June 2, 2008

Plano Plastic Lure Box

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Reported By Tracy Schultz

I know what you're thinking, "Girl, this is a craft blog, not a fishing one!" But this little plastic lure box by Plano is a wonderful way to store and organize your jewelry findings.

When I used to sit down to make a pair of earrings, I had supplies everywhere. Headpins in plastic baggies, crimp beads in vials, earwires in jars. My supplies were a mess! Then I stumbled upon the Plano lure box while browsing my favorite online jewelry supply store and decided to give it a try.

What I like most about this box is its size: 4.5" wide by 4" deep and 1" thick. It's small enough to tuck into a bag if I want to take my supplies with me. But it's big enough to store all of my findings.

I realize that four inches doesn't sound like a lot of space, but this little box packs a big punch. There are removable dividers inside so that the compartments can be adjusted from eleven all the way up to thirty two. The largest compartments are 2.25" long, which is big enough for even my longest headpins. And the smallest compartments are just 0.5" long which is perfect for my jump rings, crimp beads, and other tiny bits.



Both sides of the box have covers so that when it's closed, your supplies stay put. And there's even a latch on the outside so you can secure the box closed.

Pros:

  • Adjustable compartments
  • Covers on each side/compartment keep tiny bits in place
  • Latch to keep box closed
  • Small size is perfect to take with yo
Cons:

  • Small size is great, but another inch bigger would be even better!
  • Adjustable dividers sometimes let small pieces slide under or over them
  • Wish it came in colors other than gray
Since this is a lure box, and not actually something meant for crafting, finding it in online craft stores can be a bit tricky. It retails for $8.99 and can be found at Fire Mountain Gems, Bass Pro Shops, and Thorne Brothers.

It's a great value for such a little price. I've loved using mine since I got it and can't imagine going back to my old ways of storing my supplies. I'd give this little box a 9 out of 10.

Do you have this lure box? Or are you planning on getting one after reading my review? Leave a comment and let us know!

3 Crafters have opinions about this post:

Barbara said...

awesome idea!

I've been using the titelip baggies, like the Lone Beader does. I never thought about using a plastic container....

Thanks!

jenstamps said...

Great review! I don't bead but I do store my scrapbook embellishments (Eyelets, brads, buttons, and so on) in lure boxes! Hubby is a saltwater fisherman so sometimes our hobbies mix. :)

Mary said...

I use lure boxes too...the one that I use is set of 6 boxes that all go into a zippered canvas bag. Great for taking it cropping.

I have 1 for brads/eyelets. 1 for buttons/fasteners etc....

My one issue that I found is that small embellishments sometimes find their way from 1 compartment into the next. But this is minor irritant to me.

Other wise, they work great.

Too bad my bag is a khaki green colour and not cutie pink - aren't there any girls who fish??