Seatbox…

[TF_Kagger TNB]

Just recently getting back into it, I needed a new box. My previous box was an ASI, and if they still made them, I’d have bought another one.

Anyway, I bought a Daiwa Tournament 400. Two matches in, I really don’t like it. It’s got to go.

The side draws are too shallow, the winder storage is too deep, the wheel kit is completely useless(unless I guess all you do is fish venues that have tarmac paths around them), and there’s no room to put big stuff like reels. I bought it thinking that ‘big stuff’ would go in my holdall, but i’ve got more big stuff than just two reels and it’s annoying.

Any reccomendations?

[TF_BrydonParticipant]

KAG!!!!! its about time you were back!! want any floats???? ha!!

if you want a box mate go for the fox msb build to your own spec ive got one and they are defo strong, bit pricey but built well. just get one for with the footplate and you can still use banksticks for your keepnets!!! (does anyone still use these?))

will have to catch up mate! i remember the days!!! drayton res “has anyone got any stronger line???”””

FOD’s Get on em!!

[TF_Kagger TNB]

I’ve got 6 floats and haven’t used one yet lol.

I’m more or less sorted for kit apart from about a thousand rigs and a decent box to put them in.

Yare Rod reccomended an MSB. I’ll have to have a look.

Does anyone in east anglia stock Rive’s? I want the next box I buy to last as long as my old ASI, and dont want waste more money on something I can’t get on with. That’s not to say i’ve made a decision. I’m completely open minded.

I look forward to catching up mate, either using FOD’s or pint pots 🙂

[TF_BrydonParticipant]

I think glen is the only one who doe em, the only thing i think with them is that you need a hell of a lot expensive accessories to make them work, then a new car to fit it in and a new barrow to carry it on lol, although they are a brilliant system. but i just think theyre really bulky micks got one and he thinks its brilliant.

[TF_Yare Rod]

The thing I thought would be a novelty on the new wave of boxes was the built in spirit levels, I must say I have found them invaluable. Dan prefers 3 pint bait boxes to fine tune the level.

Dan, Karl was a bit concerned about the accuracy of his casting on his first matches- some smart arse suggested ‘casting where he fed’ 🙂

[TF_Waveney One]

Get yourself a s/h Brilo Eurobox, there is one on eBay at the moment. I still use mine for the Yare and have done for 20 years or more!

[TF_Mike Herrington]

another vote for the brilo, had a maver mx3500 and a rive st, both too big, heavy and cumbersome. not enough room in them. a brilo with 6″ base and 3 – 4 pole trays, and 2 x 1.5″ cross drawers will set you back about 330 notes. Small, compact and light.

[Anonymous]

The Fox MSB Euro 1 is a fantastic bit of kit, extremely stable on even the worst banks. I’ve had it set up on all types of ground like mud, gravel and so on and it’s not moved an inch even when standing on the footplate. They have 6 telescopic legs which come in very handy, a lot of other boxes only have 4 telescopic legs. A fairly light box too, lighter than a Rive that’s for sure. The best place to get one is Danson Angling as they give you £100 worth of Fox accessories for free.

[TF_BrydonParticipant]

simon why would you fish where you fed? seems a stupid idea!! trouble is when you turn up as hungover i do you never can remember where you fed that why i just feed everywhere and hope for the best F’+k im good to catch what i do!!!

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