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Is there an easy way to get rust off hooks, lures, etc? Like soking them in cola or a baking soda solution or something?
My newbie observation is that hardwater season seems to be the rustiest season of all... open your tackle box while it's snowing or windy and snow will go in, and it won't stay snow forever. Another advantage of huts/popups I guess...
Preventative maintenance. The first thing I do when I get home (before I deal with the fish etc) is open the tackle trays up, drain the water out, and leave them open to dry. I put them on top of a kitchen cabinet to keep dogs and kids out of them.
Besides that, a rag and oil is probably you're best bet for cleaning them up. If they're really bad a new hook might be in order.
X2 on everything mentioned above.
Alright, thanks. Haven't rusted anything valuable (yet) so not the end of the world if a hook or two is garbage.
Good post. I made the mistake of using a bunch of spoons in salt water last year and didn't clean them up afterwards. Needless to say, they look like poop. I stashed them away, but some WD40 might help. I'll see if I can scrub the spoons clean and upgrade the trebles.
Pure vinegar. Antique car dealers soak rusted parts in a bottle of vinegar. Keep it there for a while. The rust will get eaten. ps. Rust never sleeps.
also , if you have to switch hooks, try for stainless if you can find them... some of the bigger ones are , not sure about small ones.
will try the vinegar trick on some old rusted ones and see what happens....
In one of my spoon boxes I lined the individual trays with paper towel. Not sure how much it helps, but it absorbs some of the moisture.Quote:
Originally Posted by blasted_saber
Last night while digging up my winter tackle I was in the same position as you with rust all over the place . WD 40 was recommended after a google search going to give that go along with vinegar .
Don't forget to go stainless with the split rings.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG MAC