Abstract: The present is directed to a device for storing and drying a fishing reel wherein the device includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, and at least one side wall, wherein the top wall, bottom wall, and at least one side wall define an interior space. The top wall and the bottom wall each contain a corresponding orifice wherein the diameter of a fishing rod fits within each orifice. The device also includes at least one fan for blowing air into the housing and drying a fishing reel located in the interior space of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tackle box system that cleans, stores and dries fishing tackle. The tackle box system includes at least one storage tray and a base unit. The storage tray has a top wall and a bottom wall, wherein each wall comprises a plurality of perforations. The base unit comprises an interior space wherein at least a portion of the storage tray fits within the interior space. The base unit further includes at least one fan for blowing air into the storage tray.