Pike trace storage

[Jim Murray]

Been using a standard rig bin for years with no real probs but always fancied a system of storing them straight as opposed to wound. Looked at the Fox wallet in a shop recently:

 

http://www.fostersofbirmingham.co.uk/ST38320

 

It is nice but unbelievably heavy. Anyone have an easier DIY solution?

[Andy Macfarlane]

I coil them up and put them into grip-seal baggies, like shop-bought traces. I then put them into a white tub that used to contain Vanish or some sort of stain remover. It's the lightest and safest way I've ever used.

[dogstick]

Been using a standard rig bin for years with no real probs but always fancied a system of storing them straight as opposed to wound. Looked at the Fox wallet in a shop recently:

 

http://www.fostersofbirmingham.co.uk/ST38320

 

It is nice but unbelievably heavy. Anyone have an easier DIY solution?

Once again coiled but I wrap my round a small roll of carpet underlay and keep them in a round cigar tin.Air tight and last for years.

 

Oh and a lot cheaper than 20 quid!

[Jim Murray]

I coil them up and put them into grip-seal baggies, like shop-bought traces. I then put them into a white tub that used to contain Vanish or some sort of stain remover. It's the lightest and safest way I've ever used.

 

Keen to find a method of storing them straight if possible, or maybe just folded in half round a long tube or somesuch.

[Dick Dastardly]

Always used rig bins myself as well Jim.One of those carp anglers stiff rig pouchs maybe?

[Neil G]

I never bother with one...coil them up and stack them loose in my tackle box...never seem to tangle that much.

 

I think there are cheap carp rig pouches available

[Dick Dastardly]

How about a flat piece of underlay which could then be rolled up to store in a tube? What exactly is it that you dont like about rig bins/would prefer about having them flat.

[Anderoo]

I prefer a rig wallet, much less bulky than a rig bin and a lot lighter too. Coil them up, drop them in and off you go!

[highseas]

look on ebay for a wooden fly box the ones with 3 sections theas hold plenty of traces and onley 14£

[Dick Dastardly]

look on ebay for a wooden fly box the ones with 3 sections theas hold plenty of traces and onley 14£

 

 

Be very short traces though.....or very long fly boxs!