Fishing Forum

All of us salty buggers know of the effects that brine has on anything even remotely metal. To avoid having to change hooks after every couple of fishing trips, I use a generous portion of baby powder in those compartments reserved for hooks in my fishing kit. The powder has the same effect on the hooks as it does on a baby's butt, it absorbs all the moisture which is a major factor in the formation of rust. I also use a black felt-tip marker on the hook tips which show signs of rust. This forms a barrier between the hook and the elements of rust without drastically changing the appearance of the hook.<br><br>