Tackle Rust

[WbDDot]

Anyone have any suggestions on what I can put on my lures to keep them from rusting when not in use? If I put wd-40 will that affect the fish? I don't want them to run from it LOL!

[vanjr]

I rinse and dry after each trip. Replace hooks as needed. Use WD40 on pliers and lip holders and knife but not hooks.

[WesC]

I dont think WD-40 will hurt the fish, One of it's 1000 uses is fish attractant. BUT Here is a statement from WD-40 themselves

What a Fish story!
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.

WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.

[WbDDot]

I rinse and dry after each trip. Replace hooks as needed. Use WD40 on pliers and lip holders and knife but not hooks.

Got it... thanks!

[texasag07]

After rinsing with water, and they are dry throw a liberal amount of baby powder in the tackle tray. It will keep then dry and rust free.

It looks weird, but as soon as the lure hits the water it has all washed off.

[TastesFishy]

Waterproof plano tackle boxes have worked well for me, just make sure to rinse and dry your tackle before storing as condensation will build up inside.

[TroutSupport.com]

Rinse and fully air dry before closing the lid.

Reel Magic isn't bad either, and i've tried the wd 40 and experienced no drop in blow ups but I don't think it's necessary.

[WbDDot]

Thank you everyone for all the good advice! Much Appreciated!

[DirtyTail976]

Actually the primary ingredient in WD-40 (Water Displacement 40) is fish oil...if anything, you could spray it on your lure or bait as an attractant.

[WbDDot]

Actually the primary ingredient in WD-40 (Water Displacement 40) is fish oil...if anything, you could spray it on your lure or bait as an attractant.

read above post about this MYTH... also here is the link to where u can find it directly on the WD-40 website. No fish oil.
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[ShadyAngler]

Keep the moisture out!

I throw some silica-gel packs in each of my tackle trays. On tools I try to rinse and dry completely. As previously called out I replace hooks and such as needed.

[Do It]

For lures while on the water after use I don't but them back in the tackle box but keep separate then back at home rinse with warm water and air dry on paper towels. For hooks keep them in a plastic snuff can with baby powder or corn starch either one. I don't use bait anymore but when I did using this system I never had to discard a hook from corrosion and I did this for probably 20 years. One caution when you open the can on the water don't have your face down wind or you may get powder in your eyes.
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[Yaklash]

To be repetitive so the point gets across:

Rinse thoroughly with fresh water & then completely air dry. I leave them out on hot concrete paving and they dry in about 15 minutes; or on brown paper grocery sacks and let them dry overnight. Either way I wait to put them back into my wading box until it too is completely dry.

You will still have to replace hooks anyway after about a year of use; which you want to do anyway because they get dull with use, even if they don't rust.

[kneekap]

My secret for a rust free tackle box is:

I don't put anything I used back into the box. Keep the used stuff in a
separate box or bucket.

At home, rinse the whole batch of used equipment; lures; and such with fresh water;
dry; oil before they go back into the box.

That way there isn't any salt getting in there to corrode the whole mess.

Took me two zillion years to learn this!

[macjank7]

My secret for a rust free tackle box is:

I don't put anything I used back into the box. Keep the used stuff in a
separate box or bucket.

At home, rinse the whole batch of used equipment; lures; and such with fresh water;
dry; oil before they go back into the box.

That way there isn't any salt getting in there to corrode the whole mess.

Took me two zillion years to learn this!

This!
I also spray PAM inside my wade box. Works great.

[TDD]

My secret for a rust free tackle box is:

I don't put anything I used back into the box. Keep the used stuff in a
separate box or bucket.
At home, rinse the whole batch of used equipment; lures; and such with fresh water;
dry; oil before they go back into the box.

That way there isn't any salt getting in there to corrode the whole mess.

Took me two zillion years to learn this!

x 3

[RedWolf]

I use the silica gel packets that come in just about everything now to keep excessive moisture out of my tackle and gear bags.

[FishingSETX]

I bought some of this from sears. It was the craftsman brand. I used the scraps for my tackle boxes. I cut it to fit the compartments. Haven't had a rust problem since even after dunking the whole box in salt water. Just dumped out the water and let dry.

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