Tackle Trolley, Tackle & Bait Boxes

Tackle Trolleys, Tackle & Bait Boxes — Keeping Your Gear Organised, Fresh & Ready to Fish

Sharnbrook Tackle has been supplying anglers since the 1970s, when founder David Watts — then serving in the military — began sharing his love of fishing with fellow service personnel during their downtime. What started as a way to pass on a passion has grown into a trusted tackle business, but one thing has never changed: a genuine belief that being properly organised makes for better, happier fishing.

And here's a truth every seasoned angler learns eventually — a great session can be quietly ruined before you've even cast! A trudge across soft sand with an armful of heavy gear leaves you sweating and grumpy before the first bite. A jumbled tackle box means you're forever hunting for the right hook while the tide turns. Bait that's cooked in a hot car boot is bait wasted. Sort those details, and everything else falls into place.

We don't stock this kit simply to fill a shelf. Every trolley, box, and container in the range has earned its place because it does the job properly — hauling reliably, organising neatly, and keeping your bait in prime condition, session after session.

Gear for hauling, sorting and storing

Tackle trolleys

Fancy arriving at the mark fresh rather than frazzled? A good tackle trolley is worth its weight in gold! Rather than lugging heavy bags, buckets, and boxes by hand, you simply load it up and wheel the lot along in one easy trip. For the beach angler especially, who often faces a fair walk across sand or shingle laden with rods, rests, a tackle box, and a heavy supply of bait, a trolley transforms the whole experience.

Our trolleys are built with sturdy frames and hard-wearing wheels designed to cope with the soft, uneven ground you'll meet on a typical mark. Look for a model with a decent load capacity and wheels suited to your terrain — broad, chunky wheels roll far more easily over sand than narrow ones, which have a habit of digging in. Fold-flat designs are a real boon too, tucking neatly into the car boot between trips. Load it sensibly, keep the heaviest items low, and you'll wonder how you ever managed without one.

Best for: Beach, pier, and long-walk marks where you've plenty of heavy kit to shift in one go.

Tackle boxes

The humble tackle box is the beating heart of an organised angler's kit! Get your terminal tackle sorted properly — hooks, swivels, weights, beads, rigs, and lures each in their place — and you'll fish faster, smoother, and with far less frustration. There's little worse than needing a size 2 hook in a hurry and finding a tangled jumble instead.

Our tackle box range covers everything from compact boxes for a light, mobile approach through to larger seat boxes and multi-drawer systems that carry a proper armoury of gear. Many feature adjustable compartments, letting you tailor the layout to your own tackle and how you like to fish. For sea anglers, a robust box that shrugs off salt and grit is essential; for coarse and lure anglers, clever compartmentalised trays keep small items neatly separated and easy to find. Whichever you choose, a well-organised box is one of the simplest upgrades you can make to your fishing.

Best for: Keeping hooks, rigs, weights, and lures sorted and instantly to hand across every discipline.

Bait boxes

Here's something too many anglers overlook: fresh bait catches fish, and tired bait doesn't! A proper bait box keeps your maggots, worms, shellfish, or groundbait in prime condition, protecting it from heat, sun, and the drying wind — all of which turn good bait bad in no time. It also keeps the mess and the smell where it belongs, rather than through the rest of your kit.

Our bait boxes come in a range of sizes to suit everything from a modest pot of maggots to a bulk supply of lugworm for a long session. Many feature ventilated or aerated lids to keep livebait lively, while insulated designs help hold a steady temperature on hot days. Riddle-lid maggot boxes are a particular favourite, letting you sift out the sawdust and present clean, active bait to the hook. Look after your bait properly, and it'll look after your catch rate!

Best for: Keeping maggots, worms, shellfish, and groundbait fresh, lively, and neatly contained.

Rig boxes and wallets

Spent a peaceful winter's evening tying up a batch of beautiful rigs, only to find them a tangled bird's nest by the time you reach the beach? A dedicated rig box or wallet is the answer! These clever bits of kit store your made-up traces and rigs flat and separated, ready to clip on and fish the moment you arrive. Our range includes rig wallets with individual winders and boxes with rig-holding clips, keeping everything tidy, tangle-free, and instantly accessible. A small addition that saves a surprising amount of bankside frustration.

Best for: Storing pre-tied rigs and traces neatly, so they're ready to fish without a tangle in sight.

Getting the most from your storage and transport

Simple to use they may be, but a little thought makes this kit work far harder for you:

• Load your trolley wisely. Keep the heaviest items — bait buckets, seat boxes, leads — low and central for stability, so it doesn't topple on uneven ground. A bungee cord or two holds everything securely for the journey.
• Match your wheels to your marks. Fishing soft sand or shingle? Broad, balloon-style wheels roll where narrow ones sink. It's the single biggest factor in how easily a trolley moves.
• Sort your tackle box logically. Group items by type or by rig, and keep the bits you use most in the easiest-to-reach compartments. A quick tidy at the end of each session saves a scramble at the start of the next.
• Keep bait cool and shaded. On warm days, stash your bait box out of direct sun — ideally in an insulated cool bag with an ice pack. Maggots and worms deteriorate fast in the heat, so a little care keeps them fresh and lively.
• Ventilate livebait. Make sure aerated lids aren't blocked, and don't overcrowd the box. Bait that can breathe stays active far longer, and active bait catches more fish.
• Rinse after saltwater sessions. Salt and sand are merciless on wheels, hinges, and catches! A quick freshwater rinse and a good dry-off keeps everything rolling and closing smoothly for years.

Get these basics right and your kit will serve you faithfully, keeping every trip that little bit smoother and more enjoyable.

Who is this range for?

The honest answer? Any angler who's ever wished their gear was easier to carry or better organised! But more specifically:

• Beach and shore anglers — facing long walks across sand and shingle with heavy rods, rests, and bait, who'll feel the benefit of a good trolley from the very first trip.
• Sea anglers — needing robust, salt-resistant boxes to keep terminal tackle sorted and bait fresh through demanding coastal sessions.
• Coarse and match anglers — wanting compartmentalised seat boxes and neat bait storage to fish efficiently and stay organised at the peg.
• Lure anglers — keeping soft plastics, hard baits, and jig heads sorted and tangle-free in a proper compartmentalised box.
• Beginners — getting properly set up from the start, rather than wrestling with carrier bags and a jumble of loose tackle.
• Anyone who values a tidy setup — because organised kit genuinely makes for calmer, more enjoyable, and more productive fishing.

Whatever your discipline, the right storage and transport gear gives you one less thing to worry about — leaving you free to concentrate on the fishing itself!

Trusted kit, honest advice

We stock trolleys, boxes, and bait storage we have genuine confidence in — chosen because they perform reliably in real UK fishing conditions, not because they carry the biggest marketing budget. A trolley whose wheels seize on the sand, a box whose catches snap in the cold, or a bait container that lets your maggots cook is a false economy — and we simply won't stock anything we wouldn't happily use ourselves.

If you're unsure which trolley suits your local marks, how much tackle storage you really need, or the best way to keep your bait fresh through a long session, get in touch. We've been helping anglers get properly kitted out for over 50 years, and there's little we enjoy more than talking tackle. No jargon, no upselling — just straightforward advice from people who fish.

Frequently asked questions

Do I really need a tackle trolley?

If you fish beach or shore marks with a fair walk to the water — and plenty of heavy kit to carry — then a trolley is one of the best investments you can make! Rather than exhausting yourself with several trips or an unbalanced armful of bags, you load everything onto the trolley and wheel it along in one comfortable go. You'll arrive fresh and ready to fish rather than worn out before you've started. For lighter, mobile fishing it may be overkill, but for the laden beach angler it's a genuine game-changer.

What kind of wheels are best for a beach trolley?

Broad, chunky, balloon-style wheels are far and away the best choice for soft sand and shingle. Narrow wheels dig in and sink, turning every step into hard work, whereas wide wheels spread the load and roll over the surface with ease. If you mostly fish firmer ground such as piers, promenades, or hard-packed paths, standard wheels will cope perfectly well. Think about the terrain at your usual marks, and choose accordingly — it makes an enormous difference to how easily the trolley moves.

How should I organise my tackle box?

The golden rule is to group things logically and keep what you use most within easy reach. Many anglers sort by item type — hooks in one section, swivels and beads in another, weights together, and so on — while others prefer to organise by complete rig. Adjustable compartments let you tailor the layout to your own tackle. Whatever system you choose, a quick tidy at the end of each session keeps everything shipshape, so you're never scrabbling through a tangle when the fish are feeding!

How do I keep my bait fresh for longer?

Temperature is the key! Most baits — maggots, worms, and shellfish especially — deteriorate quickly in heat and direct sun. Keep your bait box shaded and cool, ideally inside an insulated cool bag with an ice pack on warm days. For livebait such as maggots, make sure the box has ventilation so the bait can breathe, and avoid overcrowding. A riddle-lid maggot box also lets you sift out sawdust and remove any dead bait, keeping the rest clean and lively for longer.

What's the difference between a tackle box and a seat box?

A tackle box is designed purely for storing and organising your terminal tackle and lures, and comes in sizes from compact and portable through to large multi-drawer systems. A seat box does double duty — it stores your gear and provides a sturdy, comfortable seat to fish from, which is why it's so popular with match and coarse anglers who fish a single peg for hours. If you like to stay mobile you may prefer a simple tackle box, whereas a static, comfortable session often calls for a seat box.

Can I use the same boxes for sea and coarse fishing?

Many boxes work well across both disciplines, though there are a few things worth bearing in mind. Sea fishing is harsh on kit, so a robust, salt-resistant box that rinses clean easily is a real advantage. Coarse and match anglers often favour finely compartmentalised trays and seat boxes for organising smaller items and fishing in comfort. If you fish both, a good general-purpose box with adjustable compartments covers a lot of ground — and we're always happy to advise on the best option for how you fish.

How do I look after my trolley and boxes so they last?

The golden rule, especially for sea anglers, is to rinse everything thoroughly in fresh water after each session — salt and sand are brutal on wheels, hinges, catches, and zips! Dry your kit properly before storing to prevent rust and mould, and give wheel axles and moving parts an occasional drop of light oil to keep them turning sweetly. Store bait boxes clean and open so they don't turn stale, and check catches and straps now and then for wear. A little care keeps everything working beautifully for many seasons.

What size bait box do I need?

It depends entirely on how much bait you get through! For a short session with a modest pot of maggots or a few worms, a compact box does the job nicely. For a long beach session where you might take a bulk supply of lugworm, mackerel, or shellfish, you'll want something considerably larger — and possibly insulated to keep it fresh. Many anglers keep a few sizes on hand to suit different trips. If in doubt, size up a little; a bit of extra room is rarely a problem, and it stops bait getting cramped and cooked.

Ready to get properly organised?

Whether you're kitting out for long beach sessions with a sturdy trolley, sorting your terminal tackle into a proper box, or keeping your bait fresh and lively through a summer's day, our Tackle Trolleys, Tackle & Bait Boxes range has exactly what you need. Practical, hard-wearing, proven in UK conditions, and backed by advice from anglers who've been at this since the 1970s.

Browse the full collection below, or get in touch if you'd like a recommendation based on your local marks, the way you fish, and how much kit you like to carry. Get organised, and you'll spend less time faffing and more time fishing — which is what it's all about!