Good, fair review. I've got one, and can confirm it's bullet-proof, comfy and stable once in situ, and comes with great customer service. But I find I like it less and less. You can become a "prisoner" of such a heavy box, fishing just pegs where you can park close. Yes, wheel, kits, motors even .... but all that fills the car with junk and adds chores to the freedom of fishing. It's all sharp edges, and I bet you'll soon have barked your shins, scraped the door frames, scratched the floor with those meat-tenderiser feet, and, if you're an 11stone weakling like me, possibly given yourself a hernia or a slipped disc getting it in the boot. After a few years, I only use the basic box without sub-frame, footplate etc, and in lockdown, I got my old Boss Canal Compact plus footplate out of the shed: it's svelte, light, comfortable and portable and I'm wondering why I bought into the idea of an all-singing, all-dancing fishing station that I can barely move. When they describe things as "light" these days, the word has a whole new meaning.

I’ve just bought one and it is easily the best box I’ve ever had and I’ve been fishing for over 45 years so had a few. It ain’t light and there is no way you’re carrying it any distance but with a wheel kit you don’t need a trolley or platform or both so saves space and weight there. I only really fish natural venues and this is as good as it gets especially with the addition of an outrigger for getting into the water. It’s not perfect, nothing is as we all have different tastes, but it’s pretty close for my style of fishing and the venues I fish. Like you mentioned, I’ve completely removed the pole butt support as it’s not needed imo and is a bit of a ball buster. Other than that there isn’t much else I don’t like and it is so versatile in the fact that you can tailor it to fit your needs with the configurations and available extras. It can be exactly what you want it to be. One final point is that the customer service you receive from Rick Tyler is second to none. You really do get that one to one service. Well done on the review Ben as, although obviously owning one I know all about the system, I did actually learn a couple of things I didn’t know or had sussed out so thanks 👍

Come on guys let's get his subscriptions higher ! he's working very hard for us during lockdown bless him. Stay safe... Gazza

I bought exactly the same box a couple of weeks ago, same XL tray with lid. I just didn’t buy the wheel kit or bump bar. It’ll go on my Preston trolley and if I need to use a bump bar to fish at 16 metres on a windy day or whatever, I’ll simply use the one I already have attached to the legs at the front of the platform. I can see landing fish with a bump bar beyond this point being a bit of an obstacle to be honest. Not used the box yet because my local fisheries have very kindly shut during lockdown, but I’ve played around with the box so can say it is very good. It’s solid and built to last for a lifetime. All the parts are quality. You might think it’s expensive but my last two boxes have had legs that fell off, wouldn’t let you open drawers when sat on the box, and have let water into the trays. I had to get rid of both which when added up, cost more than this box which is likely to last a lifetime and able to cope with any situation. Some further observations from me..... Set the box to the right height to allow your feet to be flat on the platform with your thighs parallell with the ground for comfort. Do this with the frame only using the allen key. No need for extra trays to be fitted etc to adjust the box height. Once done, there is no further need to adjust the frame. If you get a second pin for the swivel tray, you can fix it into a more permanent position, in a more sturdy way, so it remains accessible at all times and feel 100% solid. With one pin it is less sturdy, though still wouldn’t collapse. If it then rains, take one pin out, and swivel the tray back under the main tray to keep your groundbait dry. The main tray is as solid as a rock, has room for at least 8 bait boxes plus other bits and pieces and needs no additional legs. Takes two seconds to drop into place on your seatbox legs, you don’t even need to secure it futher from there with handwheels, it won’t be going anywhere. No need to fiddle about with lining up holes on the tray to your legs at all, the holes are in the solid frame of the tray, they don’t move! Nothing worse than having adjustable fitments that slide about and cost time setting up before a match. I’ve only just realised (thanks) that you can drop the keepnet attachments onto the top of your legs to screw rod rest heads into for example, but the inner legs are 25mm so you could, as I was thinking of doing, cut down 25mm legs from old seatboxes, fit screw fittings into the ends of them first (you can get Daiwa D25 screw fitting inserts for 25 mm legs), then slide them into your 36mm legs. That still leaves you with three keepnet fittings to attach to your extending frame, so no keepnet bar required unless you need more than three keepnets. With the self made 25mm legs with screw fittings attached, you can then attach a gripper rod rest head and Guru Reaper method feeding rod rest head directly to your legs for when feeder fishing and without needing additional feeder arms etc. The holes on your extending frame, where you would’ve attached your bump bar, are also 25mm so plug in your Guru Reaper rest or equivalent here, with the gripper rest on your middle leg. So, one of the savings from an Octbox is that you need to buy less, and carry less, attachments around with you. No keepnet bar, umbrella arm, feeder arm etc. The box’s versatility is such that you make more use of the box’s inbuilt flexibility. The plastic feet above the serrated metal feet are supposed to work in conjunction with each other. The metal feet dig into soft ground and stop sinking at the plastic feet that are then designed to provide suction, to give an absolutely solid base to your fishing, and that’s basically what you’re buying here. A box for life meeting all needs, cleverly designed, solid, not flimsy, not going to break, made with quality components. It’s a tank. Umbrellas can be secured into the holes on your tray and they don’t budge an inch btw. Alternatively, can be fitted directly into a 36mm leg after removing the 25mm extending leg. There’s enough room in the two 20mm drawers for all your rigs for any given venue on any given match day, but if you’re a match angler who likes to take all his armourery with him, I suggest you take all your other rigs in a separate stacking tray, possibly from your old box. The main advantage with the Octbox is that it is so easy and quick to set up. All your attachments like your pole sock can be left set up on the box when you pack away. At your next match, in just 2-3 minutes, you can have your box fully set up, by just swinging any attachments out into place from last time, and simply dropping your tray on your legs. Your bait can be carried to your venue already in your tray, just drop it on your legs ready to go. This gives more time to plumb up, adjust rigs, do bait prep. I’m not associated with Octbox btw, don’t really know Rick at Octbox, not sponsored or employed by Octbox, I just did a bit of research before buying my new box, and now I have it, can see that I made the right choice. It is heavy though. It needs the wheel kit or a trolley, you’ll not be able to carry it with a strap. I suggest a trolley, not sure you’ll get your pole holdall, rod holdalls, and brolley on the wheel kit in addition to your box, accessories, and other luggage. As for the ball busting pole butt support, it is very solid if you wanted to use it, but rather than take it off if you don’t, and risk losing it or the screws it is attached with, simply reverse it and screw it back in again to avoid singing like Aled Jones if you ram your nads against it. Good piece of kit.

Great review Ben, I’ve had my Octbox for about 2 years now and absolutely love it, they are as you say built to last. The other thing that is well worth mentioning is the customer service from Octbox which is superb. Keep the honest reviews coming and tight lines.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Hi Ben, watched a few of your reviews now and you really do give a good honest opinion. I have been waiting your this box to come out and the chance to see it its definatley helped with making choices. - and keep up the great vids .

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I commented on your Guru box, I’m a disabled angler and I’m on my second Octbox sold my first one for the same as I paid for it and now have the D36 with all the bits you can add. Wouldn’t use any other box as the updates that this box gets is due to Rick listening to feedback from us who buy it and he continues to evolve it each iteration is to improve the whole system. In my personal opinion having used this since it first came on the market there is no contest, end of best box on the market in Europe.

Keep the reviews coming Ben. Keeps us all sane in this crazy world.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

cheers Colin

I've got a D25 octbox, once you get used to it and set up how you want it they are brilliant!

Great detailed review ! Let’s all make sure we are subscribed to the channel as he is putting lots of time into producing these videos for all of us ! Stay safe. Let’s hope it warms up over the next couple of weeks so we can all get back on the bank 👍

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Paul means alot

Cheers for all the videos, appreciate it.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Granville my pleasure

great box got mk19 d25 box great box extremely well made and thought out . great video once again

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good vid/review as always Ben 👍 At my age I'm going for the Korum X25 Deluxe when they back in stock!

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Fantastic review Ben really informative keep up the good work

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Barry

I purchased the D25 last June a lot less expensive than the D36. I had many doubts but It’s actually lighter than my old Preston box. So easy to get level. Set up is easy. I unclip the drawers from frame get the frame level on platform clip the drawers back on. Rock solid, I don’t even use the middle legs. I ditched the ball catcher and had a bench seat made,didn’t get on with the original. I have a 4 wheel barrow system that makes moving it easy. Without doubt the best box I have ever owned.

Thanks for yet another Vid Ben. I thought long and hard and very nearly bought an Octbox, They are brilliantly engineered and I don't agree that they're overpriced. It may well be worth mentioning that the D25 box is a cheaper option and a lot lighter. I believe that the D36 is designed for anglers who visit all kinds of venues whereas if you're predominantly a commercial water angler the cheaper and light D25 is a good option.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

yeah a great point Mike

The Marmite box. Design and engineering first class some really well thought out and practical features. Thanks for another really honest and we'll put together review. 🎣👍

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Great honest reviews as like you do on all the tackle you show, keep the good work up ben, its a breath of fresh air, Instead of listing to all the shit these sponsored anglers come out with.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

cheers bud

Great Review Ben👍keep up the good work mate👍🇬🇧🎣

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Top job Ben cheers 👍

This is a great revue Ben great stuff 😀

@Angling4U

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert

Got the d25 just before Christmas all the octbox are superb didn't go for the 36 simply because i don't go into 4ft plus of water and the 25 will go plenty deep enough with the out rigger on and the leg strength is as good as the 36/ check out the leg strength test octbox has on the tube. This was the only box system i was ever going to get new after looking at friends the barrow system is excellent. Simply the best you can get rick is really easy man to do business with

Great review Ben ,looks really strong 💪 does it come with a 4x4 truck 😀 ,keep em coming please 👍 excellent stuff

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! cheer Gary

Looks like a real good seatbox looks sexy with the black an white thanks Ben 👍

great review of a great Box ... you would keep the pole rest if you used it once superb idea

I own a d25, and I can go upto 3ft out in the water and doesn’t move a mm. A d36 is only for those out in high rivers every single week, so a like for like comparison would be a Preston/ matrix box with accessories and a trolley and a platform, you would soon be knocking on 1k. A d25 is also lighter than the absolute and matrix etc It may not look fantastic but it is unrivalled with adaptability, and will outlast all other boxes. Once you’ve used one a few times it’s rare that people go back. Also customer service 5 stars. I had a slight issue with a bait tray once, and I had a new one at my door before I even had a chance to check my email to see if they had replied!! You can also have the standard pole loop on the front if requested.

Good looking Meccano Set. Practical in certain ways yet ponderous and ungainly in others. I also think the weight can become an issue when it comes to the anglers who are lets say are less able than others. I completely agree with how some of the options are attached and positioned. Not the greatest fan of the side tray as it to close to the box. I would also worry about the actual high of the box fully loaded with Rod Bags etc. The other issue I have is the fact that although you have on the one you showed a 2 and a 3 draw stacker I would have preferred the option of single draw and Tray units. Final issue is the price which I feel is on the high side of value. Well presented though.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

you can change to less stacks & height is on a h frame so you can have any height with cassettes on

I've had a Milo m90 for 18 years. It's still perfect. And very very similar to the outbox. These are built to last. Yes some quirks but the quality is superb. You'll defo need a wheel kit. It's enough just to lift it out if the car.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Have to agree about the pole roost just seems a bit far for me, really nice review and would give anyone really good pointers if they were considering an octbox product, great channel keep up the great work

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Phil

Would the Bump Bar legs face towards you to reduce the distance it was away from you if you .. .. Great review bud .. .. if I had the dosh & wa 20 years younger thats would be for me .. ..

excellent review Ben, there is nothing i like about this box, it looks awkward and very mechano like, definately remove the ball buster and the extentions from that nasty foot plate all that scaffolding isnt neccessary... there was one thing i like i lied.. it was the colour that looked ok. thanks again Ben this was a great review to have breakfast over.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I know its a marmite one

@robertwalker4069

3 жыл бұрын

keep up the tackle videos very informative

The knobs look like the sensas box ones , wonder if there made by same manufacturer

what weight is the box on its own, and how long do the legs extend from the base seeing as its got a long extending part at the top of the leg cheers

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Ill get back to you

Not for me never liked octbox products over priced and trying to be too much,a jack of all trades but master of none.if you have to change or adapt it in my eyes its not been thought out. Each to there own i suppose. Good vid mate though keep em coming

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

lol its a very marmite product

Hi Ben, great video as usual however just on the price of this as it being a top end of the market review a lot of people such as myself, beginner and younger anglers can’t afford this price for a box. Could you do a review on a cheaper more value for money box?

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

I did say this in the video fella i try to cover all price ranges available. This one is the high bracket if you go through our unboxings playlist there is cheaper versions for you to look at hope that helps cheers

Can you buy those legs separately?

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% but I would of thought so

Best on the market imo. All though I would like to see the spacecraft foot plate done away with and a nice simple black powder coated one in its place.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

agreed

That looks the part

In terms of the better known anglers who use, or who have used the box, off the top of my head....Nick Speed, Dean Barlow, Tom Scholey, Darren Frost I think? After reading some comments I’m thinking Marmite LOL. 😂😂 i.e. you love it or hate it. No probs with hating it though, we all look for different things in a box. I’m looking for something that meets all my needs, will last, is quality, and where the bloody legs don’t fall off.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

agree it may not be a looker but it wont let you down

The bit that hits you in the balls 😂

@Angling4U

Жыл бұрын

lol always keeping it real

great review i wouldnt have that bit on front either not my cup of tea reminds me to much of mechano set but good honest review

Nar it's not for me I fish rivers and don't fancy getting that up and down high banks and over fencing

Cracking review would love one but I would need to sell a kidney first.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

preston inception station best for the money at the moment or matrix s30 superbox

@stephenarmstrong6620

3 жыл бұрын

@@Angling4U I got the inception 360 for Christmas well happy with it, but if money no object I would go for Octo definitely. Like I said really good review 👏👏👏

@garyfalkingham1783

3 жыл бұрын

Just gotvthe inception station ,great box

Great for the natural match angler, big reservoirs, Ireland etc...but over engineered for commercials I think!

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

yeah i would agree

£1000 + what a bargain.Built to last a life time would never need to buy another box again... if you only had it for 10 years only £2 a week ... would rather spend the money on this box than a pole.. I'm gonna start saving and get 1.

What 's the price

@Angling4U

Жыл бұрын

For everything £1050

Ben I will have a bet that you buy one of these lol

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

nah like my matrix too much

I prefer the station boxes myself

If its aluminium you would think it wouold be light

@jamsams

3 жыл бұрын

To gain the strength it's renowned for they'll have used a heavier gauge aluminium, instars of the lightest option. It's probably twice as heavy as it could have been.

Great video though sorry for the bad comments but I don’t like it

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone is entitled to there opinion fella

Sorry ben I hate it never liked them to heavy it's like a Meccano set and it ain't worth a grand it's ugly to many draws to many add ons tackle tart territory again, I know someone who's got the old version of it it takes him ages to set everything up the amount of extras he's got beggars belief I know some people like them but sorry I certainly ain't one of them.

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

I was the same until i got up close with one. But although i would have one i prefer my commercial boxes just more my style

Nice box's but way to heavy

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

Sure is

Rive- best

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

no the best have lots of problems with brackets catches but they are a nice box

I don’t like that box 1 bit there is nothing I like about it sorry it don’t look good it just looks like bob built it in his back garden with spare metal parts sorry

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

yeah its a love hate relationship I didn't like them until i got up close with one and understood it a bit better. Saying that i still prefer the commercial style boxes i fish with.

@jamsams

3 жыл бұрын

Spot on. It's the Susan Boyle of seat boxes, very good at what it does, but fugly as hell. It does look like the apprentice has been let loose with some aluminium sheet and a welder. As for the pole support, any further out you'll be on the opposite peg.

@chrisgraves5112

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamsams simple ,functional and does exactly what a box is supposed to do ,you dont have to have the spray bar ,best barrow system on the market ,yes it's not blown from a sheet of aluminum and sculptured by Rembrandt but some of us dont want a box that looks like a tarts purse

I know these get good words spoken about them, but they look so dated and nasty to me

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

as someone said its a Susan Boyle. not great to look at but it doses the job well

Over rated over priced.. matrix any day

@Angling4U

3 жыл бұрын

for me I agree for the natural venue angler they make alot of sense