I'll be straight with you: I didn't buy my PLUSINNO 137-piece tackle kit to save money. I bought it because I was tired of showing up at the lake with one old spinnerbait and a bag of hooks that had seen better days. Three seasons later, the money part turned out to be the whole point. When I add up the single packs of hooks, weights, and lures I would have grabbed at the store instead, this kit has paid for itself more than once.
The kit lives in my truck most of the year. I fish from a 14-foot jon boat when I can, and from the bank the rest of the time. Either way, I grab one box and go. No more digging through three soft-sided bags to find a 1/8-ounce weight. No more buying the same pack of hooks twice because the first one is sitting at home. I keep the box in the bed with a rod case and a landing net, so it's always within reach. That's the case for a starter tackle kit in plain terms.
One box, every trip, no more store runs
Keep a full PLUSINNO 137-piece kit in your truck and you'll stop rebuying the basics every season.
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The real money leak in bank fishing isn't lures. It's the small stuff. A pack of hooks here, a bag of split shot there, and suddenly you've spent enough for a tank of gas on items you already owned. This kit comes with a mix of hooks, weights, swivels, and terminal tackle all in one box. When I need a size I don't use often, I open a tray instead of driving 20 minutes to the sporting goods store. That alone changed how often I actually fish.
The Crankbaits Run True Right Out of the Tray
Cheap starter kits often include lures that look good and swim sideways. I was ready to forgive a few duds. Instead, the crankbaits in this kit tracked straight on the first cast. I ran them along a rocky bank on a slow retrieve and they wobbled the way a bass bait should. Not every lure will be your favorite, but none of mine ended up in the trash. That's more than I can say for the bargain bin grab bag I bought years ago. For someone who wants to learn how different baits work, this is a low-pressure way to experiment.
One Box Fits in a Bank Bag or a Boat Seat
I fish from the bank more than I fish from the boat, and I hate carrying a lot of gear. The PLUSINNO tackle box is compact enough to ride in a canvas bank bag with a water bottle and a rain jacket. When I take the jon boat out, it tucks under the front seat and stays put. You don't need a tackle backpack or a crate to make this kit work. You need one hand to carry it and a spot to set it down. The whole setup takes up less room than a milk crate, which matters when you're walking a half mile to a good bank spot.
You Can Split It Into Two Working Kits
The 137 pieces are organized in individual trays. That means you can pull out the top tray for a quick evening trip and leave the rest at home. I keep a small tray with a few crankbaits, hooks, and weights in the truck console for after-work trips. The full box stays behind. Two kits from one purchase is a solid way to make a starter kit stretch further. It also means a friend can borrow the top tray without taking your whole setup.
It Saves the Trip That Would Have Wasted the Day
Every angler knows the feeling: you're on the water, the fish are biting, and you don't have the right size hook. With a stocked kit, you change tactics instead of changing locations. I've switched from crankbaits to a slip bobber rig in under a minute because the parts were already in the box. That kind of flexibility is worth more than any single lure in the kit. You stop being the guy who has to pack up and drive home because he forgot the one thing he needed.
The Spoons and Spinnerbaits Cover Water Fast
When bass are scattered, I like to cover water instead of picking apart one spot. The kit includes spoons and spinnerbaits that cast well and work at different depths. On a windy afternoon last spring, a spoon from this box caught two keeper bass along a riprap bank. The spoon wasn't fancy. It just did the job at a cost that made me feel good about throwing it into the rocks. If you fish new water often, having a handful of baits you're willing to lose is a real advantage.
It's a Reliable Spare for a Friend or a Kid
If you fish with someone who is just starting out, hand them this kit instead of your good tackle. The included lures are tough enough for a beginner who snags bottom on every third cast. My nephew used one for a season and lost a few lures, but the box kept him fishing instead of quitting. A starter kit that can take that kind of abuse is worth having around. You'll also save yourself the argument that comes when someone borrows your favorite spinnerbait and doesn't bring it back.
The Trays Keep Hooks From Tangling Everything
My dog Scout rides along on most trips, and tangled hooks are the one thing I won't leave loose in the truck. The divided trays in this kit keep treble hooks separated from soft plastics and weights. No more untangling a bird's nest of line and hooks at the boat ramp. If you pack gear in a pickup like I do, organization isn't about being neat. It's about not getting stuck by a hook when you reach for a towel or a water bottle. This is one of those details you don't appreciate until you've had a hook buried in a jacket pocket.
It Gives You a Base to Build On
No starter kit will replace your favorite lucky crankbait. That's not what it's for. The PLUSINNO kit gives you a working set of lures and terminal tackle so you can spend your real money on the handful of baits you actually trust. I still buy specific colors and sizes when I find them on sale, but I no longer need to buy the basics. That's the difference between a collection and a kit. A starter kit is supposed to cover the gaps, and this one does.
You'll Actually Fish More Because It's Ready
The best tackle is the tackle that's already packed. When the kit lives in my truck, a spare hour after work turns into a trip instead of a planning session. I stop at the lake, grab the box, and I'm fishing in five minutes. Over a season, those extra trips add up to more time on the water. For me, that's the real reason a starter tackle kit is worth having. It removes the little barriers that keep you on the couch.
What I'd Skip
I'd skip the PLUSINNO kit if you're mostly fishing saltwater or if you already own a full set of premium freshwater lures. The included crankbaits and hooks are built for bass, crappie, and catfish in lakes and rivers, not for heavy salt use. Serious tournament anglers will replace most of the terminal tackle with their own brands. I also wouldn't hand it to a small child without going through the small parts first. But for the weekend angler who fishes from the bank or a small boat, it's a practical way to stop wasting money on single packs of stuff you already have. It's not a one-size-fits-all answer, but for my kind of fishing it has been a dependable part of the truck for three seasons.
I stopped buying single packs of hooks and weights every other week, and that's where the kit really paid for itself.
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