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Michael OShea - 5 years ago

John,I'm not bashing you personally but there's inconsistencies with this bag. Short straps, no belt loops on some. Obviously no quality control at the factory. Thanks, Mike.

Michael OShea - 5 years ago

I've been surf fishing for over50. years ,brought this bag online from j and h tackle and I'm very unhappy! The strap is made for a 6 year old! Put it over my head and the bag was in my armpit. Nothing on the review about that PROBLEM! Also having a hard time finding another strap that will clip onto the bag.

John Skinner Fishing - 5 years ago

Mine isn't like that.

Montclair Patricio - 5 years ago

I ended up with this bag at 50% off from a friend who worked at a sporting goods store. I wouldnt have paid the full price. Not worth it or i'm a cheapskate. Oh well. But i like the bag because the 2 compartments are held together by rubber cement glue so i was easily able to pry them apart. Having one compartment for a few lures, 2 extra shock leaders, phone and car keys and this bag is perfect. I also like the slits for a plie,s knives, tape measure, flashlight, etc.

John Skinner Fishing - 5 years ago

I do the same thing separating the two halves.

Nino Matokovich - 5 years ago

bought this bag very nice bag but shoulder strap is not long enough for me making it a pain to put on

keepitreal - 5 years ago

John and his arsenal of weapons.

Tyler Mansfield - 6 years ago

That little outside compartment may be for nail clippers for cutting braid. I bought this bag and that’s what I’ll use that for.

microgun38 - 6 years ago

I have been looking at Surf bags for a few weeks now and I cannot believe for a cheap nylon bag with some plastic tubes in it the price some of them are well in excess of $100 why even $60 for this one is on the high side

summerdying111 - 6 years ago

All those bucktails must make that bag weight a ton

joe hoffman - 7 years ago

I picked up the three tube version and love it. It is perfect for me I have larger bags but on the north shore I often dont need a lot of lures and I mostly use bucktails pencils and bomber type lures and on the south shore I have a truck filled with lures
so I just fill to the moment
thanks for sugesting it

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FyshhTrap - 7 years ago

Bought this bag from Jand H tackle, didn't come with Any Belt Loops, $60

Lycan247 - 7 years ago

Cool bag, that pouch at the bottom may be for a hook sharpener stone. I have the precisionpak OS2 fo the same price, it has those features and much more room with D-rings and wader belt loops. It also has two pouches for pliers. I use a plier in one and mini fiskar scissors in the other.

Dan Padovani - 7 years ago

I have the 3 tube version of this bag and it's the greatest thing I've ever bought

MrBawston - 7 years ago

Ordered this until I get my flatlander bag

Richard Haduca - 7 years ago

hmmmm...i just got the same bag in the mail today...there are no belt loops on the back like in this video? =(

Reelinnpeelin Fishing - 6 years ago

Richard Haduca same

paniki91 - 7 years ago

i mean that kind of lures

paniki91 - 7 years ago

where do you buy the lures?

Dennis Miklas - 7 years ago

I have Bronco bag I bought from J and H about 6 or 7 years ago that has that exact design.

Paul Phillips - 7 years ago

I just got back into fishing recently. I picked up an FJ Neil surf bag, similar size to this but lacking in the fact it doesn't have inside tin storage. The out side pouches under the lid are just ok for leaders and a pair of nippers/split ring pliers. The "big" outside pocket won't even fit a jar of pork rind. Regarding this bag, do hooks tend to snag the material at all? It looks like a good step up from the bag I'm using, not much more expensive, and it really won't break the bank.

first last - 8 years ago

I bought this and it didn't come with belt loops on the back still a nice bag tho

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Chunky Father - 8 years ago

$60 for that plastic $5 Chinese bag is outrageous. Gee zuss people make your own.

Bows Only - 8 years ago

Good review, looking to get one myself! Thanks.....

Elija Foo - 8 years ago

Love your videos man... I live on Cape Cod so I do a good amount of striper fishing, boat and beach. I just started hitting the canal pretty hard but there's definitely a new learning curve... It's 50' deep, and the current rips hard. Thanks for the videos! Love your book as well!

Born Lucky - 8 years ago

great bag . brought two

73BLow - 8 years ago

Anyone who has this bag that will throw it on a scale and tell me how much it weighs in ounces? I checked out the Shimano double row and it felt like a brick when empty. As you guys know, a 20% weight difference can make a big difference in all the gear we carry. Thanks

73BLow - 8 years ago

+73BLow Found a shop willing to throw one on a scale and let me know the weight - 2lbs 6.7oz

Michael Hanlon - 8 years ago

i was in j&h yesterday looking at this bag. i like it but you know what hit me was that the velcro is very loud. if im in the back bay at night trying to stay quite. you think im over thinking it lol? ive had the green bag with the striper on it for a very long time i might just buy it again .

Will Reid - 8 years ago

Any time you've got "too much" velcro, you can adjust it down by simply masking off an area of it with more velcro. Visit the sewing section of Wal-Mart or such and you can pick up a yard or two of sew on velcro strip in a roll for a few bucks. Avoid the iron on version since it has an adhesive built in. When you find yourself in worse fishing conditions again, you can just pull off your modification and it's back to full strength.

Michael Hanlon - 8 years ago

yes thats true. ive lost plugs from that now that you mention it.

John Skinner Fishing - 8 years ago

+Michael Hanlon I like knowing it will stay shut when hit by waves.

I A - 9 years ago

Hey john, great review you're the most respected fisherman in my book, just a question, think this could hold a phone in the side pocket?

Frazer Dougherty - 9 years ago

Just go this bag - looks great & even better at the price at J & H Tackle.

Fit's my extra inserts nicely - trying to go into production, so email me for more info ...

Haven't used it yet, but there are a few fixes from making & retrofitting production bags over several decades:
- Shoulder strap seems a bit short for anyone much over 6'.
- Bucktail/jig pockets are open to the bottom & while large ones might fit better, smaller may fall all the way down & be difficult to pull out.
- Velcro on the inside pocket is a bit difficult to open easily.
- You already have JS's desire for deeper tubes, but that's the couple of $100 more bag.
- No side flaps, like the more pricey ones - tho' probably easily retrofittable.

On the plus side:
- It easily fits my pre-production inserts.
- Has what seem to be good hook hanger slots.
- Fits nicely on a belt.

Anyone figured out the front pocket yet ???

Tight lines & crush those barbs, so you can nicely release what yr not going to eat ...

Nolan Keyes - 9 years ago

I have the same bag

M G - 9 years ago

The bottom Velcro looks like it gots through the little younger on the flap to make sure it doesn't open without you opening it. Someone else may have already said it. Don't feel like reading all the comments hahaha

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scanner bro - 9 years ago

Keep up the awesome videos John, you're an excellent resource for us on the east coast.

I A - 9 years ago

John, is the arm strap removable?

smokster0604 - 9 years ago

Boy oh boy that bucktail baggie at 2:14 would be a great give away !!! Lets hope for a great fall run 2015

Nick 631 - 9 years ago

Do you have a problem with pork rind leaking by a week I feel my bag is covered and there is no juice left in the jar so I bought a pork rind holder but now I still have the problem with no juice left in the bottle and tips or do you just keep it as straight up as possible