Many anglers keep soft plastics in their original plastic bags and then store all of the bags in a hard-shelled plastic box. The advantage of this simple storage solution is that you have the labels on each bag. I store my soft plastics (frogs, worms, creatures, etc.) in Plano boxes (2-3620-01 and 2-3600-01) because it’s more efficient. For accuracy, I make my own labels so that I can quickly know the size, color, and model of the soft plastic in each Plano box chamber.
I make my labels in three steps. First, I cut the label off the original plastic bag using a pair of scissors. Second, I place the label on clear packaging tape and fold the tape onto itself. Third, I trim around the buried label via scissors.
I like this simple labeling solution because it makes the label stiff and waterproof (which is important when the original label is a sticker). When a bait is running low, I know what to re-order.
Storing soft plastics with DIY labels in Plano boxes (2-3620-01 and 2-3600-01) is efficient and accurate. Time is fish!
