How to Store Fishing Gear Between Trips

Unbranded tackle setup on an empty dock beside a calm lake

Good fishing gear storage starts before the tackle box reaches the garage. Wet line, salt, bait residue, fish slime, and damp fabric can damage equipment even when the trip felt successful. The simplest routine is: unload, rinse what needs rinsing, dry everything fully, inspect the line and hooks, then store each category in a place … Read more