Advice Tackle Boxes

[spiderfur]

Advice please troops.
My trusty seat/carrier has finally given up on me and have been considering a Shakespeare box. Would anyone recommend them? Are they worth the money?

 

[Skaterboy]

I've had a Shakespeare box for over 30 years now and it's still going strong. I fitted the Breakaway back rest and carrying straps which made it much easier to carry. It's great for beaches and level surfaces but not so good on uneven rocks. I see that they're quite pricey now but should last for a long time.

 

[spiderfur]

I've had a Shakespeare box for over 30 years now and it's still going strong. I fitted the Breakaway back rest and carrying straps which made it much easier to carry. It's great for beaches and level surfaces but not so good on uneven rocks. I see that they're quite pricey now but should last for a long time.

Cheers Skater. Seen a lot but always used rucksacks. Probably give em a go ?

 

[Trampster]

I would also say Shakespeare. As Skater says, they are getting expensive unless you can pick up a 2nd hand one. Gumtree? I was lucky and spotted a freebie on FreeCycle.

I've also got one of these that I use on level ground. About the same size as a Shakey box but folds flat, and I made a plywood lid for it to act as a seat & keep stuff dry. No good on Sand or Shingle! Aldi had them on offer a while ago for about £8, but I've seen them on eBay.

 

[Wolf]

I've got the same setup as Skater boy,I highly recommend it.

 

[Wolf]

Forgot to say have you looked on the UK Hooks website,I've got one of their orange ones,& I found it good

 

[spiderfur]

I would also say Shakespeare. As Skater says, they are getting expensive unless you can pick up a 2nd hand one. Gumtree? I was lucky and spotted a freebie on FreeCycle.

I've also got one of these that I use on level ground. About the same size as a Shakey box but folds flat, and I made a plywood lid for it to act as a seat & keep stuff dry. No good on Sand or Shingle! Aldi had them on offer a while ago for about £8, but I've seen them on eBay.

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Cheers Trampster

 

[spiderfur]

I've got the same setup as Skater boy,I highly recommend it.

Ta ?

 

[spiderfur]

I would also say Shakespeare. As Skater says, they are getting expensive unless you can pick up a 2nd hand one. Gumtree? I was lucky and spotted a freebie on FreeCycle.

I've also got one of these that I use on level ground. About the same size as a Shakey box but folds flat, and I made a plywood lid for it to act as a seat & keep stuff dry. No good on Sand or Shingle! Aldi had them on offer a while ago for about £8, but I've seen them on eBay.

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Thanks, will look into this too ?

 

[Shirleycodlin]

Shakespeare boxes with the breakaway back rest conversion are excellent value for money considering how many years they last.
Had mine for over 20 years and still going strong.

However, do not be tempted to buy the cheaper copies.
They are made of inferior materials and will not last.

My Shakespeare box 20+ years.
Jax's cheaper copies, 2 years each. Say no more!!

 

[spiderfur]

Shakespeare boxes with the breakaway back rest conversion are excellent value for money considering how many years they last.
Had mine for over 20 years and still going strong.

However, do not be tempted to buy the cheaper copies.
They are made of inferior materials and will not last.

My Shakespeare box 20+ years.
Jax's cheaper copies, 2 years each. Say no more!!

Cheers Shirley ?

 

[Kine262]

I’ve got two Shakespeare boxes in the garage that are at least 30 years old and they are both as good as the day I bought them.

It’s a shame you didn’t live a bit closer Spider, I’d have happily let you have one.

 

[X525]

another shakey box recomendation

as above, 20yrs+, battered to fook, numerous catch / small repairs done, but does everything and more expected of it, in being used for an access platform to the higher reashes of the garage and a saw horse if i need to cut something and cant be arsed to set up the workmate thing etc

 

[spiderfur]

I’ve got two Shakespeare boxes in the garage that are at least 30 years old and they are both as good as the day I bought them.

It’s a shame you didn’t live a bit closer Spider, I’d have happily let you have one.

Cheers mate, got one on order now ?

 

[spiderfur]

another shakey box recomendation

as above, 20yrs+, battered to fook, numerous catch / small repairs done, but does everything and more expected of it, in being used for an access platform to the higher reashes of the garage and a saw horse if i need to cut something and cant be arsed to set up the workmate thing etc

Thanks but one on order ?

 

[Wolf]

Good to hear you've got your box sorted mate ,do you want some gremlins to go with it ??you can have mine they are good at hiding & moving fishing gear