I have a one man flipover. Everytime I try to bait a hook, sharpen a hook, etc. My stiff fingers would loose something. I bought a plastic container, that is 10" X 20" X2". I put splitring pliers, nipper, sharpening stone, etc. inside. If I drop something (bait, jig or spoon), it ends up in the container, not in parts unknown. I bought it at Wally world, in the kitchen section. It has a snap on cover. I remove the cover and set it on my lap. I hate hunting for lost lures or bait, especially during a hot bite.
Works for me
Bob