logger Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Hey guys I somehow did it again this year. I just went out to put all my new Christmas lures into my tacklebox (which hasn't been opened for at least 2 months) and 50% of hooks on my baits are rusted. I thought I let everything air dry before I put them away for the season but apparently not. Is there a product I can use to keep this from happening, or should I store my lures somewhere other than in the garage, or just something I am not doing to prevent this? I am sick of changing hooks everytime I store my box. Quote
cabela10 Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 They get rusty from moisture inside your tackel box. I would think you could put something inside your box, like maybe baking soda or something that prevents moisture. Quote
logger Posted January 9, 2007 Author Posted January 9, 2007 Thanks guys. The problem is moisture. Has anyone tried a product called the inhibitor? I just looked at it online and it has inserts to put in my tackle box. Does this system work? Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 I put some silica packs in with my hooks and havent had a problem yet. I havent seen any rust. I also make sure when I put hooks back in there they are completely dry. BTW put the silica packs in a seperate compartment not touching the baits. Quote
cwen Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 I have a nice little recipe for making rust easy to remove. I take a cup of VERY hot water, spray in a little dura-lube, add some barkeepers friend (can be found in any food store) and mix it up. Then i remove the hooks and put them in the cup. It smells pretty bad though. I let that sit and stir occasioanlly. I then pour out the water after a while and take a bunch of paper towles and start to pat the hooks dry. You wil see the rust in the paper towel as you dry. it takes a little time but hey, it's winter. Quote
phisher_d Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 BTW put the silica packs in a seperate compartment not touching the baits. Why? (I don't mean to sound rude... just wondering ) Quote
ghost Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 Silica packs takes in moisture, that's why they use them when you buy shoes. It keeps the shoes have a mold build up. Inhibitors work great. A bit better than the silica packs that it won't rip open & have little silica pellets all over the place. I use a couple of them in my boxes and hook box, so far no problems w/ rust. Quote
Garnet Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 Go to electronics store and get those little silca pac's for free. I also use a bottle from the doctor with the screw on lid. And don't buy the super cheap plano box. Even the clear plastic ones if it doesn't have a gasket seal leave it. Garnet Quote
chitwnbass Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 Just be careful if your trying to remove rust from hooks or split-rings. Rust will weaken these and removing it will do nothing to improve this weakend state. Replace them. The last thing you want to do is loose a fish to a staigtened hook or a broken split ring. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 BTW put the silica packs in a seperate compartment not touching the baits. Why? (I don't mean to sound rude... just wondering ) I dont know for sure on hooks but I know it will take blueing off a gun. I just want to be on the safe side and not learn the hard way. Quote
Al Wolbach Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 I have had INHIBITOR strips in my 3600 boxes for several years and they work extremely well even after 3 plus years. Someone mentioned using uncooked rice in amother post to absorb moisture and this sounds very good as well. Does anyone know where to purchase the inhibitor strips? I have had mine so long I don't remember where I got them...........................Al Quote
logger Posted January 10, 2007 Author Posted January 10, 2007 I have had INHIBITOR strips in my 3600 boxes for several years and they work extremely well even after 3 plus years.Someone mentioned using uncooked rice in amother post to absorb moisture and this sounds very good as well. Does anyone know where to purchase the inhibitor strips? I have had mine so long I don't remember where I got them...........................Al this is where I found it http://www.theinhibitor.com/ Thanks for all the replies guys. For $5.99 I think I'll just get a couple packs of the inhibitor since you guys say it works so well. I think I need to replace my plano boxes too. Mine don't have a seal and are pretty cheap. Quote
Super User Raul Posted January 10, 2007 Super User Posted January 10, 2007 Not really, once you close the lid what gets trapped inside stays inside unless where you keep stored your tackle is extremely humid; the most you need to do is to replace the strips or the silica gel more oftenly, silica gel can be recycled, all you need is to bake it in a small electric oven at 100 C for 20-30 min, that dries the gel and it 's ready to be used again. Quote
BassMaster_1 Posted January 10, 2007 Posted January 10, 2007 hmmm how wet are your lures getting? I mean I have never done any of the to my boxes, I store my tackle in my basement or Garage and I have never had any problem with rusting hooks. I would first try storing your gear somewhere else. Quote
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