Plano 23500-00 Size Stowaway with Adjustable Dividers Review
Our verdict
At $3.97, the Plano 23500-00 Stowaway is by far the cheapest option in this comparison, yet it carries the highest review count at 1,600 and a 4.6 star average. With 100+ bought last month, it functions less as a standalone tackle box and more as an affordable, adjustable-divider insert for organizing smaller compartments.
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Anglers who need a cheap, adjustable-divider insert box to organize small terminal tackle like hooks, swivels, and sinkers, or who want extra compartmentalized storage inside a larger tackle bag without spending much.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a single large-capacity case for a full tackle collection. At this price point it's a small stowaway box, and anglers wanting one all-in-one case should look at the larger, pricier Plano 758 or 757004 instead.
- Priced 83% below the category median ($23.89 across 66 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 1,600 owner ratings
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Popularity4.0/5
1,600 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Sorting a mess of hooks, swivels, and split rings usually means reaching for a small divided box rather than a full-size tackle case, and the Plano 23500-00 Stowaway fits that role at just $3.97.
Despite its low price, it carries the highest review count of any product in this comparison at 1,600, and a 4.6 star average that sits only a tenth of a point below the 4.7 stars shared by the pricier 758, 757004, and 1155-03 boxes. That combination of volume and rating suggests it's a widely bought, dependable small-parts organizer rather than a niche accessory.
Bought last month sits at 100+, the same pace as the $84.67 758 and $33.24 1155-03, both of which cost many times more. For anglers who just need adjustable dividers to keep small tackle separated, the Stowaway delivers a comparable rating at a fraction of the price of the larger boxes in this lineup.
Pros
- At $3.97, it's the least expensive tackle storage option in this comparison by a wide margin
- 1,600 reviews is the highest review count among all four Plano products compared here
- 4.6 star rating sits within a tenth of a point of the pricier 758, 757004, and 1155-03 boxes
- Adjustable dividers let anglers customize compartment sizes for different tackle types
- 100+ bought last month matches the pace of boxes costing 8 to 21 times more
Cons
- No listed material, weight, or color specs available for this product
- Likely too small to serve as a standalone tackle box for a full gear collection
- 4.6 star rating is the lowest of the four Plano products in this comparison, though only by a tenth of a point
- Bought last month at 100+ ties the slower-moving boxes rather than the 757004's 300+
Performance notes
Adjustable dividers are the main functional feature here, letting anglers reconfigure compartment sizes to fit anything from tiny hooks to bulkier lures without needing a separate box for each tackle type. At $3.97, it's priced as a utility insert rather than a standalone case, which tracks with the lack of published weight or material specs compared to the larger 758, 757004, and 1155-03 boxes in this lineup. Its high review count, 1,600 versus 1,100 or fewer for the pricier boxes, likely reflects volume: a low price point and broad utility as an add-on organizer tend to generate more purchases and more reviews over time than a single large case that most anglers only buy once. For anyone stocking multiple small dividers to sort tackle by type, the price makes it easy to buy several without a major outlay.
What buyers say
With 1,600 reviews, this Stowaway box has accumulated more feedback than any other product in this comparison, including the $84.67 Plano 758 and $56.59 757004, both at 1,100 reviews. Its 4.6 star average sits a tenth of a point below those pricier boxes' 4.7 stars, a small gap that is easy to explain by sheer volume, more reviews naturally pull an average toward the middle. The 100+ bought-last-month figure matches the 758 and 1155-03 despite this product's much lower price, which suggests steady, repeat-purchase demand rather than a one-time surge. Overall the pattern reads as a well-established, high-volume product with a slightly wider range of buyer experiences behind its rating.
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Frequently asked questions
How many reviews does the Plano 23500-00 Stowaway have?
It has 1,600 reviews, the highest count of any product in this tackle box comparison, ahead of the 1,100 reviews each for the Plano 758 and 757004, and the 619 reviews for the 1155-03.
Is a $3.97 tackle box actually usable, or is it too cheap to trust?
The price reflects its role as a small, adjustable-divider insert rather than a full-size case. Its 4.6 star rating across 1,600 reviews suggests it holds up well for its intended purpose of organizing small tackle, even though it lacks published weight or material specs.
Should I buy this instead of a larger Plano tackle box?
It depends on need. This Stowaway suits sorting small items like hooks and swivels. For a full tackle collection in one case, the larger $56.59 757004 or $84.67 758 with their 2-kilogram-class builds are better suited, though at a much higher price.