2005 285 Pro XL Tackle/Rod storage?

[hogwall]

I have a 05 285 Pro XL and was wondering if the rod and tackle storage systems that came with some of these boats are good and where can I find them?Is there any better systems to install for rod and tackle storage in this boat.Thanks TOM

[Buccaneer]

I made my own for the 285. Do a search on here and you can get tons of info on home made rod organizers. I cant be happier with what I built.

[kenger22]

I have the one stratos offered for my 05 294. I think they are the same.. 285 and 294 just options etc. But its pretty unorganized and crappy. I'll take pictures of it in a few and post them up here if u want it u pay shipping and handling. I plan to remove it and throw it in the trash, im not impressed at all. Going to create my own.

[1blubyu]

Post a pic please. I've never seen one of the organizers.

[duck27]

I have a stratos 275 and I just store my rods in the rod locker with covers on them. I can get about 15 rods in it. I use the plano 3700 or bps 370 boxes for my tackle and store my plastics in a plano large storage box. I will take pictures of it and post it on the here.

[hogwall]

Pics would be great.Thanks TOM

[duck27]

Here are the pics I promised you. The tackle box is a Plano Model 708. The biggest thing if you are going to tournament fish is prepare. My boxes are all labeled and I take a empty box and put the lures I plan to use during the tournament in it.

[MBragg8]

Best suggestion I can make for the rods are Stick Jackets, I can get 20+ rods if I want in my 03 285... They make it super easy to get out the rod you need, plus protects the rod.

[kenger22]

Here is the one that came with my boat as a stratos "option"

[rangerman1963]

you need more boxes