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Coarse match · Seatboxes · Our take
Preston Innovations Inception Station
Graphite Edition P0120017 and Blue Edition P0120026
A proper match-fishing seatbox with smart storage, a stable footprint and enough room to keep your session tidy rather than rummaging through a tackle mountain.
- 56cm high, 76cm wide and 57–80cm deep
- 16.22kg overall weight
- Mag-Lok 2 Drawer Unit plus a 26mm shallow tray on runners
- Six 50cm telescopic legs with 30mm leg diameter
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Preston Innovations Inception Station in the Graphite and Blue editions, product codes P0120017 and P0120026.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A capable, comfortable and well-organised seatbox for anglers who value stability and storage over keeping weight to an absolute minimum.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Match anglers and regular coarse anglers. It gives you a stable, organised base for float, feeder and pole work without needing to build a box from separate parts.
- Anglers who fish long sessions. The padded seat, footplate and adjustable legs make it easier to stay comfortable while waiting for a bite-time.
Maybe skip if
- Roving anglers who travel light. The 16.22kg weight and generous frame are more kit than you need for short, mobile sessions.
- Anglers who fish tiny or awkward pegs. The 76cm width and adjustable depth can take up a fair bit of real estate on a cramped platform.
The lowdown
Introducing the Preston Innovations Inception Station
A proper match-fishing seatbox with smart storage, a stable footprint and enough room to keep your session tidy rather than rummaging through a tackle mountain.
- 56cm high, 76cm wide and 57–80cm deep
- 16.22kg overall weight
- Mag-Lok 2 Drawer Unit plus a 26mm shallow tray on runners
- Six 50cm telescopic legs with 30mm leg diameter
Quick verdict
A cracking all-round match station
The Inception Station gives you a strong, comfortable and nicely organised base for long days on the bank. The padded seat, six telescopic legs and supplied footplate make it feel like a proper fishing platform rather than just a box with a cushion stuck on top.
It’s not the lightest option for a quick roach session, and the storage layout won’t suit anglers who want a totally modular monster box. For match anglers, feeder fishers and regular coarse lads, though, it’s a very capable bit of kit that gets the important stuff right.
A capable, comfortable and well-organised seatbox for anglers who value stability and storage over keeping weight to an absolute minimum.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The strong frame, Mag-Lok fittings, padded seat and locking footplate give it a properly finished feel.
Six adjustable legs and a broad footprint should keep the station stable across a good range of pegs.
It won’t catch the fish for you, but tidy storage and a secure platform mean less faff when a bite-time arrives.
The drawer, runner tray, soft-touch handwheels and supplied footplate make setup and access straightforward.
It offers a substantial, ready-to-fish package, though mobile anglers may not get enough use from all that frame and storage.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Preston Innovations Inception Station
A decent seatbox can make or break a coarse session, mate. Get the right one and everything has a place, your feet stay planted and you can concentrate on the float rather than wrestling with loose tackle bags. The Preston Innovations Inception Station is built for exactly that sort of organised fishing. It’s a proper match-style setup with a sturdy frame, useful storage and a bit of comfort thrown in.
The first thing that jumps out is the overall footprint. At 76cm wide, with a depth that adjusts from 57cm to 80cm, this isn’t a tiny perch for a quick wander round the lake. It’s a full station. That extra room is handy when you’re setting up a pole, feeder rod or margin rig, but you’ll want to check the peg before lugging it down a tight path.
At 16.22kg, the Inception Station has a fair bit of substance to it. That weight won’t suit everyone, especially if you like stalking roach or moving swims every half-hour. For a match angler settling into one peg, though, the solid feel is part of the appeal. The deluxe padded shoulder strap should make the walk from the car park less of a faff.
Storage is nicely aimed at real coarse-fishing jobs. The Mag-Lok 2 Drawer Unit gives you somewhere for floats, hooklengths, feeders, shot and other bits that need keeping in order. No more tipping one enormous tub onto the ground every time you need a size 18 hook. Keep your most-used patterns in the top drawer and you’ll be clipped up and fishing quicker.
There’s also a 26mm shallow tray on runners. That’s the sort of space you’ll use constantly during a match: hook boxes, disgorgers, plummets, line, bait stops and the cheeky little bits that otherwise vanish under your seat. Because it slides out, it should be easier to get at than storage buried under a cushion or tucked into a tackle bag.
Under the frame sits another 26mm tray with a lid. That’s dead handy for spare rigs, leads, feeders or anything you want protected from rain, bait and general bank grime. A sensible split works well here: everyday items in the shallow runner tray, backup kit underneath, and the drawer unit reserved for the fiddly terminal tackle.
The frame uses six telescopic legs, each with a 30mm diameter and 50cm leg length. That gives you plenty of scope to level the station on sloping banks, muddy margins and uneven pegs. Get the front legs set first, then tweak the rear until the box sits properly square. It sounds basic, but a level seatbox makes a long match feel much less tiring.
The supplied footplate locks in with pins, giving you a firm place to plant your boots. That matters when you’re shipping a pole out, playing a decent bream or leaning forward to net a lump. The padded seat is another welcome touch. You’re still fishing, not lounging in the pub, but comfort counts when the rods are off for hours.
Preston has also fitted Mag-Lok clips and soft-touch handwheels. Those little details are easy to overlook, yet they’re the bits you’ll use every session. A secure clip and a handwheel you can grip with cold or damp fingers are proper bank-friendly touches. Overall, the Inception Station is aimed at anglers who want a stable, tidy and comfortable base for serious coarse fishing, rather than the lightest box in the van.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product codes
- P0120017 Graphite Edition; P0120026 Blue Edition
- Dimensions
- Height 56cm; width 76cm; depth 57–80cm
- Weight
- 16.22kg
- Storage
- Mag-Lok 2 Drawer Unit, 26mm shallow tray on runners and 26mm under-frame cassette with lid
- Frame and legs
- Super-strong construction with six telescopic 50cm legs, 30mm diameter
- Extras
- Padded seat, supplied footplate with locking pins and deluxe padded shoulder strap
Specs checked with Preston Innovations, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Why this seatbox makes sense on the bank
The big selling point is balance. You get useful built-in storage, a stable six-leg frame, a shallow tray for the bits you reach for constantly and a comfy padded seat for those long waits between bites.
That makes it a strong choice when you want one tidy station for floats, feeders, hooklengths and terminal tackle, without dragging half the shed down to the peg.
The station itself
A tidy, stable base for proper coarse sessions
The Inception Station combines a super-strong frame with a padded seat, six telescopic legs and a supplied footplate. It’s designed to keep you planted and organised, whether you’re fishing a pole line, dropping a feeder on the far shelf or flicking a float down the margin.
Storage is the real practical win. The Mag-Lok 2 Drawer Unit handles terminal tackle, while the 26mm shallow tray on runners keeps the active bits close to hand. The lidded 26mm cassette underneath gives you a safer home for spare rigs and backup gear.
Worth knowing. The 57–80cm depth range gives you flexibility, but remember that a larger setup needs room around the peg. It’ll be bob on on a normal match platform, less so in a tiny gap between bushes and a steep bank.
On the bank
Built for anglers who settle in and fish hard
This is a strong fit for match anglers, club anglers and regular coarse fishers who want their kit sorted before the first whistle. The drawer and tray layout suits float and feeder tackle particularly well, with enough separation to stop hooklengths, shot and feeders becoming one big mess.
The footplate and six adjustable legs also make it useful on awkward ground. Level it properly and you’ll have a much more comfortable base for a long day chasing bream, skimmers, carp or a bag of busy silverfish.
Worth knowing. If your usual fishing involves constant swim-hopping, the 16.22kg weight may feel a bit much. This is a station for getting settled, not a tiny roving box you sling over your shoulder between every bite.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
The Graphite Edition is product code P0120017, while the Blue Edition is P0120026. The checked dimensions and features apply to the Inception Station setup described here.
The legs are 30mm in diameter and 50cm long, with telescopic adjustment. The footplate comes supplied and uses locking pins, so you’re not left buying the main platform separately.
Worth knowing. Use the shallow runner tray for tackle you reach for every few minutes. Put backup floats, feeders and spare rigs in the lidded cassette. That simple split saves a load of faffing when the peg suddenly comes alive.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Strong, sleek-looking frame with a proper stable stance
- Padded seat and supplied footplate make long sessions more comfortable
- Useful mix of drawers, shallow tray and under-frame cassette
- Mag-Lok clips and soft-touch handwheels make adjustments less fiddly
Worth knowing
- At 16.22kg, it’s more of a full-session station than a lightweight roving box
- The fixed storage setup may feel less flexible than a highly modular seatbox system
- The wide footprint needs a decent amount of room in cramped pegs
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What storage comes with the Preston Inception Station?
What storage comes with the Preston Inception Station?
You get a Mag-Lok 2 Drawer Unit, a 26mm shallow tray on runners and a 26mm under-frame cassette with a lid. That covers everyday terminal tackle, hooklengths, feeders, floats and smaller accessories nicely.
02Is the footplate included?
Is the footplate included?
Yes. The footplate is supplied and uses locking pins, giving you a more secure platform when you’re fishing with both feet planted or working a pole.
03How heavy is the Inception Station?
How heavy is the Inception Station?
The stated weight is 16.22kg. That’s manageable with the deluxe padded shoulder strap, but it’s still a substantial station rather than a bare-bones seatbox for hopping between swims.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking all-round match station. The strongest reasons to choose it are strong, sleek-looking frame with a proper stable stance and padded seat and supplied footplate make long sessions more comfortable; the main trade-off is at 16.22kg, it’s more of a full-session station than a lightweight roving box.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Strong, sleek-looking frame with a proper stable stance”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Match anglers and regular coarse anglers: It gives you a stable, organised base for float, feeder and pole work without needing to build a box from separate parts.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “At 16.22kg, it’s more of a full-session station than a lightweight roving box”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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