Rusting tackle problem?

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(02-15-2012 04:44 PM)manitoubass2 Wrote:  

(02-15-2012 01:37 AM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  I think what I'll be doing is moving all the lures to a separate tray to air out when I get home. That should do the trick.

Just set it somewhere in the house with the lid open overnight to dry and you'll have no issues.

Quality cranks will rarely rust regardless.

For jigs and hooks, as you've seen, I keep them separate from my other tackle to prevent rust transfer.
For removing hooks you will need split ring pliers(it can be done with your fingers, but its a major pain in the a**)

I've rarely had rusting proplems with cranks and such - possibly because I do give all my gear a chance to dry upon getting home, including the reels, and especially buzz baits with rubber skirts.

But I do have a trick for bare hooks and jig heads that I got from an old fishin' buddy (god rest his soul).

Silica Gel - you know - those wee packs of crystals that you get in electronic equipment and cameras (that you arent supposed to eat)........... they seem to help me control bait hook rusting.

I keep my hooks in a seperate container (old large pill bottle/tube) with a few of these gel packs crammed in the bottom. Since I started doing this I have not had any big issue with rusting of the hooks in these tubes.

I also keep a few big packs of gel in my storage tackle boxes at home. I really dont know if it makes a difference here - but it hasnt hurt and I have not had rusting of stuff stored in the basement.

Siica gel packs can be reconditioned by careful controlled heating in a microwave to drive off moisture (lots of sites on line will explain the process). I do this maybe once or twice a summer season - only takes a bit of time.

Cheers