By Paul Lebowitz

Tackling the Storage Problem
Water, water everywhere, and not a drop on your gear. At least that’s the idea. Dry storage on a kayak is hard to come by. These products protect your tackle, cell phone, GPS, and car keys from the ravages of a watery world.   

Albackore Tackle Binder
Simple tackle storage with one key difference: no metal parts to corrode. Instead, the Albackore Tackle Binder uses an exclusive zip tie binding system and Delrin zipper closure. When paired with a Tackle Binder Poly Refill, it can even store swim baits, large plugs or jigs, and trolling rigs. A handy 11 by 8 in when closed, the flexible binder fits through most kayak hatches. Leaving the kayak at home? The Tackle Binder and its accessories are part of Albackore's Modular System – it stows in an Albackore Backpack, Altunative, and most other standard soft tackle bags. albackore.com  

Shimano Bristol Bay Dry Tackle and Cooler
A soft-sided tackle bag with the tough attitude of a hard-sided case, Shimano’s Bristol Bay Dry Tackle and Cooler Bag takes storage to another level – water level. The highly water resistant bag will float up to 40 lbs. of your best fish-catching tackle if it goes overboard. You’ll want to hang onto this one, with kayak-friendly features such as an impressively durable heavy-duty tarpaulin outer shell, insulated PVC compartments, a zippered front pocket and mesh back. fish.shimano.com.

Aquapac Use-Through Waterproof Cases
Saltwater eats cell phones. It’s not too nice to other electronics either. Whatever gear you take to sea – cameras, radios, GPS, even MP3 players so the fish can rock out to your tunes - Aquapac has the answer. Aquapac’s see-through waterproof cases are constructed of durable UV stabilized, high frequency welded polymers – tough plastics that won’t break down in the sun. The closure – the unique Aquaclip Sealing System – snaps shut with a simple twist on a couple levers. Safeguard your stuff. www.aquapac.net