Bob ScottTable of Contents
- What Makes the Best Tackle Clips for Boat Storage
- Comparison Table: Tackle Clip Options for Boat Storage
- Clip Strips vs. Foam Hangers: Which Works Best for Boat Fishing Lure Storage
- How to Set Up a Boat Tackle Storage System in Tight Spaces
- Tackle Clip Storage: Organizing Soft Plastics, Crankbaits, and More
- Common Mistakes When Choosing Tackle Clips for Boat Storage
- Conclusion: Choosing the Right Tackle Clips for Your Boat
- Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: October 12, 2026
What Makes the Best Tackle Clips for Boat Storage
The best tackle clips for boat storage hold lures securely through rough water, and keep baits visible so you can retrieve the right one fast. At Easy View Tackle, we built our patent-designed clip strips around that idea: secure grip, quick access, and hardware for either adhesive or screw mounting.
Here is the core trade-off. A clip strip like the one used to hold potato chips will not hold a bag of baits in two foot waves. Easy View Tackle System is a patiented heavy duty design clip strip that will hold your baits in rough water conditions fishermen experience on the water.
Secure Grip and Hook Protection
Foam filled crankbait hangers allows you to press the hooks of the bait into the foam, so they stay put and stay sharp. The high density close cell foam protects the points and barbs of the hook. When retreiving a bait it does not pull chunks of foam out with it.
Mounting Options: Adhesive vs. Screw
Adhesive mounts install without drilling holes. They suit gunwales, console faces, and inside locker lids where you would rather not put holes in the boat. Prep matters: clean the surface, apply the adhesive to the back of the mounting pad then let the adhesive cure fully before mounting the clip strip or loading it with baits and keep heavy loads off until the adhesive bond sets.
Screw mounts are the permanent answer. The clip strips are pre-drilled to mount on the inside of a lid where most boats are equipped with stress bars under the lid to mount the clip strips to. There are many other ways to screw mount the system. (check out the mounting pages on the website.)
Our Easy View Tackle System ships with hardware for both, so you can mix methods across the boat.
Comparison Table: Tackle Clip Options for Boat Storage
| Option | Mounting | Best For | Protection Level | Reconfigurable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clip strips (adhesive) | Adhesive and mount pads | boats, no-drill setups | Medium | Yes |
| Clip strips (screw) | Hardware included | Rough water,quick mounting | High | Yes |
| Foam hangers | Adhesive or screw | Crankbaits, treble-hook lures | High | Yes |
| Flat storage box | None | Spare tackle, below-deck | Low | No |
| Foam-lined tray | None | Soft plastics, bulk storage | Low | No |
Clip Strips vs. Foam Hangers: Which Works Best for Boat Fishing Lure Storage
Clip strips and foam hangers solve different halves of boat fishing lure storage. Clip strips hold plastics,spinnerbaits,buzzbaits etc, so they hang ready to grab. Foam filled crainkbait hangers hold crankbaits by the hooks, pressing treble points into the foam so they cannot fall out and protecting against dull hook points and barbs of the hooks.
Use both, and use them where each makes sense:
- Clip strips plastics, pre-tied tackle, spinnerbaits, jigs, hooks,
- Foam hangers for crankbaits and anything with exposed hooks
- Clip strips near the console for the two or three baits you throw most
- Foam hangers in a locker for the rotation you swap in as conditions change
The mistake is picking one and forcing it to do both jobs.
How to Set Up a Boat Tackle Storage System in Tight Spaces
A tight center console does not need more storage. It needs storage that uses the space you already have. Here is how we would rig it:
- Map your reach zones. Mark what you can touch from the helm without standing up. That is prime real estate for your go-to baits.
- Measure before you mount. Check gunwale width, console face height, and locker lid clearance with the lid open.
- Start with two clip strips. One at the console, one on the gunwale nearest your casting position.
- Add foam hangers where hooks are the problem. Crankbait rotation goes in a locker or under a hatch.
- Test with light loads. Load a few baits, run the boat, then check the mount before adding more.
- Reconfigure after two trips. Move what you never reach and promote what you grab constantly.
Tackle Clip Storage: Organizing Soft Plastics, Crankbaits, and More
Tackle clip storage works best when you sort by how you fish, not by lure type. Group the baits you throw together. A jig-and-trailer combo belongs in one spot, not split between a plastic bag and a hook box. Take a bag of trailers and a bag of jigs and clip them on the clips next to each other this will allow to retrieve quick when needed.
For soft plastics, Plastic worm bags and spinnerbaits, keep on clip strips inside of your locker lids. Crankbaits go on the foam filled crankbait hangers inside on the locker wall. Terminal tackle goes in a compartment box.
Common Mistakes When Choosing Tackle Clips for Boat Storage
Most bad setups share the same mistakes. Avoid these and your system will outlast the boat.
- Buying for looks, not reach. A tidy wall of baits you cannot touch from the helm saves no time.
- Skipping surface prep on adhesive mounts. Oil, wax, and dust kill the bond.
- Overloading a single strip. Spread the weight across two mounts instead of crowding one.
- Ignoring hook protection. Hooks that swing free tangle.
- Never reconfiguring. Your fishing changes by season. Your storage should too.
The real test is simple: can you find and grab a bait in under five seconds without? If not, the layout needs work.
Conclusion: Choosing the Right Tackle Clips for Your Boat
The right setup comes down to matching the mount to your boat. Easy View Tackle System makes that easy, Comes with all of the hardware to mount in any boat. Adhesive mount for no drill installs, Screw mount for easy installs, Foam crankbait hangers for treble-hook baits, and clip strips for everything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best tackle clips for boat storage?
The best tackle clips for boat storage depend on your lure types and space. Clip strips with patent designs hold baits securely, while foam-filled hangers protect crankbait hook points and barbs. Look for adhesive or screw-mount options that fit tight areas. Easy View Tackle offers customizable systems trusted by B.A.S.S. anglers.
How do you organize fishing lures on a boat?
Start by grouping lures by type and frequency of use. Use a boat tackle storage system with clip strips for quick access to plastics, spinnerbaits, and much more. Foam filled crankbait hangers for treble-hook baits. Mount them within arm’s reach of your fishing position. Keep soft plastics in orginal bags, this will keep their freshness and maintain the scent and salt. This reduces downtime on the water, especially during tournaments.
Are tackle clips better than tackle boxes for boat storage?
Tackle clips strips offer faster access and better protection against tangled hooks than traditional tackle boxes. They keep lures visible and secure in rough water. However, tackle boxes still work for storing extra tackle. Many anglers combine both: clips strips for active lures and a box for backups. Choose based on how often you switch baits.
How do you mount a tackle storage system in a boat?
Easy View Tackle system includes all of the hardware needed for adhesive mount or screw mount application. Screw mount or adhesive mount hold in rough water, Adhesive mount clean the surface with alcohol before mounting. Easy View Tackle provides both options, and their patent design clip strips ensures baits stay put in rough water conditions.
Rigging a boat for real fishing time is the whole point, and that is what Easy View Tackle builds for. Our patent-designed clip strips and foam-filled crankbait hangers ship with hardware for adhesive or screw mounting, and the system reconfigures as your fishing style changes. Tournament angler Bob Scott developed it to take the hunting out of fishing, and professional B.A.S.S. angler Lance Vick, Gary Kline, Jimmie Houston, Mark Davis, Zell Roland, Brian Snowden Just to name a few great fisherman that fishes with the tackle system. Get started with Easy View Tackle and spend your time casting, not searching.