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Hi there just sorting sea fishing tackle for the start of season some of my kooks are bit rusty any ideas on cleaning them up cheers
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I would change them mate, I know they are dear but new hooks every session is the way. Keeps the points sharp and if you hook the fish of a lifetime you don't want to be worrying about a rusty hook. -
30 degree wash with ariel..
on a serious note, ur best replacing them buddy, if not use a hook hone sharpener if u wish ,
Punch and pull then let rip
NESA Lure Fishing Challenge 2011 Winner
UK species : Cod, Whiting, Poor Cod, Whiting, Mackerel, Coalie, Pollack, Rockling, Bass, Plaice, Flounder, Dab, Grannylasher, Pouting, Launce, Weaver, Sandeel, Ballan wrasse. eelpout
Global species: jewfish/big eye croaker,catfish(Sagor/African/Silver), whip ray, snapper, grouper, pufferfish,threadfin, trevally,stingray, mangrove shark, flowerhorn,
2014 combo:
Kompressor SS /slosh30
tt sport /525 magComment
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Yer they are new hooks not used water got in the bag so rustyComment
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I would agree, once rusty they should be replaced.Comment
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I change my hooks once they have been used. I don't even wait untill the next session as I wouldn't want to risk losing a fish... I know it wouldn't make a big difference over a few days or a week but hooks are cheap so why take the risk? Bin em and buy new!"In order to becomes old and wise, first you must be young and stupid."
PB. Ling - 12lb 6oz. Cod - 11lb 6oz, Coley - 3lb 6oz, Pollock - 4lb 1oz, Flounder - 1lb 11oz, Plaice - 1lb 10oz, Whiting 1lb 9oz.
North east bass fishing addict.
PB 2lb 9oz.Comment
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Try a few squirts of wd40 in a bag with a sealed top, leave for a week, scrape off any excess rust(filleting knife will do) then a few more squirts and leave for a day, good as new.Comment
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if you going down the soaking the hooks route, if wd40 doesnt work and you want to try something more aggressive, use distilled vinegar, i use it on my socket sets if they get a bit of rust.. soak the hooks in a tub submerged in distilled vinegar, should only take 24 to 48 hrs, keep checking the hooks though and dont leave them in longer then needed or you wont have any hooks left..
tbh for all the hassle just replace themLast edited by scoob8254; 07-09-2014, 09:24 PM.Comment
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it can only take a spot of rust on the shank of the hook and it could easily snap with a fish on especially the carbon steel or tempered hooks. if the rust is on the point its finished.
for roughly 10 -20p per hook its not worth loosing that fish you've been waiting months for.
bin them and buy some new ones.
i never take all my hooks fishing with me. the boxes stay at home. i have a small plastic box with no more than 10 of each hook i use in it, in my tackle box.Last edited by dabcatcher; 08-09-2014, 12:52 PM.Comment
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Try using Parker hale express gun oil, it's only about a fiver great stuff will take the rust clean off and good for going over your rod etc after each session to maintain and prevent any rust or corrosion.Comment
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don't risk it...... but rather than throwing the hooks away, give them to me, i've been using rusty hooks for years. i just rub the rust off with a sharpening stone. mind, that might be why i don't catch much!Comment
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....fishin' accomplished......
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but just imagine how many i would have caught with new hooks!Originally posted by g-force View PostThey seemed to work ok last night haha!
GaryComment
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I would bin them, could make the difference between a good catch or nothing.Comment
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