Which Seat Box?

[Paddlesac]

I'm looking at getting a seat box for my sea gear.

I've seen a few Shakespeare ones on the pier, as well as the odd Daiwa box.

Any advice or recommendations?

I'm after a bigger size one so I can just keep everything together.

I'm also looking at getting myself a folding trolley for lugging the thing up and down, round and about-again; any recommendations?

cheers

Steve

[dabcatcher]

the beta box is as big as you,ll need.

the bigger team box is too big and you,ll regret getting it.

[sean start]

Shakespeare ones are spot on like, I've got the bigger one which I bought second hand off here for 20 quid I think it was. It included the tray which also attaches to the top even though ill never use it. Mine comes with the standard strap to carry it but I would advise you buy the breakaway back rest or Sherpa if you need to walk a distance to fish and you have loads of gear in it.

[broon shoe]

My way of thinking is if I had a bigger box I would pobs carry more kit no good if ya walking a couple of miles to your spot . I've got the blue beta box and its spot on hold everything I need

[sean start]

My way of thinking is if I had a bigger box I would pobs carry more kit no good if ya walking a couple of miles to your spot . I've got the blue beta box and its spot on hold everything I need

Aye that's it like, I've gotta watch I don't throw too much into mine loo.

[kayos]

I have a "Shakespeare" box but I am guessing all boxes are made in the same far east factory and you are paying extra for the sticker! Just like lunch boxes etc for kids.

What I will say is I need to get a frame to carry it on my back as a full box is a nightmare to carry with just a strap on your shoulder.

[broon shoe]

Shakespear do a trolly for your box but they don't go cheap I think they cost about £50 prob try get 2nd hand m8

[kayos]

Shakespear do a trolly for your box but they don't go cheap I think they cost about £50 prob try get 2nd hand m8

Ha I know, I am looking for a 2nd hand one mate.

[bandit]

I'm looking at getting a seat box for my sea gear.

I've seen a few Shakespeare ones on the pier, as well as the odd Daiwa box.

Any advice or recommendations?

I'm after a bigger size one so I can just keep everything together.

I'm also looking at getting myself a folding trolley for lugging the thing up and down, round and about-again; any recommendations?

cheers

Steve

Trolley, box & cushion

Shakespeare Fishing Team Seat Box , Trolley & Cushion | eBay

[Fishcakes]

I use a beta box with breakaway back rest. I've also got a trolley very similar to this one

fishingrepublic.org/product_info.php?products_id=4204

The beta box fits on sideways so it fits without removing the back rest. I use a bungee to hold it in place.

I did replace the handle on the trolley wi a longer one (really just because I broke the old one when I was using e trolley to move a book case that was too heavy to carry). Also added a rod rest to the handle.

Whatever sort you go for I would definitely recommend the air filled tyres rather than solid wheels - then you can take it on the beach without it sinking in the sand.

[Paddlesac]

Thanks for the top notch advice

I've no intention at all of carrying it on my back (or shoulder for that matter)

I had a couple of bouts of surgery on my lower back a few years ago and avoid carrying anything over about 25lbs on my back now, although I often carry a 65lb canoe on my shoulders

Anyway that ebay link looks canny enough,I'd already sniffed out the folding trolley but hadn't found the package deal

I'm fairly settled on the trolley, but I think I'll have to try and have a closer look at the differences between the Daiwa and Shakespeare boxes, before going for it

Thanks again

Steve

[redtop69]

Look on gumtree they got them quite cheap theres a full load of stuff for bowt £40 i think!

[bandit]

I have both the Shakespeare Beta & Team Boxes the beta is about 20 yrs old & the team about 12 yrs old, both have been well used and abused but still going strong their a good tuff box. A friend of mine had the diawa team box from what I can remember I think its the same box as the Shakespeare with the diawa name on it

[smoggiesimon]

if you go onto amazon and put in a search for trolleys have a look at the ron thompson match i think it was 30 quid including p&p

[nunthorpe mag]

Got mesel a folding trolley from Cleveland Angling Centre yesterday £28
God I'm getting old