Soaking tools like scizzors and pliers in water with baking soda after salt water fishing: good idea or useless? I noticed that my tools get rusty even though I rinse them with fresh...

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Soaking tools like scizzors and pliers in water with baking soda after salt water fishing: good idea or useless?

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Oct 19, 2023 16:02:19 #

KG Loc: Treasure Coast, Florida

I noticed that my tools get rusty even though I rinse them with fresh water after every fishing trip.

Pliers and scissors cease. Some sign of rust on other tools. I can soak the tool in oil and get it back to working condition. But I would like to prevent it rather than dealing with it afterwards.

So I'm thinking that baking soda dissolved in water creates a slightly alkaline solution. Would that help in dealing with possible saltwater corrision?

I want to pour a bucket with water, dumb some baking soda in it, and put a lid on it. And then just reuse it every time I come back from a fishing trip.

Would soaking my tools in this bucket for 10 minutes or so before rinsing them off be of any benefit?

Oct 19, 2023 16:28:10 #

DC Loc: Washington state

KG wrote:

I noticed that my tools get rusty even though I ri... (show quote)

I don't know about baking soda but you can get "salt-away" and rinse your tools, fishing gear and run it through your motor to get rid of the salt.

Oct 19, 2023 17:33:48 #

KG Loc: Treasure Coast, Florida

DC wrote:

I don't know about baking soda but you can get "salt-away" and rinse your tools, fishing gear and run it through your motor to get rid of the salt.

Hmm. I just read about this product. Sounds interesting. I'm not exactly dealing with salt buildup. But it's possible this might be what I need.

What do other people do to keep their pliers and scissors and other tools in working order when saltwater fishing?

Oct 19, 2023 17:50:17 #

DC Loc: Washington state

KG wrote:

I just fill a bucket with it in it. and toss my lures, pliers, dodgers ect in it while I hook up the hose to the motor and flush it out then jut take then out and rinse and set aside to dry. I don't use salt away every time out in the water lot of time just water but do use it a couple times through out the season. I also spray the scissors, pliers and so forth with wd40.

Oct 19, 2023 18:14:43 #

KG Loc: Treasure Coast, Florida

DC wrote:

I also spray the scissors, pliers and so forth with wd40.

Every time or occasionally?

I prefer Ballistol. And also debating whether I should just start spraying my tools when I get back.

Oct 19, 2023 18:30:30 #

DC Loc: Washington state

KG wrote:

Every time or occasionally?

I prefer Ballistol. And also debating whether I should just start spraying my tools when I get back.

I don't nessisarilly spray them everything but atleast every week or so and like I said after Takei g them out of the bucket I set everything out to dry and when I am putting stuff back a way later on that day I'll Spray them. but you are right anything that has need out in the salt water environment will start to corrode pretty quickly if just left laying around for a couple days. I use to stop by a self serve car wash on the way home each time and spray off my boat, motor , trailer and car but now just do it at home

Oct 19, 2023 23:51:39 #

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Yep, WD40. At least it works to some extent at keepin them workin right.

Oct 20, 2023 14:43:05 #

Papa D Loc: Mantweeka, Ca

KG wrote:

I noticed that my tools get rusty even though I ri... (show quote)

Here's what I was taught many years ago...

For rusty/siezed tools and nuts/bolts use automotive brake fluid. It's a lot cheaper ($6 vs 35¢) than Break-Free (95% brake fluid + 5% oil). I always have some wherever I go (ie, dip a straw/finger in the cars reservoir).

If it's not rusty/siezed, I use Stoddard's solvent (called briquet lighter fluid when you buy it by the quart). When left to air dry, it will leave a very light coat of oil to prevent rust and non-messy lubrication. After I'm done shooting I soak all of my metal gun parts with it (barrel gets Hoppes). It also works great for removing sticker-goo and indelible ink and is a lot cheaper ($1 vs 16¢ per oz) than Goo Gone.

While we're talking about cheap alternatives, I use black coffee to clean battery terminals and my glasses.

Feel free to call me a cheapskate but I prefer 'fiscally conservative'.

Oct 20, 2023 17:00:39 #

GJF Loc: NY metro native now Jacksonville, FL

The sodium chloride in saltwater promotes corrosion because of an electrolytic action. Sodium bicarbonate world have the similar effect but to a lesser degree. As others have suggested, wash tools with plain water, dry them, and spray with oil (eg WD-40). You can also spray oil on a paper towel and wipe the tools down to minimize the amount of oil used…

Oct 20, 2023 17:25:22 #

KG Loc: Treasure Coast, Florida

Papa D wrote:

For rusty/siezed tools and nuts/bolts use automotive brake fluid.

When the tool seizes, I use Ballistol. But I guess any kind of oil or mineral spirits mixed with oil would work.

I'm trying to figure out what to do to prevent my tools from seizing in the first place.

Simply rinsing with fresh water after returning from a fishing trip isn't enough. And at the same time, spraying WD-40 or light oil onto the tools after each trip seems messy and overkill.

That's why I was looking at soaking solution, like baking soda or something else I could use for that to neutralize salt and/or corrosion and/or acidity.

Oct 20, 2023 18:32:59 #

Papa D Loc: Mantweeka, Ca

KG wrote:

When the tool seizes, I use Ballistol. But I guess... (show quote)

Get a mayo jar, fill it with Kingsford and soak your scissors/pliers/etc in it. The solvent will remove whatever is causing the corrosion, dispace any moisture and leave a light coat of oil.

I wouldn't soak any parts with rubber or plastic though.

One concern that I've heard relates to flammability. However it has a higher flash point than most solvents (think WD40 flamethrowers).

Give it a try and if it doesn't work out have a BBQ.

BTW-I also use Kingsford on my daughter's hair clippers (professional dog groomer) -- run them with just enough to cover the blade. Removes the dirt and laquer build -up (melted hair trapped between blades).

Oct 20, 2023 23:05:57 #

runandgun Loc: East Texas

A cup of vinegar in a gallon of warm water with a couple of drops of dawn will do the trick.

Oct 21, 2023 01:34:33 #

KG Loc: Treasure Coast, Florida

runandgun wrote:

A cup of vinegar in a gallon of warm water with a couple of drops of dawn will do the trick.

Isn't vinegar acidic? Wouldn't it corrode steel? Even just a bit while soaking. And even if it's rinsed off later. Seems counter-productive. Does it really work?

Oct 21, 2023 07:03:26 #

greenfrog Loc: Central NJ

I just use CorrosionX when needed. Pliers and scissors holding up fine.

I have a spray bottle with water that I spray down the poles and reels after each trip.
Also spray the lures down.

Oct 21, 2023 20:15:50 #

Longtime Loc: Palmetto fl

Why not just lubricant after fresh water rinse.
Sound more useful that baking powder.
Use the baking in your stinky fridge and for cleaning the golf Cart batteries

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