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Plano EDGE - The Freedom to Create
Unique Storage Solutions for Every Angler
| Date: |
7/6/21 |
| Tackle type: |
Storage |
| Manufacturer: |
Plano |
| Reviewer: |
Zander |
Total Score: 8.58 -
EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD
Introduction: There is no
bigger name in the tackle storage industry than Plano, and the company proved
that they were still in top form when they introduced the EDGE Series, their
most premium tackle boxes to date. Offered in a wide range of configurations
these innovative boxes are designed to be both highly adaptable, and extremely
robust, for anglers of all types.
Plano Edge
Series Boxes Specifications |
|
Material |
Plastic
composite frame,
Polycarbonate
lid, Steel pin
hinges |
|
Colors/Patterns |
One - Grey
Yellow |
|
Dimensions |
3600 and 3700
sized boxes
available, also
uniquely sized
boxes for
plastics and
blades |
|
Capacity |
Varies, multiple
configurable
options
available to
store just about
every type of
tackle spanning
freshwater and
saltwater
applications |
|
Features |
FLEX divider
system, Reusable
WaterWick
divider,
Waterproof seal
with Dri-Loc
O-ring seal,
Rustrictor rust
prevention, One
handed latch
opening, and
EZ-Label system |
|
MSRP |
$17.99-$49.99
depending on box
size and
configuration |
Impressions: Since the early 1950s Plano
has been producing tackle boxes out of molded plastic and the brand is so strong
that anglers often refer to plastic boxes as "Plano boxes" regardless of the
manufacturer. The company's 3600 and 3700 boxes have spawned an entire industry
of storage systems built around the popular dimensions.
Plano's most feature-rich storage
boxes to date, the EDGE Series
The brand's storage boxes are known for their
performance, customizability, and reasonable prices. Over the years the company
continued to introduce new variations of StowAway utility boxes and later added
rust-proof protection with their Rustrictor line which is built with 360 degrees
of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) to help combat rust and corrosion on
everything stored within them. These evolutionary improvements are just part of
what helped make Plano a giant in tackle storage.
The EDGE Series boxes are
available in familiar sizes including 3700 boxes which will fit seamlessly into
existing bag and watercraft lockers
Fast forward to 2019 and the company launched
their new EDGE Series, their most feature-rich tackle box design to
date. In addition to the use of new high-end materials the EDGE Specialty Series gave anglers an adaptable
layout which
addressed hard to store lures including plastics, jigs, and the complete
range of terminal tackle.
One of the keys to the system is
enhanced freedom of configuration. The Master Terminal Box really takes this to
the next level
Real World Tests: I purchased all of the
EDGE boxes in this review from
Tackle Warehouse and have I've been using them as my primary
tackle solution for nearly two years. I started with the 3700 STD and Master
Terminal Box and was going to review each one of these separately, but over time
found that it would make more sense to write about the EDGE Box Series as a
whole. While each box has distinct differences, and are among the most
application specific storage boxes available, the fundamental design, and what
makes these boxes attractive, is similar across the entire series.
The lids on these boxes are
crystal clear and impact resistant because they are made of polycarbonate
There are a few boxes within the lineup that I
particularly like and cover these in greater detail. As with all tackle
storage solutions it was time on the water, and utilizing these boxes across all
four seasons, that helped formulate my ultimate opinion on the series. Unlike
many other traditional boxes I found myself discovering something new each time
I used these boxes, which speaks to just how feature-rich these boxes are.
All EDGE boxes feature an easy to
operate one-handed latch design
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