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Torn between B and B and special mate. Just want something I can get under my deck to store. Any pros and cons of each from some folks who have owned or used both. Have heard they are both quality units. If you want pm me, so it won't turn into a "this is better cause I use it" thread. I know both are good, just what features set each unit apart, like stackability, ease of access, flotation, durability, and bait preservation in heat.
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I've been using the Special Mate for several years, it stores way better due to the fact it is not as tall. I use the one without the dividers so I can get 180 in each box, got 2 and need another one.
Is that the 120 bait 5" box? #5128?
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5 inch special mate.....with dividers holds 120 baits.....without dividers hooks can get tangled. The special mates are stackable too. I have 4 of them now and fixing to order another one.
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Check out Crank Canvas. https://youtu.be/ctBgpUEsNV4
The wife would like em to be stackable where it doesn't take up as much room as the rest of my crap. At least I can hide it in the corner of the shop
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Special mate stack good......i can stack 6 of them in front of console on my boat with out taking up a lot of room. I usually just carry three with me in the boat tho. You can turn them upside down and shake them....none get tangled or hooked together with the dividers. The 5 inch is all you need for crappie cranks.....the tall ones are for long baits....like for musky or something.
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The canvas is a cool idea, I'd just have to have 10 of em, close to the same cost of a box each. I like the hard side for the durability. I'm liking the idea of the special mates
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I've got the 52??, has no dividerdQuote:
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I have the same one as G with the dividers. I like it. Much more convenient than the B&B as far as storage.
Thanks, G for the link. Shipping is pretty steep.
Tried two other places and shipping was even higher. Went ahead and got one
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Any other place to pick up a 5" special mate? $22.00 on shipping what Trinity its telling me, not that I'm real cheap, but the box is only $55.. seems a bit pricey on the shipping :scratchhead
Size of package and 8lbs
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Lol, aren't we some busy internet shopping bees :Rofl
lol I just shipped something FedEx and it was 8ft long and 5 lbs and cost me $29
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The shipping is high due to the way it has to be boxed and extra packageing materials....those ups guys are rough on stuff.
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Understatement "G", think you meant heck on stuff!!
I was able to save $2.55 ordering from here on the 5" SPECIAL MATE TACKLE BOXES - Tackle Haven The box was $4.00 higher, but shipping was $6.50 cheaper. I was able to choose which carrier was going to get the privilege of abusing my package Lol, it will be USPS this time, they're going to prioritize it :Rofl
Edit: Great customer service there as well. I realized after my long boast here that I clicked on the spoon box and not the plug box, I called them and got a a guy on the phone who was glad to fix this mistake. He said they were actually boxing it up as we spoke, so he said it will go out today and should see it by Monday, maybe Saturday..
Just an update on the boxes. I got one 5" with dividers and one without. The one with dividers holds 120 baits. I fit 160 in the one without dividers. I'll see if they tangle together after I fish this weekend. I like the dividers, but like to get as many as I can in a single box. Now I have and empty box I need to fill with 120 more baits!
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You going to pull cranks this weekend? They may come out of the water in the 20mph wind. Let us know how it goes. I am ready to pull some when the work settles down and the winds less than 15-20.
I'll be fishing all three days this weekend come anything but lightning. May have to wear my water wings but I'm fishing dadgummit
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I have a 5" with dividers and didn't like it if some one wants it
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Pm me a price torchQuote:
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What you want fer it??Quote:
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I will take it,you take paypal,pm sentQuote:
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Yep
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Pm paypal info,thanksQuote:
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Glad you got it BB :cheers2
Jamie, you can give that to me for my birthday in June...I dont care if it is used....It's the thought that counts
WOW ya just can't hide money....:cheers2
It's an addiction
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