The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hello Everyone

Found this yesterday been looking out for one of these, and found this in an antique shop in Bridport. I think they make great tackle tins with the partitions and all!

Great find Tony!

I remember one of our pals having a partitioned Elastoplast 'Tackle Tin' when we were kids.

Those of us with just toffee or baccy tins were very envious!

I came across one at a car boot a while back and, like you, couldn't resist buying it.

Not quite as old or posh as yours, but ideal for my collection of interesting old leads.


I quoted something from Angling - Coarse Fish (1938) by L. W. Clark the other day on another topic. Here are his words of wisdom on tins:

"I need hardly tell you to save all the likely tins you come across; you will do that by instinct. They come in handy for jack tackle, spinners and all sorts of odds and ends".

Recycling was the norm in the old days. I had little tins which once held gramaphone needles, they were perfect for hooks and shot. A baccy tin held four needle tins perfectly. Haha.

Really nice tin that one , looks well suited for a tackle box .

Had one for years. Just the job !

After looking at your post...
I just this minute bagged one....
"Travling light the way forward"

Mr B

What would todays younger carp anglers make of these tins as tackle boxes!