I too have my gear in a carry on type bag. I probably have about 6 or 8 boxes of corkies, all sorted by color and size. I have another for swivels and beads, and yet another full of hooks. A big box of spoons, another with 60-80 plugs. I work from this bag into the vest selecting the corkie box that best seems to fit the condition. IF I do get out of the boat, I just cram that box into a pocket. The pliers, yarn and lead are always in the right spot in the vest. A pocket full of eggs and don't forget the leaders!