How To Maintain Tackle?

[VinnieT]

Hi everyone, I wanted to know if anyone did anything to their hard/soft baits after they were used? How do you prevent rust? Also, how do you store scented soft plastic baits? Is a hard plastic plano box good?

[VinnieT]

Also, what are worm binders and how do you use them?

[g7evans]

I would recommend storing your soft plastics in their original bags.....the ones they are sold in. Most of them come in re-sealable packages. I have done this for years and my plastics are fine and keep their scents. Worm binders are just that....a binder that seals with a zipper that has multiple re-sealable bags to store plastics. I have never used one but am thinking of getting one for next season. As far as rust I've never had a huge issue. I use BPS plastic storage trays....I guess just try to air out your lures before you store....if you fish saltwater....rinse your tackle with fresh water before you store.

[Blair Bassin']

I allow my hard baits (especially spinnerbaits) to sit out for a little bit on the deck of my boat for a little while before a put them away to keep them from rusting. I place them in plastic storage trays based on manufacturer, and for crankbaits, depth and manufacturer. For soft plastics I place mine in plastic bags based on color especially for ones I have a lot of. Then I sort them by type like crawls, jerkbaits esc. That seems to keep them fresh and in order.

[BenBassmaster]

VinnieT, worm binders are like a "photo sleeves" except for worms. You can get them at Bass Pro Shops online or Tackle warehouse. It's like having a bunch of clear soft plastic bags in like say a notebook.

[jhoffman]

Go to your local pharmacy and ask them to save you the desicant packs that come in large bottles of pills. Throw those in your boxes and theyll prevent rust.

[Christian M]

I like to use the plano guide series boxes for my more expensive lures & tackle. They're waterproof & as long as I keep the water out my lures stay rust free. They come in a few different sizes too.

[thehooligan]

My soft baits stay in the original package, and my hard baits are all in plano boxes which come inside after every fishing trip so theres no rust problems...

[5fishlimit]

I keep my soft plastics in the original bags, and after changing hard baits I'll pat them dry on my pants before putting them back.

[Bankbeater]

My soft plastics stay in their original packages. I keep hook bonnets on my cranks, so I usually let them sit out for a few minutes after I am finished with them so they can dry out.

[RyneB]

If you are having porblems with your hard baits rusting. Just drill a few holes in the box on all sides. It will help air flow and keep your hooks from getting rusty.