Zmans storage options? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Baja_Traveler · 06-13-2016, 06:04 AM

Unless they are making binder clips out of 316 stainless or some super durable plastic I doubt you could find one that would last a month.

Zman is the only plastic I use, and I have 20-25 packages of them in one of those clear waterproof boxes from West Marine. Stashes easily under the seat of my PA. I figure if the worst should happen, it floats and I wont be losing sixty bucks in Zman's like you might in a binder.
When I get a new pattern, I take two out of the package and rig it up to a lead head, then put it back in. That way there is always a rigged one waiting to be tied on.
If you've ever used Zman's, you know how they can be a pain to rig since they are so tough. I'd rather do it in the comfort of my kitchen counter than on the water when I really need it...

Dave Legacy · 06-13-2016, 08:05 AM

I have a couple dedicated tackle trays to Z-Mans. The thick plastic Planos work fine, but the thinner Flambeau trays I have tried all warped. A lot of guys just keep them in the original bags.

06-13-2016, 06:04 AM	#1
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Unless they are making binder clips out of 316 stainless or some super durable plastic I doubt you could find one that would last a month. Zman is the only plastic I use, and I have 20-25 packages of them in one of those clear waterproof boxes from West Marine. Stashes easily under the seat of my PA. I figure if the worst should happen, it floats and I wont be losing sixty bucks in Zman's like you might in a binder. When I get a new pattern, I take two out of the package and rig it up to a lead head, then put it back in. That way there is always a rigged one waiting to be tied on. If you've ever used Zman's, you know how they can be a pain to rig since they are so tough. I'd rather do it in the comfort of my kitchen counter than on the water when I really need it...

06-13-2016, 08:05 AM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	I have a couple dedicated tackle trays to Z-Mans. The thick plastic Planos work fine, but the thinner Flambeau trays I have tried all warped. A lot of guys just keep them in the original bags.