How can i keep my lures from rusting while their in my tackle box? Is there anything i can put in my tacklebox that will absorb the moisture and keep the lures from rusting?

I think the 3-in-1 oil company makes a product specifically for this purpose. You can also use those desecant packs that come with electronic and computer parts to keep them free from moisture.

A couple of years ago the club sent me samples of "INHIBITOR" VCI Pro Chips for tackle boxes and small parts bins. I have not had any rust on my lures since using them. It is a good product. You can write the date you put it in the box so they can be changed periodically.
Gary

A couple of years ago the club sent me samples of "INHIBITOR" VCI Pro Chips for tackle boxes and small parts bins. I have not had any rust on my lures since using them. It is a good product. You can write the date you put it in the box so they can be changed periodically.
Gary

I'm pretty sure either Flambeau or Plano makes a rust-free tackle box, I think it would be worth your while to check one out. Heard nothing but good things about them.

I use the little packets that come in asprin and other pill bottles as well as in packages containing electronics, etc. The beads in the packets are specifically engineered to soak up moisture in the air. You can even recruit your freinds and family members to save them for you -- you'll end up with dozens in no time! -- Web Guy Greg

Take a few sheets of paper towel and tape it to the lid. Then replace the paper towel when it gets too damp. I do the same thing I have a coffee cup at work and when I'm done I rinse it out and put a paper towel in it too keep it getting moldy. Also seen something recently in a magazine about charcoal in a zip lock bag with a few holes punched out of it works the same, but paper towel takes less space and cheaper.

ive tried the charcoal in a ziplock and it works 2-3 small pieces in a small ziplock with several small holes does the trick

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I use the little packets that come in asprin and other pill bottles as well as in packages containing electronics, etc. The beads in the packets are specifically engineered to soak up moisture in the air. You can even recruit your freinds and family members to save them for you -- you'll end up with dozens in no time! -- Web Guy Greg

another tip for getting a hold of deseccant packs is to go to your local pharmacy and ask for some. They get the packs in all their bulk pill bottles and discard them usually when they open the bottle to fill an Rx. their garbage can is probably full of them.

Brian

Great tip, bpetersen! I'm going to try that. -- Greg

How about just simply airing out the tackle box?

I know this is a little off the subject?!  I have always enjoyed making my own lures or tweak store bought ones.  Why not take some acetone or nail polish remover to remove old paint and give them a new paint job either with hobby paint, nail polish, or get a small air brush and start painting them on your--one thing is for sure, your lures will look like nothing those fish have ever seen before.  I replace a lot of old hooks, especially enjoy replacing back treble with a new treble with one that has feathers on it.  I don't know what it is but fish seem to enjoy that feather enough to take another nibble or two.  Had a bad fall a couple of weeks ago and it has given a chance to spruce some old lures and hooks up--just in time for spring but a little rough on a fellow who just turned 64 and already have two artificial knees, artificial hip, back surgery three times.  Thanks for your prayers!  Uncle Tom