[reefsquater]

Second the pool bucket, I use a three gallon with a screw on lid, can leave it on deck in any sea. I would caution agains a chlorine one as any residual will rust out your stuff in no time, I use an alkalinity one that sat empty outside for a few months. I used to use the one with the snap off lid but I like the screw off ones better.
Inside the bucket I use a second smaller bucket I got from somewhere, it is square in shape. This leaves room around the outside of it for plyers, hooks, mono, and some jigs.

While we are on the subject of carrying fishing stuff I also want to say I hate it when people load up the seating with duffle bags and other stuff.

I can carry enough for most every trip in the bucket, add a small cooler for lunch and a big wheeled cooler for fish and I am set. So many guys change into their fishing gear in the cabin and it is probably why there are so many bags in there. Why not do it at the car when boarding and leave the benches and tables free for their intended use? I understand if there is a chance of rain having an extr bag or if it's an overnight trip but inshore trips? Maybe it is just me who thinks it's such overkill?