Wicker Baskets

[jcohen77]

Looking to get a wicker basket for this season. Any recommendations on what’s best?

[AQUAASSASSIN]

No contest, get a Loring and never need another again. Waterproof a rugged. Lifetime warranty and anything you break because of neglect or stupidity they’ll fix real cheap.

[Roccus]

No contest, get a Loring and never need another again. Waterproof a rugged. Lifetime warranty and anything you break because of neglect or stupidity they’ll fix real cheap.

I've gotva loring that is over 50 years old.. , it had 30 hard years on the trap line  its  hauled traps, furbearers,ducks and ice fishing traps
. It's as good as the day i bought it.

[AQUAASSASSIN]

You get what you pay for, I’d rather pay more one time and be done with it

[jibbs]

No contest, get a Loring and never need another again. Waterproof a rugged. Lifetime warranty and anything you break because of neglect or stupidity they’ll fix real cheap.

I wanted one but they are sold out

[meatandmetal]

You get what you pay for, I’d rather pay more one time and be done with it

Buy the best and cry once.

[merk42]

I made one, lined it and used it for a year... Went back to my box. The basket fills up with snow and debris. then it all melts when you get home....You need to keep the liner top closed all the time. The box works better for me...

[Roccus]

Buy the best and cry once.

good advise that applies to just about any purchase... good to see ya around Denny

[meatandmetal]

good advise that applies to just about any purchase... good to see ya around Denny

We will have to do a get together. You need to retire so that I have someone to fish with... 8 degrees in the Ice Box this morning.

[jcohen77]

Thanks for the tips everyone. Good luck this season!

[hardwater diehard]

use code CYBER2021 ...hurry ends tonight
https://www.kitterytradingpost.com/brands/pack-baskets-of-maine/

[Tony Thunder]

Made a thread about this last year. Get a loring, it’s the only one you’ll ever need to buy. End of story

[Dickbakers]

Looking to get a wicker basket for this season. Any recommendations on what’s best?

  I agree that Loring provides a lifetime basket.
But 50 years ago I bought two pack baskets from Minnesota.
Both made white ash strips with oak runners. Two coats of spar varnish every three years and they are as good as new.  They have been carried in boat , canoe and sled  and provide tall, light weight storage. 
Just would never love a basket made of synthetics!
Dick

[fishingidjit]

I bought a pack basket 35 years ago and it was an unknown brand. I stained it and put 3 coats of poly on it, still going strong after plenty of abuse. Waterproof/stain whatever you buy !

[Dickbakers]

I bought a pack basket 35 years ago and it was an unknown brand. I stained it and put 3 coats of poly on it, still going strong after plenty of abuse. Waterproof/stain whatever you buy !

Remember what you paid for it?  Do you think it's made of ash strips.
Dick

[fishingidjit]

Remember what you paid for it?  Do you think it's made of ash strips.
Dick

Dick, I just looked at the basket and it is ash .I bought it at the old Laverdieres in Littleton for about $50 which in hindsight was a lot of money back then !

[Dickbakers]

 ::)wow!! Memories.  My spud came from the old shopping center in St. J
Dick