The short answer
To carry a full bass load, the Plano KVD Signature Series 3700 Tackle Bag holds three 3700 trays with room for seven; for one sealed tray to fill as you like, the Plano EDGE 3700 Deep is the all-round box; and for a lower-tier tray with a sealing ring, the KastKing HyperSeal 3700 is the pick.
Our verdict
Bass Tackle Box Top Picks
Asked for a tackle box tip on r/Fishing_Gear, a poster answered: “A tackle bag with a Moulded rubber bottom plus tackle tray that fit the bag is the best bet IMO.” A maker or named source ties all eight picks to bass. More gear: our fishing section.
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Pick what you store and a price tier. The suggestion is our editorial starting point among the eight picks below, drawn from the maker pages and sources cited in each review, not a test result.
Tiers are relative to the products in this guide; live prices are in the comparison table below.
Compare the picks
Compare the 8 Bass Tackle Boxes
Sizes are the maker’s unless marked “Listing” (Amazon).
KVD 3700 bag3700 Tackle Bag SystemBoat, bank, soft plasticsWater-resistant fabric3 x 3700 trays$118.99 Prime
Evidence: Tackle Warehouse (a retailer), not independent
EDGE 3700 DeepDeep 3700 Utility BoxSoft plastics, jigsDri-Loc sealVented dividers$27.45 Prime
Evidence: owner reports, no independent test
HyperSeal 3700Sealed 3700 TrayHard baits, terminal tackleSealing ringAdjustable dividers$16.99 Prime
Evidence: KastKing blog (a retailer), not independent
EDGE CrankbaitCrankbait BoxCrankbaitsDri-Loc sealSilicone fingers$39.99 Prime
Evidence: r/bassfishing poster's EDGE boxes; crankbait box model not stated
EDGE SpinnerbaitSpinnerbait BoxSpinnerbaitsDri-Loc sealUp to 36 spinnerbaits$36.99 Prime
Evidence: r/bassfishing poster; spinner box size not stated
EDGE Frog BoxHollow-Frog BoxFrogs, topwaterDri-Loc sealListing: up to 50 baits$60.14 Prime
Evidence: owner reports, no independent test
Tuff Tainer WP4005Compact Waterproof TrayTopwater, terminal tackleO-ring sealUp to 16 compartments$9.88 Prime
Evidence: Flambeau Outdoors article (a retailer), not independent
Three-Tray Bass KitStarter Box With LuresBeginners, bank fishingListing: not water resistant3 trays$39.99 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
How We Picked Bass Tackle Boxes
How this guide was built
from manufacturer documentation, retailer pages and owner reports on bass-fishing forums; we have not tested these products ourselves.
What each pick had to show
- A named bass tie: the maker, a bass pro’s name, or a bass-forum poster.
- Dimensions and seal from the maker, else the listing.
- In stock, sold by Amazon.com or KastKing’s storefront.
Sources and independence
Sources and independence
Maker pages and Tackle Warehouse (a seller) are not independent tests; forum posters are quoted as posters.
Bass Tackle Boxes: Detailed Reviews
Plano KVD Signature Series 3700 Tackle Bag, 3700 Tackle Bag System
Bass anglers who carry several 3700 trays and soft plastics.
$118.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 4, 09:29 UTCVerdict
Named for Kevin VanDam, who has “4 Bassmaster Classic wins,” per Bassmaster.
Evidence: Retailer review (sells it), not independent. Tackle Warehouse: KVD Signature Series bags, 3600 and 3700.
Plano’s page lists three 3700 StowAway boxes “with room for up to seven,” TPE fabric that “keeps soft plastics in pristine shape,” a molded waterproof base and bait files. Tackle Warehouse, a seller, gives smaller dimensions; we use Plano’s.
Specs (linked: Plano KVD Signature Series Tackle Bag, 3700, model PLABK370)
Pros
- Three 3700 trays included, plus bait files for soft plastics
Cons
- Premium tier; the fabric is water-resistant, not waterproof
- Size: 18.5 x 13.39 x 14.96 in (Plano)
- Included: three 3700 boxes; holds seven (Plano)
- Price tier: $$$
Plano EDGE 3700 Deep, Deep 3700 Utility Box
Verdict
A 3.25-inch-deep 3700 tray with a Dri-Loc seal for bulky baits.
Evidence: No independent test; owner reports. r/bassfishing: EDGE 3700 Deep.
Plano’s page lists vented dividers, a “Dri-Loc® watertight seal” and a one-handed latch. A poster on r/bassfishing said its dividers “can be moved in a lot of different configurations.” Versus the HyperSeal 3700: about an inch deeper by Plano’s and the listing’s figures; the HyperSeal is thinner and lower-tier.
Specs (linked: Plano EDGE 3700 Deep, model PLASE373)
Pros
- Deep sealed 3700 tray with adjustable, vented dividers
Cons
- Takes more bag room than a thin tray
- Size: 14 x 9 x 3.25 in (Plano); listing gives 3 in deep
- Price tier: $$
KastKing HyperSeal 3700, Sealed 3700 Tray
Listing: 13.98 x 8.86 x 2.17 in
Anglers filling a bag with sealed 3700 trays on a budget.
$16.99 from AmazonAs of Nov 4, 09:29 UTCVerdict
A lower-tier 3700 tray with a sealing ring, one-hand latch and desiccant.
Evidence: Retailer review (sells it), not independent. KastKing blog: HyperSeal 3700 and 3600.
KastKing’s page lists a sealing ring and desiccant. Its blog warns of losing “the best bass of your life due to a faulty hook” but still advises you “shake dry” lures first. Sold by KastKing’s Amazon storefront.
Specs (linked: KastKing HyperSeal Waterproof Tackle Box, 3700, 1 pack, Black)
Pros
- Sealing ring and one-hand latch at entry-level price
Cons
- Bass evidence is KastKing’s own blog
- Size: 13.98 x 8.86 x 2.17 in (listing; KastKing publishes none)
- Material: not published by KastKing
- Price tier: $
Plano EDGE Flex Crankbait Box, Crankbait Box
Verdict
A crankbait box with silicone “fingers” that hold each bait apart.
Evidence: No independent test; owner reports. r/bassfishing: Plano EDGE boxes, models not stated.
Plano’s page describes silicone “fingers” that “protect the lures, hooks, and finishes,” plus a Dri-Loc seal. An r/bassfishing poster keeps EDGE boxes for squarebill and deep-diving crankbaits; models not stated.
Specs (linked: Plano EDGE Flex Crankbait Box, Small, model PLASE501)
Pros
- Silicone fingers keep crankbait hooks apart
Cons
- 6.25 in tall by Plano’s figures, against 3.25 in for the EDGE Deep
- Size: 14 x 7.28 x 6.25 in (Plano)
- Price tier: $$
Plano EDGE 3700 Spinner Bait Box, Spinnerbait Box
Verdict
A 3700-size box Plano says holds “up to 36 baits.”
Evidence: No independent test; owner reports. r/bassfishing: EDGE spinner box, size not stated.
Plano’s page calls it “The traditional 3700® size EDGE box” for spinnerbaits. An r/bassfishing poster wrote “Love their edge swimbait box too. And spinner box,” size not stated; Plano also sells a larger EDGE Spinnerbait Box.
Specs (linked: Plano EDGE 3700 Spinner Bait Box, model PLASE603)
Pros
- Spinnerbaits stored in a 3700 footprint
Cons
- Holds one lure type
- Size: 14 x 9 x 2.64 in (Plano); listing differs
- Price tier: $$
Plano EDGE Frog Box, Hollow-Frog Box
Verdict
A box that hangs topwater frogs by the line tie.
Evidence: No independent test; owner reports. r/bassfishing: Plano frog box.
The listing says it holds “up to 50 baits by the line tie”; Plano lists a Dri-Loc seal. An r/bassfishing thread opened “The Plano frog box is amazing!”; one reply: “I cannot think of any circumstance where I’m going to want 50 frogs on hand.” For fishing frogs, see our topwater guide.
Related guide: Best Hooks for Saltwater Fishing: Circle, J and Live-Bait Picks
Related guide: Best Fishing Bait for Lakes, by Species and Bait Type
Specs (linked: Plano EDGE Frog Box, model PLASE702)
Pros
- Frogs hang apart by the line tie
Cons
- Premium tier for a single-purpose box
- Size: 14 x 6.25 x 5.25 in (Plano)
- Price tier: $$$
Flambeau WP4005 Ultimate Tuff Tainer, Compact Waterproof Tray
Listing: 10.79 x 7.20 x 1.89 in
Anglers who want a small sealed tray for topwaters.
$9.88 from AmazonAs of Nov 4, 09:29 UTCVerdict
A small O-ring tray a Flambeau article uses for night-bass topwaters.
Evidence: Retailer review (sells it), not independent. Flambeau Outdoors article: Ultimate Tuff Tainer, 4005 size.
In Flambeau’s night bass article, the writer uses “the Flambeau Ultimate Tuff Tainer in the 4005 size” for topwaters. Flambeau’s page lists “a watertight O-Ring seal,” “secure locking latches” and Zerust dividers.
Specs (linked: Flambeau WP4005 Ultimate Tuff Tainer, 16 compartments)
Pros
- O-ring seal and Zerust anti-corrosion dividers at entry level
Cons
- Smaller than a 3700 tray
- Size: 10.79 x 7.20 x 1.89 in (Flambeau’s listing)
- Price tier: $
Plano Three-Tray Tackle Box Bass Kit, Starter Box With Lures
Verdict
A three-tray box sold with soft plastics and hooks.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: Plano.
Plano’s kit page lists three trays and “18 Twist Tail Bodies, 18 Twin Twist Tail Bodies” among the contents. The listing says “Not Water Resistant.”
Specs (linked: Plano Three-Tray Tackle Box Bass Kit, Tan/Green, model 3TRAYTBBASSKIT)
Pros
- Box and starter lures in one purchase
Cons
- Not waterproof, per the listing
- Size: 14.88 x 6.63 x 8.25 in (Plano)
- Price tier: $$
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the best tackle box for bass fishing?
A 3700 bag like the KVD bag with trays like the EDGE 3700 Deep, plus boxes for single lure types. For lures, see our bass lures for beginners.
Q. Are 3600 or 3700 tackle boxes better?
The 3700 is larger: Bass Mafia lists its 3600 at 11 x 7.25 x 1.75 in and 3700 at 14 x 9 x 2 in. Match your bag.
Q. What is a bass mystery tackle box?
Catch Co’s Mystery Tackle Box is a lure kit, not storage: its Amazon listing calls it a “Freshwater Bass Regular Fishing Kit (5-6 Items).”
Q. Is a bass fishing tackle box waterproof?
Six boxes here list a seal, none a test standard; the Three-Tray kit is not waterproof.
The bottom line
Final Verdict
The Plano KVD Signature Series 3700 Tackle Bag (check price) carries a full load; fill it with the Plano EDGE 3700 Deep (check price) or the lower-tier KastKing HyperSeal 3700 (check price). The Plano EDGE Flex Crankbait Box (check price), Plano EDGE 3700 Spinner Bait Box (check price) and Plano EDGE Frog Box (check price) hold single lure types. The Flambeau WP4005 Ultimate Tuff Tainer (check price) is a small sealed tray, and the Plano Three-Tray Tackle Box Bass Kit (check price) starts a beginner. For line, see our bass line guide.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
