, and besides, it's always a good thing when we can do something ourselves and save a few $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nice work. Soon you'll be fishing out of a tackle box, with a hull, rather than a boat full of baits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nice Job Lew!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustink Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nice job, Lew!! Nice winter project for sure. dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Nice job Lew. At first I figured that the holes were to keep the "livebait" breathing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Great work! I am going to save that picture for future reference if that is ok with you. Of course, should you decide to mass produce.....put me down for one Thanks for sharing! Bly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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