iCast Best of Category: Tackle Management
August 08, 2023 5 min read
Like Boat Outfitters’ other pontoon fishing accessories, the innovative tackle center represents an opportunity for dealers to offer pontoon buyers added fishability while also boosting revenue.
Customizing Fishing Pontoons
It’s no secret that the pontoon market is hot these days, riding a wave of innovations and advancements in design, performance, layout and features. One important driver of the trend is the growing popularity of pontoons as fishing platforms.
In response, pontoon builders are adding more and more fishing-oriented models to their lineups, typically outfitted with swivel fishing seats, dedicated rod and tackle storage, and, in some cases, trolling motors, livewells, and bait prep areas.
But the fact is that most fishing-oriented pontoons can still benefit significantly from further customization. Specifically, serious anglers need more tackle and rod storage than even fish-rigged pontoons typically provide.
Pontoon Tackle Storage Unit
To address that need, Boat Outfitters designed the new Pontoon Tackle Storage Unit, which was recently named the best tackle management solution in the New Product Showcase at the ICAST international sportfishing tradeshow.
With four lockable drawers, slots for seven Plano-style tackle trays behind a lockable cabinet door, four vertical rod holders, handy recessed trays for small items, and a cutting board top with 30” ruler, the Pontoon Tackle Storage Unit represents the ultimate solution to the challenge of pontoon tackle storage.
Upgrade your Fishing Experience
The new tackle center also represents a great opportunity for pontoon dealers to differentiate themselves and their boats from the competition — and to boost and diversify revenue at the same time — by offering unique, custom-quality fishing upgrades at the time of purchase.
When customers want more fishability, dealer-installed Boat Outfitters upgrades can make the difference.
Easy Install, Endless Options
Like most Boat Outfitters parts, the Pontoon Tackle Storage Unit is made from CNC-cut King Starboard polymer and top-quality stainless steel hardware and is available in a range of colors to match or coordinate with most pontoon interiors. And, because it’s a freestanding cabinet, it’s surprisingly easy to install. No cutting is required; just screw or through-bolt it to the deck.
Even for pontoon buyers who don’t expect to carry enough tackle to fill four drawers and seven trays, the Pontoon Tackle Storage Unit is ideal for keeping small items like sunscreen, keys, glasses, wallets, tools, utensils, documents and more secure and organized.
Additonal Fishing Products
In addition to the new tackle storage unit, Boat Outfitters also offers pontoon-specific vertical rod holders, locking pontoon rod storage boxes, recessed cabinet-style and tilt-out tackle units in a huge array of sizes and shapes, and even full-featured tackle centers that directly replace factory-installed collapsible changing rooms on popular brands like Crest, Godfrey, Avalon and others.
