5 Best Tackle Bags & Backpacks

A high quality tackle bag is one of the most important pieces of equipment for every angler. You need something that allows you to organize all of your fishing lures, terminal tackle, and fishing tools to keep them safe and secure. Here are some key features that make up a quality tackle bag along with our picks for the best tackle bags.

Storage Space

First and foremost, one of the most important things to consider is the storage space. Do you need a large fishing backpack that has a lot of storage options and can fit multiple utility boxes? Or would you prefer something a little smaller that is easy to bring with you on those quick fishing trips. Luckily, MidwayUSA carries a wide selection of sizes from popular brands like Plano, Lews, and Frogg Toggs.

Configuration

The next step in the selection process is the configuration of the bag. Tackle bags come in a range of options from backpacks to traditional bags with carry straps to chest and hip bags. Your bag of choice will depend on how much mobility you need. Chest and hip bags are great for fly fishing where you may need to change out bait while already in the middle of the stream.

Pockets & Compartments

Having a tackle bag with strategically placed compartments is essential to staying organized and making the most out of your time on the water. Some bags are designed to store trays as well as individual lures and tools.
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6th Sense Bait Bag

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6 Color Options

The 6th Sense Small Bait Bag is designed for durability & practicality. Holding 10-15 soft plastic packs, or any tackle/gear of preference, this Bait Bag is perfect for easily accessing your go-to items while on the water. The compact, soft-sided design makes it perfect for the boat compartment. Incorporated with a Clear-View window on top, sliding in your customized label for easy identification. The larger 6th Sense Bait Bags were designed to have same ideal features as their smaller versions, while delivering an increased capacity and additional features, making this an all-around bag for your angling needs. Holding 15-20 soft plastic packs, or any tackle/gear of preference, this larger Bait Bag is perfect for easily accessing more of your go-to items while on the water. The compact, soft-sided design makes it perfect for the boat compartment. Incorporated with a dual-zippered pull, easy grab handles at each end for quick access, and a clear-view window on top for sliding in your customized labels for easy identification.

Small : 8.66in x 5.5in x 5.5in

Large : 9in x 8in x 5in

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Simms Dry Creek Boat Tackle Bag

Water resistant for all-day, any-weather fishing adventures, the Dry Creek Boat Bag offers protection from the elements and easy access to essential fishing gear.

Features

  • Abrasion-resistant 420D double ripstop nylon for long-term durability and water resistance
  • Magnetized catch & release buckle keeps lid securely closed even when unzipped
  • Overhanging compression molded lid keeps rain and spray out when zipper is open
  • Customizable internal dividers for optimized organization
  • Simms custom molded grab handle and removable/adjustable shoulder strap are included
  • Top lid features large loop patches for fly and lure drying/storage
  • Dims: 15.6" x 8.39" x 9.75"

 

FABRIC TECH:

Body: 420D double ripstop nylon with double-sided TPU coating; Lid: Compression molded and coated TPU; Bottom: Compression molded textured TPU

 

About Simms

Simms fishing gear has proudly been made by anglers in Bozeman, Montana, since 1980. At Simms, fishing isn’t a pastime. It’s not a hobby. And it’s not a sport. Fishing is a way of life. That’s why Simms strives to offer anglers the best fishing waders in the world. You’ll experience the utmost quality across the entire Simms lineup. From their trusted waders, to rugged outerwear, to more casual apparel, you’ll be satisfied with the result. MidwayUSA proudly carries a broad offering of Simms products to keep anglers satisfied year-round. Some of these include the G3 Chest Waders, Flyweight Wading Boots, Fall Run Collared Jacket, Guide Pants, and Freestone Chest Waders. No matter the product, Simms gear will perform at the highest level so you can embrace the overall fishing experience. Simms – Fish It Well.

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Plano Guide Series 3700 XL Tackle Bag

The Plano Guide Series 3700 XL Tackle Bag is Plano's largest tackle bag ever. It introduces the patent-pending magnetic Dropzone. This system instantly grabs and holds any metal. It works to secure everything from heavy pliers to small hooks on the lid. The bag is a foolproof way to stay organized on the water. This oversized tackle bag features hard-backed 168 Denier fabric that will hold its color and shape for years. Additional upgrades include laser-cut MOLLE attachment points. The redesigned pocket configurations improve access and comfort. It has oversized zippers that open with ease and a new TPR molded base with extra rigidity and gripping power.

Features

  • Plano's largest tackle bag ever
  • Patent-pending magnetic Dropzone locks lures and pliers on lid
  • Hybrid hip/backpack design for hands-free transport
  • Collapsible straps store in back zippered compartment
  • 2 expandable rod pockets with hook-and-loop secure
  • 2 handled slip pockets double as additional carry option
  • 3 large side compartments with (1) StowAway in each
  • Cavernous interior holds 2 Stows upright for easy identification
  • Waterproof cell phone holder and ID slip pocket secure valuables
  • PVC-backed 168 Denier fabric for many years of use
  • Laser-cut MOLLE attachment points add to carry capacity
  • All-new rigid TPR molded base won't slide off boat decks
  • Oversized easy-glide zippers with faux leather pulls
  • Heavy-duty hardware and connection points
  • Reinforced shoulder strap with full-length stitch for heavy loads
  • Includes 7 3700 StowAway Utility Boxes and 3 3600 StowAway Utility Boxes

What Customers Are Saying

Great large tackle bag for 3700 size boxes

This bag is well made, thought out, and spacious. This works well with my bass mafia 3700 size utility boxes as well as having enough room for other stuff like a water bottle and light jacket. I like the hard plastic bottom so it does not get wet sitting in the bottom of the canoe and the magnetic lid is kind of neat but I really don't use it a lot. The plastic waterproof phone case tore up the first time I tried to put my phone in it. It is too rigid of a plastic for a ziploc style phone case in my opinion, but that is a low priority for me. The zippers are nice and robust. It is a very well thought out tackle bag and plenty large enough for any outing I have ever been on when I needed this much tackle storage on site. The material feels and seems durable and the pockets are double stitched. Hope to get some years out of this one.
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Orvis PRO Boat Tackle Bag Cloudburst

Constructed from 840-denier, abrasion- and puncture-resistant ballistic nylon and then coated with .1mm TPU on both sides of the fabric, their 28L PRO Boat Bag is the best in its class. After consulting with the nation's leading driftboat and raft builders, they settled on a 28L volume with a shape expressly designed to fit the most critical boat spaces in front of a rower's foot bar or to your side without hampering an oar stroke. If at first glance the bag looks minimal, your perception's served you wisely. There's really nothing on the outside to catch fly line, and even the Hypalon tool docking station, fly patch, and wildly popular, patented, easy-access Tippet Whippet have been welded onto the fabric instead of sewn in so there's no possibility of water leakage. The interior of the bag is protected from water via a proven YKK AquaGuard zipper with a secondary, interior splash rim just above to ward off errant water intrusion when unzipped. Inside, you'll find a generous opening with an interior they've brightened up by adding a high-vis chartreuse color. Under the lid, they've placed dual zippered pockets for essentials like keys, phones, licenses, and headlamps. Four divider panels- two short and two long- prevent yard sales or gear migration and allow you to fully customize the interior layout to your exact liking. On the bottom, you'll find a rigid Hypalon foot- the same durable, waterproof material used for raft tubes- with four sticky rubber feet to keep the bag from sliding. Side carry handles and a removable shoulder strap round out your transport options in a boat bag multi-day floaters can truly live out of. Weight 3062g/6.75lbs.

28L/1708 cu. in.

10.5"H x 17.25"W x 11.5"D

Features

  • 28L of gear storage in a shape designed for driftboats and rafts
  • Made from 840-denier, abrasion- and puncture-resistant ballistic nylon
  • Coated with .1mm waterproof TPU on both sides
  • Proven YKK AquaGuard zipper
  • Includes patented, easy-access Tippet Whippet and tool docking station with fly patch
  • Rigid Hypalon bottom
  • Four sticky rubber, no-slide feet
  • Generous opening dimensions for easy access
  • Customizable interior
  • Side carry handles with removable shoulder strap
  • Zippered pockets under lid
  • Internal hanging pockets
  • 10L/610 cu. in.

About Orvis

In 1856, Charles F. Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering superior fly-fishing equipment and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, Orvis is the trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. For more than a century and a half, we have loved the wild, explored it, and protected it. At our core, we are a fly-fishing and wingshooting brand, inspired by nature, driven by curiosity, and fulfilled by adventure. Orvis’s offering consists of a range of clothing, footwear, fishing gear, and much more. MidwayUSA carries many of the popular Orvis models, like the Pro LT Softshell Hoodie, the Clearwater Large Arbor Fly Reel, Clearwater Fishing Waders, the Midweight Long Sleeve Shooting Shirt, and the Clearwater Fly Rod. Each product and the services Orvis offers is rooted in our heritage, inspired by our love of the wild.

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EGO Kryptek Tackle Backpack with 4 Utility Boxes

The EGO Kryptek Tactical Tackle Box Backpack will give you an aggressive look on and off the water. The product features multiple storage pockets, laser cut molle loops for external tool management, Kryptek camo technology, and four clear tackle trays. Constructed with extra durable1000 denier nylon fabric and PVC coated backing for a measure of water resistance, these bags will endure the toughest conditions on and off the water. 

Features

  • 1000D Nylon fabric with water-resistant PVC backing 
  • Includes four 10" x 7" tackle trays 
  • Multiple storage pockets 
  • Laser cut molle loops 
  • Contoured backpack straps 
  • Tactical velcro patch area  
  • Removable main compartment divider 
  • Kryptek camo technology 

 

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