I am curious to know if this tackle bag is good to use when saltwater fishing, or will the zippers and metal stuff rust after a while?
1312221
I use my bag for saltwater and it holds up well. The zippers are coated pretty well and I don't think they will rest. The only thing is the pull strings come off and you have to tie them back on.
1312222
Salt water is where I am using my bag and have seen no rust in the time since purchased the bag { 2 months } after a fishing trip, I rinse everything with fresh water.
1312223
Wash it off and it should hold up fine. Keep in mind that this is a medium size bag. Great for fishing trips when you don't need tons of tackle!
1265836
oh yes. like all guides regardless its best to rinse off with fresh water after each use. Have many surf rods ive used for 10 years or better, None show corrosion since I totally rinse each after using in salt water
1469563
My brother was basically gutting fish when the would swallow the hook and since I've bought these they have saved several bass. I'm not sure what kind of fish your fishing for... I had mine all thew last season and there wasn't a spot of rust on them.
1728234
These were fine for my family on a 10 hour vacation carrying a cargo bag. However durability may be an issue because the screws are already beginning to rust. I've heard Thule are good quality. Best of luck.
1046208
I have been using mine for 2 years at pool side for wet towels, and inside for delicate clothes and have not had a problem with rust.
1005031
I've only had mine a year but have not had any rust problems. I also used it by the ocean during last Spring in the rain etc while fishing most every day so I would feel confident saying it doesn't rust easily. The hand held sharpener by Fiskars is cheap and works really well to re-sharpen the blade too.
1182676
Yes, I would never use this in saltwater, also I would not use it for anything bigger than Bluegill or Sunfish if you want it to last, its just not a quality piece.
1781136
It seems to do good in saltwater flats using saltwater soft baits and top water poppers. I use a 12lb test it also has a stiffer tip for fishing with heavier baits. I like the rod.
496937
This model is a light duty spinning reel. It is meant for small game fish like bluegills, crappie, small bass or trout. I don't know how well it would stand up to salt water use. My guess is that since it is a modestly priced reel, the internal parts are not brass or stainless steel which would resist corrosion. I don't know how large corbina are so I can't say if this reel is adequate. I would consider a reel specifically made for saltwater use.
1907664
I wouldn't. This is a carbon steel knife that is prone to rust. You will have to protect it with some sort of grease before diving, clean it thoroughly afterwards, then re-apply the protectant to avoid rust. There are several knives out there that are designed for divers and/or saltwater immersion.
1026047
I have used mine for 2 years in salt water, if you clean it off after you are done fishing with it will prolong the life span of the gaff
479948
I got the same thing, small bag with rubber-ish fish and few implements. Anyone has idea what that's for? It doesn't seem that it's needed for assembling.
1106352
Yes, i've had mine for a year and a half now. Probably have 40lbs worth of dive gear in it, and i carry my gun on top of the back, pinched between the handles. The mesh is super strong, the sides are the most resilient. No issues with it yet.
708897
It"s perfect for salt water that was its main objective with the metals its designed with.I reeled in a couple of big reds over 20# each,no problem.Just as good in fresh water.Hope that helps.
1469562
I bought these for use in south Fla salt water. They're stainless with plastic grips. They seem rust-free, but it's only been a few months. Rinse with fresh water if you can to prevent surface pitting. Line cutting is no problem. They might be a little short for removing swallowed hooks on larger fish. Tip of pliers is notched for split ring manipulation, but teeth further along will grab hooks. Nice lanyard. Good luck. Hope this post is not too late.
862367
If you don't live on the coast near salt water you would probably be ok, just keep a eye on it, if you start to see any signs of rust, keep it in.
223313
Any 'stainless' steel will rust, it just stains/rusts *less* than regular steel. So if you don't clean your gear after use or store it in a damp place, it will eventually rust.