How to Save Hooks for Reuse
Today I will explain to you how to
save hooks after the barbs have rusted. Although most hooks are covered with a
corrosion resistant coating they will still eventually rust. When hooks rust,
they rust on the barb which is the end of the point on the hook. When the barb
is rusted, they are not sharp anymore. The hooks will not work efficiently to
hook a fish when they are not sharp.
Follow these steps and you will be able to reuse your hooks
again and again. When you have a few hooks that have rusted and need cleaning
it is a good time to go through these steps. You will be able to clean them and
reuse them instead of buying new hooks. You will need a can of Coke and a
container to soak the hooks. Be sure to only use Coke and not any other brand
of soda. I have only experimented with Coke. Coke has been used in other ways
to clean chrome and metal surfaces. Then you need a container that has a lid to
seal it tightly. Pour a full can of Coke in the container to cover the hooks
completely. Place the hooks in the container of Coke, make sure the hooks are
fully submerged in the Coke, and close the container tightly. It does not
matter the temperature the container is stored at. Keep the hooks submerged for
24 hours. When the time has passed open the container and drain the contents.
Rinse off the residue on the hooks left over from the cleaning process and then
dry the hooks carefully.
You should have rust free hooks that are like brand new. All
fishermen are taught tips and tricks to make their experiences fishing more
interesting. This is one of those small
tips that can make a big difference in catching “the big one”.
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