Tackle Care, and Rust Prevention!

[Grumpy Dangler]

Ive seen many ideas and remedies over the internet. Whats the best way you found to prevent or take care of rusted/corroded baits and terminal tackle.

[InfantryMP]

In the off season (winter time) for me, I bring everything inside. That helps out for me. 

 

I also have a catch all type of area. So if I tie something else on, I do not throw it back in the 3700 right away. I throw it in my catch all. What that does, is allow the bait to be completely dry before I put it back. This has helped me out a bunch. 

 

The plano edge boxes, and others have the built in protection from rust. Those are always an option too. 

[Jig Man]

Don’t put wet baits in boxes.

[Michigander]

Started adding in the Zerust Plastabs into all the trays a couple years ago. That really helped.

 

Also pulling all the trays out, opening them, and letting them dry in the garage after a rainy trip was key.

[MN Fisher]

Every box of hard-baits I have has 3-4 of these in one of the compartments.

https://www.amazon.com/Desiccant-Moisture-Dehumidifiers-Corrosion-Prevention/dp/B01MZ4ZQ3Z/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=silica+gel+packs&qid=1614349600&sr=8-5

[Fishes in trees]

Dry the stuff off prior to putting it away.  The little desiccant pouches help in your crank bait box.  Don't unnecessarily expose your stored gear to moisture.

[swhit140]

I just keep a couple of desiccant packs in each tackle box containers, a lot of times I have my wife save them for me. You know how women have to have so many shoes?

Obviously if they are soaked take them out to dry out.

 

[TnRiver46]

Don’t go fishing and your baits won’t rust! I come from the land of rain and there is no cure 

[throttleplate]

used lures stay out of the box untill they are dry. Box comes in the house after a trip and all drawers are opened till the next trip. Will towell dry compartments as needed.

[Hewhospeaksmuchbull]

3 hours ago, Jig Man said:

Don’t put wet baits in boxes.

[MN Fisher]

1 hour ago, swhit140 said:

Obviously if they are soaked take them out to dry out.

Takes more than just drying them out. Low oven for a while or short trip in the nuke to recharge them.