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

Fishin' Magician · 06-13-2016, 05:22 AM

I've Beene using the Z-man swim baits for the last couple of months out in the bay's and they really work well. So well in fact that I've still got the same bait and have caught several fish over 2 or 3 trips and it still looks as good as when I first pulled it out of the package. No marks, no rips, no tears...., it looks brand new.

I store them in their original packaging, but I would like to find something to put them in. I've seen the same videos on YouTube with the three ring binder looking contraption and was thinking that I'd try and see if there was a salt water proof version of that.

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, 05:22 AM	#1
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	I've Beene using the Z-man swim baits for the last couple of months out in the bay's and they really work well. So well in fact that I've still got the same bait and have caught several fish over 2 or 3 trips and it still looks as good as when I first pulled it out of the package. No marks, no rips, no tears...., it looks brand new. I store them in their original packaging, but I would like to find something to put them in. I've seen the same videos on YouTube with the three ring binder looking contraption and was thinking that I'd try and see if there was a salt water proof version of that. __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

06-13-2016, 06:04 AM	#2
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	#3
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.