Let's talk rust prevention - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sheephead · 06-13-2017, 03:36 PM

I too had your problem. Then I started taking less tackle (if you have a decent idea how to catch your target you'll know exactly what you'll need, no need bringing 10lbs of stuff).

On the other hand, I've noticed washing my hooks/ swivels with freshwater and air drying or even applying WD40 after dried increases rust growth. Now I don't wash my hooks and they last with very minimal rust until the point is dull from catching so many fish!

tootall · 06-13-2017, 05:38 PM

One of the best thing that will remove any salt water from your gear is Distilled Water. It contains zero to trace level in salt. Put the water in a garden pump sprayer or 1 quart hand sprayer and all items that were in contact with salt water.

06-13-2017, 03:36 PM	#1
Sheephead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	I too had your problem. Then I started taking less tackle (if you have a decent idea how to catch your target you'll know exactly what you'll need, no need bringing 10lbs of stuff). On the other hand, I've noticed washing my hooks/ swivels with freshwater and air drying or even applying WD40 after dried increases rust growth. Now I don't wash my hooks and they last with very minimal rust until the point is dull from catching so many fish!

06-13-2017, 05:38 PM	#2
tootall Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 61	One of the best thing that will remove any salt water from your gear is Distilled Water. It contains zero to trace level in salt. Put the water in a garden pump sprayer or 1 quart hand sprayer and all items that were in contact with salt water.