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I have a couple hundred jigs with some surface rust on the hook shank. I'm thinking of using a Dremel to remove the rust. What can I put on the hook to prevent it from rusting again? does this sound like a doable project or should I just pitch the jigs?
I’d just fish them or chunk them. Sounds like a whole lot of work sanding and then coating with something.
I bought the jigs on an auction. Couldn't see the rust in the pics. Trying to make them usable/saleable. I have plenty of time to work on them.
Got a pic? If I were to clean it would be some type of wire brush be it one on a handle or a wheel attached to rotary tool or drill.
Thanks. No pic, I'm using a borrowed computer. Any suggestion on something to dip the hook in or paint it with? Would nail polish work? I want to clean them up and then tie simple marabou jigs.
They sell a product called CLR. Stands for calcium. lime amd rust remover. It MIGHT do something. You would soak them in it. Not sure it would even work,
They make a spray on rust preventative. I want to say one name is linebacker. For that matter petroleum jelly wiped on the hook should seal it enough to prevent it from rusting again
Thanks all. Guess I will give it a go soon and report back. Appreciate your feedback.
If it is just surface rust I would fish them. Takes a pretty heavy rust to weaken the hook and crappy don't care if they are a little rusty.
:hesaid Unless I knew for sure I was planning on selling them I wouldn't even worry about them. Not sure how many you bought but I would make sure they were dry and stored better which you probably already have done.
Know a reloader with a tumbler for cleaning cartridges brass. A few hours in the media with some polish will clean the rust and leave a coating that will prevent it from forming again
Some don't look terrible. I'm sure they are useable. Yep, I've gone over each one and done some prep work, dried them, put them in smaller groups and stole the dessicants from all my med bottles to cut down on the moisture. Most are actually walleye-bass sized jigs. On good stout hooks. After I work on a couple I will decide if it is worth the effort to continue. Sure appreciate all the replies. DSJ, great suggestion. My grandson may have a rock tumbler I can borrow.
Are they painted or unpainted? What type of hook finish?
Jig heads painted, most have painted eyes. Bronze hooks.
Some ground corn cob cat litter and a cap full of liquid car wax in the rock tumbler would do the job nicelyQuote:
Originally Posted by MCG1
I would think tumblers would seriously round over the tips.
I fully agree. Almost any kind of cleaning action will cause some dulling. Corn cob media will certainly be the least abrasive media I can think of. It would likely be best to touch up the tip on a stone if tumbling is the cleaning mesthod used.Quote:
Originally Posted by Micanopy
Get a Mr. Clean pad and cut a chunk off and rub the spots and it should pull it right off. You could brush some Sallys on the spot let dry and if you're going to tie them up they should be fine.
Heck, I would just use them as is.
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I’ve used Ospho to kill rust in the past, available at hardware stores. The navy uses it so I’m pretty sure it works good. It chemically stops the oxidation process.
Personally I'd just use them provided the hook itself is still good and sharp.
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Thanks for all of the suggestions. Been without power since about 3 this morning. Running my small generator only gives me limited time on the computer. Appreciate all the replies.
Ya just use them as is. When u buy more jigs , get them with black nickle. Those rust the least if at all for me
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Jigs were usable! Tied up a bunch of jigs. Mostly bass, walleye, and pike but some that will also be crappie jigs. Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. Will try to get pics posted when my computer/tech situation clears up!