Fishing is rife with talking heads telling you that one product is the best or some other is their favorite, it’s about influence just as much as it is about preference. As a result of this fact, things can get confusing when you set out to make a purchase and you dive into trying to make the perfect choice. Tackle storage is one of those places where you’ll find that, just about everyone, is in lockstep, you won’t find an angler on the lake, estuary, river or offshore grounds that doesn’t have stacks of Plano boxes in their garages, basements, vehicles and boats. Plano is synonymous with storage and their StowAway series has been a proven favorite of anglers, from all walks, for decades.
But even the best of the best need an upgrade now and then and Plano put their collective noses to the grindstone and their ears to wall, listening to their customers’ needs and finding ways to meet – or perhaps even exceed – them. Best of all, they’re pulling it off at a great price and every angler out there is going to be happy with that. The new StowAway series, addresses several needs and requests from Plano customers.
Right off the bat, you’ll see that the updated StowAways have a fresh new look, featuring clear tops and deep graphite-colored trays. The new latches snap secure, but can be opened with one hand. And just to take it up another notch, the latches come standard with a reusable labeling area, so you can stay organized all season long and find what you’re looking for, at a glance.
Inside the box, more innovation awaits. The dividers are now rigid and pre-cut, preventing ‘tackle migration’ between compartments. And we’ve all had trim the occasional divider in the past because those little plastics ‘fins’ that used to hold them together didn’t always break off clean—the pre-cut dividers solve that issue, forever. Then they took it one more step, by adding more incremental divider slots, allowing for greater freedom when customizing your StowAway to meet your unique storage needs; you can set up as few as three or as many as 64 compartments, depending on which model you choose.
It doesn’t stop there. Plano also set their minds to addressing the issue of corrosion. Storing tackle while out fishing, means that plugs, baits, jigs and hooks are often being put away wet. The addition of Plano’s Rustricor corrosion resistant technology will help combat storage corrosion, allowing you to fish (and store) with confidence. And reliable, rust-resistant storage means more time spent fishing!
As of right now, the new StowAway series from Plano is available in three popular sizes, 3500 (9.13”L x 4.98”W x 1.25”H with 3 to 30 customizable compartments), 3600 (10.88”L x 7.25”W x 1.75”H with 3 to 39 customizable compartments) and 3700 (14”L x 7.25”W x 1.75”H with 4 to 64 customizable compartments). These boxes retail at $9.99 for the 3700, $8.99 for the 3600 and $7.99 for the 3500, these are great prices for a phenomenal product.
Learn more at PlanoOutdoors.com
