Does anyone use "the bait bar" system?

[Chris Droke]

Does anyone have the "baitbar system" installed on their boats? I'm looking for extra storage space in the

170dc and was wanting to know if anyone has these and how you like them? I think I have seen a link posted on here before to them.

 

[TritonGlenn]

They are a site sponsor. I installed some in my boat this year, and they work well. Not really a space saver or increased storage for me - more of a convenience thing instead. I still carry a large box of spinnerbaits, but the ones I anticipate using are more readily available. It also works well as a "drying rack" for the spinnerbait I just took off.

All the best,

Glenn

 

[Travis Blankenship]

When it is loaded down with bags of soft plastics does the hatch still want to stay open? I was wondering if the gas shocks would have enough strength to hold the lid open

 

[Spanky P]

I only use a rail like that during my time out to hang my lures if I change something out. I sort of use it as a clothes line to dry out before putting them back in their correct location (spinner bait box, plano box, bait wallet, ect). A labled Rubbermaid Storage containers for bagged soft plastics seems to have worked for me for years. I wouldn't want anything hanging in there for any length of time during the hot periods of summer to ruin plastics or deteriorate skirts.

 

[john horn]

I have 3' of Baitbars on each of my rod boxes. Each foot holds 13 jigs/spinners so for me having almost 80 jigs hanging does free up tackle space for me. The bar does also help the baits dry and keeps the skirts from getting sticky from laying in a plastic box. I also never had anyone tell me that their shocks did not hold up the box from the weight. If you have any questions let me know.

 

[bob szymakowski]

i have them on my rod compartment...1994 tf 190....they work great for my "plan of attack' keeping backups to the lures I already tied on so I can quickly replace a break off.

 

[Betty Smith]

Just ordered a couple for Johnnys' birthday gift. Oh, and BTW, John, the fellow from BaitBar did an AWESOME job making us a hatch box and his prices are very reasonable. Many thanks!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Donald Prater]

Great system.

 

[Chris Droke]

Thanks guys. I think I will order some and try them out.

I like the idea of having baits easily available during a tourney.

 

[Teri C.]

I have the Bait Bars in my boat. Two things I really like:



1) Easy access to favorite spinnerbaits and jigs during a tournament.



2) I hang them on the bar after use. This is great for drying. Keeps them from rusting when I threw them in my storage box or cup holder when wet.



No worries on the items weighing you lid down. Not enough weight to matter.



Highly recommend.

 

[Chris Droke]

Thanks to all for the info. Going to order them today!