Does anyone use the Markeys Big Bait Box

MartinD · Post by **MartinD** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:26 pm

I got one coming and was wondering if it's a good box for swimbaits.
Thanks, Martin D

Matt Moreau · Post by **Matt Moreau** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:51 pm

Yes its a great box, but i dont use it. I make my own! Same thing but i can make mine for $5.00 not $20.00. Plus i have two sizes an 8'' and the standard. both double wide.

All you have to do is get a couple of these nuts:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j219/ ... TBOX02.jpg

and one of these fully threaded bolts;
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j219/ ... TBOX03.jpg

Then drill 2 holes, cut the bolt to the proper length, put some loctite in the nuts and fasten... you have your box($4.39 @ tacklewarehouse) for $5.00. I hope someone finds this helpfull.

biteme · Post by **biteme** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:16 pm

That thing is junk. I bought one but I dont like. Lots of wasted space. I found NICE boxes at sportmans warehouse. They go by the name Zerust these things are STURDY! Get this they are 6.00!!!! They fit Huds perfect! Man now that the word is out I hope they dont raise the prices! I better go buy more tomorrow

Sacto John · Post by **Sacto John** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:19 am

BassinGod what size boxes are you using?

Matt Moreau · Post by **Matt Moreau** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:50 am

I use 2 different boxes....
Plano Pro Latch Utility Box 2-3731 is the same as the "Markley"
and then i cheat.... I buy the Plano Pro Latch Utility Box 2-3630... Its smaller and fits Hud size swimbaits perfectly. i can fit 6 in one box and no wasted space! the only problem is i have to cut out the 2 inner leafs. But that only takes about 5 mins with a Dremel. I will post some pics tonight after i get off work.

Here are the dimensions of the 2 boxes mentioned,
2-3731 = 14"L x 9.13"W x 3.25"H
2-3630 = 11"L x 7.25"W x 2.75"H

basstamer · Post by **basstamer** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:50 pm

CALL ME!!! Lets go fishin bro! I am still waiting to hear if I am gonna be cheering you on at the Delta and Clear Lke???? Did "it" happen???? I am ready for you to school me on Eastman or Hensley-your choice!
Scott