Plano GoNow
If you fish out of a small vessel inshore—a skiff, jon boat, or kayak—you learn quickly how valuable a true dry box is. Space is limited, gear gets wet fast, and anything that isn’t sealed ends up rusted or useless by the end of the season. Having a single container that keeps all your tackle protected is already a win, but the Plano GoNow boxes take it a step further with features that actually make sense for anglers who spend their time in the marsh and not in a showroom.
The box comes in a large 72-liter size or a compact 30‑liter size that fits small‑boat layouts without eating up deck space, and it’s available in three clean, practical colors: charcoal, olive drab, and white.
In addition, Plano also has a full saltwater kit model on the way that will include four 3700 trays and two rod holders, giving anglers a true grab‑and‑go system instead of piecing together storage from scratch.
One of the smartest touches is the cutting board that latches into the inside of the lid. It’s not an afterthought or a flimsy add‑on—the cutting board stays put and gives you a clean surface for cutting bait, trimming leaders, or rigging without having to balance tools on your knee or the gunwale. It’s the kind of simple, functional detail that makes life easier on a small boat.
Another standout feature is the mounting system on all four corners of the box. Each corner uses a Quicklink mount that accepts either a rod holder or a cupholder, and you can swap between the two depending on the trip. If you want four rod holders, you can run all four. If you want a mix of rods and drinks, you can set it up however you like. It’s modular, it’s practical, and it matters when every inch of deck space counts.
And maybe the best part of the Plano GoNow boxes is the latch. Instead of the two small metal latches that can be a pain to open and can fail when the pin isn’t properly crimped, the GoNow boxes use one oversized latch that’s easy to grab, easy to open, and doesn’t quit after a few salty trips. That matters even more when you’re reaching behind yourself in a kayak and trying to get into the box without twisting around or fighting hardware that doesn’t want to cooperate. It’s a small detail, but it solves a big annoyance for anyone who fishes the coast regularly.
Find them at your local tackle shop, or for more information, visit planooutdoors.com.
