My jig box is a cheap piece of crap. Need a new one. Advice wanted.

[anthonyjj]

This is my 2nd year ice fishing. Last year I got a jig box for a gift, but it turned out to be pretty cheap (foam became brittle, hinges and clasp are not very well built).

So I am in need of a good jig box/case. I like the ones that contain foam, but after searching the intarnet, it came back with a gazillion responses.

Any tips on which ones are worth their bang for buck?

Thanks in advance.

[dylan8351]

Flambeau makes some nice boxes. I have 2 of the green ones with a removable insert. Fish307 carries them I believe

[backatit]

I have two of these and they are great.

http://www.rose-creek.com/polaricejigbox.html

[ScaleHusker]

Mid-season I bought those small double sided jig boxes and loved it. They have a nice rubber gasket seal and a sturdy locking clip, no more need to worry about bustin' those danty clips on the larger boxes. I plan on getting another (the larger model for spoons) before first ice. They are really handy slip right into your pocket! no more goin back to the tent and gettin' a diff jig.

[Greg2ha]

I have two of these and they are great.

http://www.rose-creek.com/polaricejigbox.html

I heard these are nice boxes.

[Ekruger01]

I heard these are nice boxes.

Best Box on the market.......Ive been using them since they first came out....I can throw a jig box, have it skid across the ice to a buddy and not have my jigs come loose. Also wont wear out like the foam does!

[CZMark]

The Rose Creek boxes are really nice. The only complaint I have is they don't hold my small 2 1/2mm tungsten jigs tightly enough.

[Ekruger01]

put them in so the hook point is pointing up.....belly off the jig is touching the box......

[ryno]

I have 3 scientific angler boxes and they work good plus water tight and floats.  You can get a lot jigs in them.  The pic shows one side of the box...so it a double sided box with two lids.
 

I just bought a bug luggage box from yourbobbersdown that holds 136 jigs and is same price as the rose creek boxes....they only hold 120.  The pic shows some size 10 jigs I just threw in it.  I put a 3mm fiskas in it but the jig needs to be secure with hook point down.  Very nice box as well...just not water tight nor floating.
 

[Soozookie]

I just purchased this years new model clam box... it is a bigger box, double sided clear holds alot of tackle... gl on your choice

[Skipper]

Just hit the fly fishing section of your sporting goods store. I know the gadget clippy doohicky boxes are popular, but the foam interior fly boxes work best for me. IMO, it is just easier to stab tiny jigs into foam when you are in the dark with frozen fingers.

[anthonyjj]

Ahaaa, it's amazing what you can find on the web when using the right terms. I did not think to use "fly box" as a search term. When I did, I was able to locate a lot more than "jig box".

The tough part is deciding which ones. Thanks for all the responses so far.

ryno,
Which Scientific Angler box is that? I am really interested in those, and went to their site to learn more. They have a lot of different sizes, but they don't indicate box dimensions (e.g. length, width, thickness), just how many jigs they can hold (which is important too).

[Bout-Time]

I like the Clam ice jig box, just wish it was bigger.

Waterproof and floats, one side has foam and latching tray sections on the other.

[da man cave shack]

I like to use those flat business type fridg magnets glued magnet side up inside of an altoids container. it is very cheap to make and you get fresh breath.

[Bout-Time]

I like to use those flat business type fridg magnets glued magnet side up inside of an altoids container. it is very cheap to make and you get fresh breath.

Hey, good idea!

[Skipper]

No kidding! I am cutting up a magnet with a picture of a bankruptcy attorney right now! Lawyers are good for something after all!

[Bout-Time]

No kidding! I am cutting up a magnet with a picture of a bankruptcy attorney right now! Lawyers are good for something after all!

  NICE!

[ryno]

ryno,
Which Scientific Angler box is that? I am really interested in those, and went to their site to learn more. They have a lot of different sizes, but they don't indicate box dimensions (e.g. length, width, thickness), just how many jigs they can hold (which is important too).

Scientific Anglers(TM) Waterproof Fly Boxes, System X Waterproof Fly Box- Green

Design: Accommodates a wide variety of flies for general trout fishing

FLY SIZES 10,12,14,16,18,20 SIZE 6” x4” x1.5” (15cm x10cm x3.8cm) COLOR Clear Box/Standard Green insert FLY TYPES Dry Flies,Wet Flies,Midges,Nymph, Terrestrial Accommodates a wide variety of flies for general trout fishing Model Number: 857063 UPC: 051131857063

[ryno]

In the pic I posted their is almost a hundred fiskas....so you could have same number on other side....probably about 200 total jigs in one box.  Now that is pretty crowded so 150-175 would give ya more room or if placing larger jigs.  I use my hemostats to take em out and put back.

[cbtrtbum]

I really like the bug luggage the best. Have 2 of them and they are sweet. Hold the jigs better than another that I have. Cheers.

[Ryderr]

I like my flambeau blue ribbon fly box. They also make a bright green one for "ice jigs" same box, different color. You can find them on the flambeau website.

[Townie]

Plano 1070; holds both micro jigs AND spoons

[DR.SPECKLER]

bug luggage gets my vote.

[ryno]

bug luggage gets my vote.

Plus made in USA with a 20 year warrant!

[IceMANCooketh]

I like my flambeau Blue ribbon swing leaf box.

[thumbbilly]

I use a hardside pistol case. Hook the hooks into the foam on one side and you're good to go. No bouncing around so your colors last longer.

[DEADONDYLAN]

I like my flambeau Blue ribbon swing leaf box.

X2

[esox_magnum]

I have Plano's and just got the Clam one, so far only moved the clam box 10' since loading it and got a dozen jigs ratteling around, Planos have never been a problem with jigs coming loose....  Clam ones are identical to the Scientific Angler one posted earlier...

[silvercreeker]

I have been using the Clam med and small for a couple years now.  Love them, in fact switched to using them with my summer flys too.  Bug Luggage is fantastic but harder to find around here.

[turbo5oh]

I have all 3 sizes of the clam ones. Can't honestly reccomend them . The med and large boxes both have issues with the foam coming un-glued. Given I do have them pretty full but its not like every little slot is full. While waiting for a response from clam corp I placed an order with rose creek