NO LIMIT ON TACKLE

Ragman,
That was me with the pics of a closet. I think I deleted it for fear someone would rob me. As far as I know it could be empty. I haven't seen that closet for 10 months. I'm embarrassed to say how much money has been wasted in condo fees, insurance, and property taxes in that time period. I haven't spent one stinking night in the place in 10 months. I'm only 3 hours from the place and I can't get away. Way to much work and health issues with family to deal with at this time.

I've now taken over one bedroom at home with new fishing and hunting gear. A couple of weeks ago, my wife went into that bedroom to look for some extra wrapping paper she stored in the closet. She hasn't been in that bedroom for over a year. It took me thirty minutes just to clear a path to the closet for her. I'm not in trouble because she thinks a fishing rod and reel cost about 20 bucks.

MrBill- Everything looks brand new, or you just do a great job of cleaning everything after a trip! lol



I'm a fanatic when it comes to protecting tackle. That's why I always ask questions like "How many rod holders are on the boat?" I will not take a rod on board unless it has a dedicated rod holder. By dedicated I mean a real rod holder, not a make shift light duty rod holder. It has to be welded on or through bolted. I will not put my tackle in those plastic milkcrates that can slide or fall over. I never lay tackle on the deck or stand them up leaning in a corner of a boat. I also keep as much tackle as possible at the coast.

I also don't loan out tackle unless I'm on the boat. I also clean soak all my lures in warm soapy water after each trip. I do this in the kitch sink or bath tub if I have a bunch to clean. Every lure is then hung up to dry and all hooks are resharpened before re-entering the storage closet.
Hauling them back and forth causes dings and rashes. You should see how long it takes me to load up a boat with my tackle. I don't grab four at a time and scratch them up. One in each hand, with as many trips it takes to get it done. While on the boat, I'm always looking for tips hitting each other and rods hopping out of the gimbal on the rod holder. When transporting to and from the boat, I put protective neophreme covers on all the reels.

After fishing, I spend at least four hours cleaning and retying every single bimini and replace every swivel. That way, when I come next time, it's ready to go. Each rod has it's place in a holder that will not touch another rod while in storage. I also keep three quarts of damp rid in my storage places. They keep the moisture to a minimum. I also keep it dark as possible to keep the mono from ultra violet light. It also keeps the light color rods from fading. I also replace all my line at least two times a year. I buy the five pound spools of different tests.