Mr_Scrogg Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 We had some equipment come in from England and inside was huge packs of Silica. 100g each packet. Ive heard it's good to prevent moisture buildup and rust hooks. Since these are obviously too big for plano boxes in the current packaging, could I make small pouches to put into the boxes? Quote
Cryoglobin Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Yeah, I have done it before.........I used panty hose. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 If you don't want to use that, cut the heads off of q-tips and drop them in every other spot in your box. The cotton will absorb the moisture. I've been doing it for years and never had any rusty hooks in my boxes. 1 Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 I use silica packs also for the last several years. Seems to work well. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 I use silica packs also for the last several years. Seems to work well. My question would be: does 1 pack (say the small ones that come in shoe boxes) work for an entire Plano box? Or because of the divisions in the box, do you need more than one (like the Q-tips Mark uses)? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 I haven't had an issue with moisture since I started using the planos with holes in them. Works so well, I put holes in all my old boxes. 2 Quote
Mr_Scrogg Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 My OCD would require me to measure all holes out perfectly!! Lol 2 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 I haven't had an issue with moisture since I started using the planos with holes in them. Works so well, I put holes in all my old boxes. Holes in the lids, or all around? Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 Holes in the lids, or all around? I'm assuming he meant in the bottom like the hydro boxes so any excess water will trickle out. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 I'm assuming he meant in the bottom like the hydro boxes so any excess water will trickle out. Guess I need to check them out online. Wasn't sure if it was a draining hole, or an evaporative hole (top)... Thanks. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 Holes in the lids, or all around? All over. It's about air flow, and not trapping water in the boxes. Aaron Martens gave me the idea a few years ago. Most guys that see them think I'm nuts. They say that it lets the rain water in. That's not the point....your baits get wet anyway. 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 All over. It's about air flow, and not trapping water in the boxes. Aaron Martens gave me the idea a few years ago. Most guys that see them think I'm nuts. They say that it lets the rain water in. That's not the point....your baits get wet anyway. Thanks, John. I'll look these up on the web. Do you have a pic handy of the one you did yourself? Is there a specific size drill bit that is best for this DIY project - i.e., to keep smaller hooks from finding their way out? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 I actually used my solder gun to make the holes - less mess. I'll try to get a pic up. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 One more thing. It is extremely important not to put wet lures/hooks back into to the tackle box. This is one thing I have done for the last couple years and I believe it has saved a lot of rust or corrosion issues. 1 Quote
Mr_Scrogg Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 I toss them on the deck until Im done for the day. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 7, 2014 Super User Posted January 7, 2014 With the holes, I don't worry whether the baits are wet or not. Haven't had a single rust issue since I put them there. Quote
Mr_Scrogg Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 John, Did you dig up pics of your boxes? Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I toss them on the deck until Im done for the day. I do the same or throw them in the cup holder. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 8, 2014 Super User Posted January 8, 2014 John, Did you dig up pics of your boxes? I'll have to take new ones. Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Started using these this fall after discovering a couple of trebles with rust. Quote
txchaser Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 I have been using the extra blue anti-rust dividers from Flambeau boxes. Quote
Super User fishwizzard Posted February 20, 2019 Super User Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 1:10 AM, txchaser said: I have been using the extra blue anti-rust dividers from Flambeau boxes. Me too, I didn’t figure they would actually do much but since I started putting 1 to 2 per 3600 box I haven’t noticed a single instance of rust. Quote
FordsnFishin Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 On 1/8/2014 at 9:36 AM, J Francho said: I'll have to take new ones. We're waiting... Hummmmm? 1 Quote
deadadrift89 Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 On 1/7/2014 at 12:45 PM, Mr_Scrogg said: I toss them on the deck until Im done for the day. Same here never a problem Quote
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