Flambeau 00220 Tackle Box Review
Our verdict
At $14.34, the Flambeau 00220 carries the highest star rating in this comparison, 4.8 versus 4.7 or lower for the Plano boxes, and shows 300+ bought last month. Its 169 reviews are the thinnest of the group, but the combination of top rating, low price, and strong recent demand makes it a compelling budget pick.
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Anglers who want a portable, low-cost tackle box with the highest star rating in this comparison and don't mind a smaller review history, especially those who prefer Flambeau's translucent smoke grey design over Plano's opaque finishes.
Skip if
Skip it if you weigh review volume heavily, since its 169 reviews are far fewer than the 619 to 1,600 backing the Plano boxes here, and if you need the larger capacity that the heavier 757004 or 758 cases likely offer.
- Material Plastic
- Color Translucent Smoke Grey
- Pieces 1
- Feature Portable
- Priced 40% below the category median ($23.89 across 66 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 169 owner ratings
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Popularity1.4/5
169 owner reviews, fewer 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
A small, portable box that's easy to toss in a tackle bag or truck cab covers a lot of everyday fishing trips, and the Flambeau 00220 fits that role at $14.34, built from plastic with a translucent smoke grey shell that lets you see what's inside at a glance.
Its 4.8 star rating is the highest of any product in this comparison, edging past the 4.7 stars shared by the $84.67 Plano 758 and $33.24 Plano 1155-03, and the 4.6 stars on the $3.97 Plano Stowaway. That said, its 169 reviews are far fewer than the 619 to 1,600 range covered by those three Plano boxes, so the sample behind that top rating is comparatively small.
Bought last month sits at 300+, triple the 100+ figure shown by all three Plano boxes referenced here. Combined with its low $14.34 price and portable design, that demand signal suggests the 00220 is currently a popular choice, even as its review history builds toward the depth its competitors already have.
Pros
- 4.8 star rating is the highest of any product in this comparison
- 300+ bought last month, triple the 100+ pace shown by the three Plano boxes referenced here
- At $14.34, it costs far less than the $33.24 to $84.67 Plano boxes in this lineup
- Portable design and translucent smoke grey shell make contents easy to see and carry
- Plastic construction keeps it lightweight for day-trip use
Cons
- Only 169 reviews, well below the 619 to 1,600 range of the Plano boxes compared here
- No listed weight, so capacity relative to the heavier Plano options is unclear
- Single translucent smoke grey color option, less choice than some competitors offer
- Portable sizing may mean less storage than larger, heavier tackle boxes in this comparison
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Color | Translucent Smoke Grey |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Portable |
Performance notes
A translucent smoke grey shell serves a practical purpose beyond looks: it lets an angler spot which compartment holds which lure without opening the box, useful when re-rigging quickly on the water. Plastic construction and the 'Portable' feature designation point to a smaller-format case built for grab-and-go trips rather than a full tackle room's worth of storage, which tracks with its low $14.34 price relative to the $33.24-to-$84.67 Plano boxes in this comparison. Without a listed weight, it's hard to gauge exact capacity against the 4.2-to-6.9-pound Plano options, but the portability framing suggests this box trades some volume for convenience. For anglers who want a lightweight box for a tackle bag side pocket or a quick evening trip rather than hauling a full-size case, the smaller footprint implied here fits that use case.
What buyers say
At 4.8 stars, the Flambeau 00220 posts the highest rating in this comparison, ahead of the 4.7 stars shared by the 758 and 1155-03 and the 4.6 stars on the Stowaway. Its review count, 169, is the smallest of the four by a wide margin, the Stowaway alone has nearly ten times as many. A high rating on a smaller review base can still be meaningful, especially paired with the 300+ bought-last-month figure here, triple what any of the three Plano boxes show. That pattern reads as a newer or smaller-footprint listing gaining traction quickly, with an early rating trending positive even though it hasn't yet accumulated the review depth of its longer-established competitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Flambeau 00220 rated higher than Plano's tackle boxes?
Yes, its 4.8 star average is the highest in this comparison, ahead of the 4.7 stars on the Plano 758 and 1155-03 and the 4.6 stars on the Plano Stowaway, though its 169 reviews are far fewer than any of those three.
Why does the Flambeau 00220 show higher recent sales than the Plano boxes?
It shows 300+ bought last month against 100+ for the 758, 1155-03, and Stowaway, likely a combination of its low $14.34 price and top rating, though its smaller 169-review count means the sample behind that trend is still relatively small.
Is this a full-size tackle box or a smaller portable one?
The listing markets it as portable with no weight spec given, suggesting a smaller-format case suited to grab-and-go trips rather than the bulkier 4.2-to-6.9-pound Plano boxes in this comparison built for larger tackle collections.