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Welcome to Team Cordwood Online!
Not your average tackle system.
That is something we hope you agree with. We appreciate you visiting our site and hope you find everything you are looking for. If you don't we encourage you to contact us and give us a chance to make you a believer!
Tourney's & Such
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Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail
IMTT Tournament Trail - Visit IMTT Website
Indiana Muskie Classic
IMC - Visit IMC Facebook Page
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Chippewa Valley Musky Circuit
CWVMC - Visit Website
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The Signature Series
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24 Slot Esox Box
18X12X12 - polycorbonate vertical bait hanging system.
Solid Polycarbonate construction with Plier Cup and Hook Cutter accessories. High Vis Safety corners with optional lid and custom laser etching. >>
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20 Slot Esox Box
16X12X12 - polycarbonate verical bait haning system
Solid Polycarbonate construction with Plier Cup and Hook Cutter accessories. High Vis Safety corners with optional lid and custom laser etching.>>
about us
Our Mission
Is to provide the highest quality fishing tackle systems available while keeping our customers 1st and foremost. We endeavor to provide a hand made customizable made in the USA product that anyone would be proud to show off....We certainly do! -
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The Scoop!
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Polycarbonate?
WOULD YOU LET A 280LB GUY STAND ON YOUR TACKLE BOX...AND BOUNCE?
Well we did! Of course we can't take the credit for how this material performs...we didn't make it, we just use it and it is incredible I stood on it....bounced a bit and then did a little twist and shout that would make Chubby Checker proud! So what is the big deal about this? It's tough! After trying that it lead to other tests that were just plain brutle on that poor box. It has been subjected to a piercing test and while it did penetrate the surface it did not go through the wall. We have shot this thing with a pellet gun (950fps) and it survived (although we almost didn't...it ricochetted with extreme prejudice)! Finally we gave it 4 swift and sturdy blows with a dead blow hammer and again it laughed in our face. So having abused this box thouroughly we are confident that it will withstand all a typical Musky Angler will throw at it during normal use. We Hope you will agree.
Makrolon® manufactered by Bayer Material Science is used in everything from headlamps to the windshield on your boat so you know it has withstood the test of time. It has tremendous clarity and UV resistant properties making it the perfect material for an Esox Box!
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Innovative Designs
Take our PFS for example!
Not only is this clear but is also features our split box design. Unlike the traditional Pedestal Caddy installation and removal is a snap.
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Custom Designs
The Hilger Blade Box
Born from one of our awesome clients mind and realized in the finished product now available for all, we liked it so much we even named it after him!
Go to Custom Form and design your own
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The IMTT!
What's the IMTT About?
The Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail (“IMTT”), an Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation, is uniquely set up through the cooperation of existing muskie clubs throughout the state. The organization’ s mission is to promote interaction and camaraderie among muskie fishermen in the State of Illinois, and help maintain and expand the state’s fishery.
2015 Tournament Trail
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221 E Main St. Ste. 1 Aledo, IL. 61231
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Where did this Cordwood thing come from?
Well it all started at the 4man bass Tournament in Southern Illinois
So Coach has fished in this 4 man tourney for years. It is on Crab Orchard in S. Illinois. His Brother-in-law Mike is one of the Tournament directors
For several years one of our friends fished with Coach by the name Bruce M (last name withheld to avoid the shame of the following story). So as it goes the team caught some fish, Mike the tourney director said to Bruce "looks like you've got'em stacked up like cordwood!"
Normally this is not a big deal but Bruce looked confused, now mind you to make matters worse Bruce grew up on a farm...so he has stacked cords of wood himself. He said something to the effect "What the heck is Cordwood". This absolutely set Mike off and he proceeded to berate Bruce for being so ignorant! You have to understand, in our group, the better friends you are the worse the verbal abuse and scathing insults to your manhood are!
Moving along to the weigh in...
So fast forward to the end of the day and the team has a bag of fish. So in true form Mike sees them coming up with fish and says "Oh it looks like Team Cordwood was on fish!" That is where the teams name began. I am sure, just knowing Mike as I do that there was much more said and possibly some public humiliation as well.
And then I start Fishing the 4 man
When I can into the mix and heard about the whole "Team Cordwood" thing I immediately had hats and shirts made as a continuation of the abuse towards Bruce......but since then Team Cordwood LLC was born and today is not only the "Team Name" wherever we fish but also whoever fishes with us is a Team Cordwood Member. So from a verbal tongue lashing and public humiliation to a brand, The Team Cordwood saga continues. I also believe Coach fell in the water that year.....but that is not the first time that has happened (including the whole ..."I Armour All'd the seats" episode, which is a whole other saga).
Coach
This isn't an overnight deal
William "Coach" Breeden, like many other Muskie fishermen has been tinkering with all sorts of homemade contraptions for fishing since the early 70's. Some have worked great, but didn't withstand the test of time, others simply lead to bodily injury!
Hey! I could use that!
Styrofoam coolers, 4" Down spout, Aluminum, Packing tubes for rods and the list goes on. Coach has used it all to make tackle boxes and other accessories. He sold one of his ideas in the 80's to Plano®, it is now known as the Magnum® Musky Box (which just happened to be my 1st Musky Box!). The Esox Box is just another rung on Coaches ladder of accomplishments.
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Tourney Dates of Note
Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail
UPDATING FOR 2017May 13th - 15th 2016
Indiana Muskie Classic IMC
Chippewa Valley Muskie Circuit
UPDATING FOR 2017...
28th Annual Greater Wisconsin Muskie Tournament
UPDATING- See more info here!
31th Annual National Championship Musky open Tournament
UPDATING See more info here!
First WI Chapter of Muskies, Inc. 40th Annual Muskie Tournament
UPDATING- See more info here!
Know of some more worth mentioning?
If you would like to see your tournament or a tournament you know of listed here...let us know and we will post it here!
Email us at: info@teamcordwood.comThanks
We have met alot of great people!
We would like to take this time to thank a whole bunch of people and companies that have made this ride so far really enjoyable.
One of our 1st sales and giveaway helpers - Chad Paffel of Muskie Metal Lures
Jeremy Sivis from the Indiana Musky Classic for putting on such a stellar tournament & one of the 1st to purchase the Caddy (now PFS)
Jeronimo Chavez from Dreamscape Engraving For saving my butt and for not being afraid to etch ANYTHING!
There are tons more people to thank and just not enough space. Thanks to all our Facebook® Friends as well for all the likes.
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Signature Series 24 Slot Esox Box
Made of Poly Carbonate with Heavy Duty Straps, Premium Rubber Feet, and High Vis Safety Corners
As with every box we sell this box is hand crafted from sheet goods. Polycarbonate is clear, strong and bends before it breaks. It's the same stuff your boat windshields are made of! So yes it can stand being on the water in just about every condition!
Why no lid?
No lid was our preference, we didn't want it in the way nor did we want to open it everytime we wanted in the box. Some of you have your reasons for wanting a lid and we certainly oblige. So when ordering a lid is an option. We have experimented with many hinge types from a unique elastomeric hinge to ABS Piano hinges. Since we utilize strap handles our lid is not load bearing which doesn't limit us to one type or material of hinges.
This box accomodates multiple baits per slot (depending on the bait of course) which means the 24 slot box will hold almost 40 baits in all. You'll find that this box is awesome for quick bait finding so...."Stop Fishing for Lures!"
The Difference is Clear
Signature Series 20 Slot Esox Box
Made of Poly Carbonate with Heavy Duty Straps, Premium Rubber Feet, and High Vis Safety Corners
As with every box we sell this box is hand crafted from sheet goods. Polycarbonate is clear, strong and bends before it breaks. It's the same stuff your boat windshields are made of! So yes it can stand being on the water in just about every condition!
Why no lid?
No lid was our preference, we didn't want it in the way nor did we want to open it everytime we wanted in the box. Some of you have your reasons for wanting a lid and we certainly oblige. So when ordering a lid is an option. We have experimented with many hinge types from a unique elastomeric hinge to ABS Piano hinges. Since we utilize strap handles our lid is not load bearing which doesn't limit us to one type or material of hinges.
This box accomodates multiple baits per slot (depending on the bait of course) which means the 20 slot box will hold almost 30 baits in all. You'll find that this box is awesome for quick bait finding so...."Stop Fishing for Lures!"
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2015 Spring Classic
March 14 & 15 – IMTT Spring Classic at Lake Kinkaid
Contacts: Kyle Kroening; kpkroening@yahoo.com; 505-252-0693 or Garry Brookman; glbimtt@charter.net; 573-258-9860 Fishing Hours: 7-4 Saturday & 7-2 on Sunday Take Off & Return: Mount Joy Boat Ramp (Main Marina) Friday Night Registration: 5-8 pm @ America’s Best Value Inn, Murphysboro IL ***DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 8 pm FRIDAY, MARCH 13th, 2015*** Saturday Dinner/Raffle: 6 pm – ?? @ VFW Post 7190, 108 S 10th St., Murphysboro IL (Behind the Courthouse on 10th Street) Local Lodging: America’s Best Value Inn 128 E Walnut St., Murphysboro IL 62966 Lake Info: No launch fee, no horsepower limit. Entry fee: $150 per person
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2015 Jake Wolf Memorial Tournament
March 21 & 22 – IMTT Jake Wolf Memorial Tournament at Spring Lake North
Contact: Bob Taylor; imtt2014@gmail.com; 309-262-9720 Fishing Hours: 7-4 Saturday & 7-2 on Sunday Take Off & Return: Causeway ramp Friday Night Registration: 5-8:30pm @ McCritter’s Grill 2801 Court St., Pekin IL 61554 (IL Rte. 9W) ***DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 8:30 pm FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2015*** Saturday Dinner / Raffle: 6 – 9 PM at McCritter’s Grill, 2801 Court St, Pekin IL 61554 (IL Rte 9W) Local Lodging: Concord Inn 2801 Court St., Pekin IL 61554; 309-347-5533; Super 8 3830 Kelly Ave., Pekin IL 309-347-8888; EconoLodge 3240 Vandever Ave., Pekin, IL 309-353-4047 Lake Info: No Launch fee, Max HP 25 Entry Fee: $150 per person ***Spring Lake North only has parking for the first 18 tournament rigs to launch the morning of the tournament. All others must be shuttled to the Spring Lake South parking lot or to the campground area.***
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2015 Shawnee Muskie Hunters’ “Spring Fling Tournament”
May 2 & 3 – Shawnee Muskie Hunters’ “Spring Fling Tournament” at Lake Kinkaid
Contact: John Wright; 618-698-4893 or Jerry Ford; 618-558-7932 Fishing Hours: 7-4 Saturday & 7-2 on Sunday Take Off & Return: Mount Joy Boat Ramp (Main Marina) Friday Night Registration: Americas Best Value Inn 128 E Walnut St., Murphysboro IL 62966 Saturday Dinner / Raffle: 6:30pm; Murphysboro American Legion 1700 Gartside St,, Murphysboro IL Local Lodging: Americas Best Value Inn 128 E Walnut St., Murphysboro IL 618-687-2244 Lake Info: No launch fee, no horsepower limit. Entry Fee: $100 per person; Youth under 18 – $50 per person
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2015 Fox River Valley Chapter “Challunge on the Chain”
May 16 – Fox River Valley Chapter “Challunge on the Chain” at Fox Chain of Lakes
Contact: Steve Kroll; stevekrollcpa@sbcglobal.net Fishing Hours: 7- 3 Take Off & Return: Steitz’s Resort on Bluff Lake. You can launch and recover from anywhere on the Chain, but departure is at Steitz’s Dinner / Raffle: Antioch VFW. 75 North Ave., Antioch IL 60002 Local Lodging: Best Western Plus 350 West Illinois Route 173, Antioch IL 60002 847-395-3606 Lake Info: Fox Waterway Stickers available @ Triangle Sports and Marine, 23480 W Grass Lake Rd., Antioch IL 60002 847-395-0813; CJ Smiths Resort, 25315 W. Grass Lake Rd., Antioch IL 60002 847-395-2753; Ben Watts Marina, 116 S U.S Highway12, Fox Lake IL 60020 847-587-0211 Entry fee: TBA
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The PFS
The Cordwood Pedestal Fishing Sytem (PFS)
Built like all of our boxes the PFS will help to streamline you day on the water. Several options for whatever species you fish for making this will a crucial piece of equipment on your boat!
Ease of Use!
If you have or have ever removed a traditional Pedestal Caddy you can already see what the big deal is about ours. The Split Box design means intallation and removal of your caddy is now mear seconds rather than minutes. Not only that but it is packed with features!
The myriad of choices, well basically whatever you can come up with can be put on the PFS as an accessory. We can even custom etch it for you! Show off your pride in your business, personal or even your design idea!
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The Hilger Blade Box
Made of Poly Carbonate with Heavy Duty Straps, Premium Rubber Feet, and High Vis Safety Corners
As with every box we sell this box is hand crafted from sheet goods. Polycarbonate is clear, strong and bends before it breaks. Like our Esox Box with Lids we utilize the Patent Pending "Monster Hinge" and a Heavy Duty 1" Polypropolene strap and Heavy Duty Buckle
Born from an Idea
This box was the brain Child of Randy Higer of the IMTT. He was looking for a way to store and carry his large "Safety Pin Style" Spinners. After a few emails and A sketch of the idea we sent him a render and the rest is history.
Box is 9" tall by 16" long by 9" deep with a single divider through the center allowing for the perfect perch for your spinners!
Note: Hinges are now riveted Black ABS Monster hinges & Lid is made of Opaque Black Polycarbonate! 
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Boatz Series Bait Bar
Made of Poly Carbonate with High Vis Safety Corners
A truely unique product that answers the challenge we have all had with where to put baits that I can get at quickly!
Simplicity at it's finest
This can be attached to almost any V Hull boat that has highwall sides. It attaches directly to your Bow, Aft, Port or Starboard areas wherever you have a spot. Can even be mounted on the front of a console since it will flex.
The Bait Bar can accommodate up to 20 baits depending on size and allows for the baits to hang behind the bar where baits are less apt to snag
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Create your own box!
Cordwood Custom Order Request
Thanks for visiting Team Cordwood. We appreciate you taking the time to let us serve you. If you have any other quetsions please email us at info@teamcordwood.com
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