How to Store Crankbaits Without Tangles

Bob Scott

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Last Updated: October 14, 2026

Why Proper Crankbait Storage Matters

Tangled crankbaits waste time on the water, you’re fumbling with treble hooks instead of fishing. Tournament anglers feel this most, but recreational fishermen lose hours too.

At Easy View Tackle, we’ve seen how disorganized tackle costs anglers time and money. Our patent-designed clip strips and foam-filled crankbait hangers keep each lure separate and protected, so when you store crankbaits without tangles you gain quick access, better lure protection, and more fishing time per trip.

Setting Up Crankbait Storage Systems for Maximum Protection

Foam-filled crankbait hangers protect the hooks point and barb of the bait, allowing quick access when needed.

How to Store Crankbaits Snag-Free

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Foam-Filled Hangers and Clip Strips

Easy View Tackle foam filled crankbait hangers protect expensive lures holding crankbaits securely, keeps hooks from rusting, Easy View Tackle‘s foam-filled crainkbait hangers combine protection with accessibility. You see every lure at a glance. Retrieve a specific crankbait within seconds.

Mounting Options for Boat Storage

Screw mount by drilling pilot holes and use the stainless steel screws that come with the easy view tackle hangers to resist corrosion.

How to Organize Fishing Lures Without Tangling

Storage in boxes; The core problem with boxes is damage bodies, tangle baits and rust. One tangled crankbait can trap five others.

Separating Individual Lures with Rubber Bands

Rubber bands can create simple fix: As shown in the video above wrap a rubberband around each crankbait hook holding the hook’s together. Waterproof twist ties work similarly.

Easy View Tackle Crankbait Hangers; It is not necessary to use the rubberband unless you choose to. You can hang the bait by sticking one of the hooks into the foam filled crankbait hanger.

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Preventing Rust, Moisture, and Lure Damage

Water and salt air corrode hooks and hardware, and moisture causes rust even on stainless steel. How you dry lures, where moisture hides, and how you handle exposed treble hooks are where lures get saved or ruined.

The Drying Process That Actually Prevents Rust

A quick wipe is not drying. Water hides in the hook eye, under the split ring, inside the line tie, and between the lip and body, each a rust starter.

A reliable drying sequence:

  1. Rinse with fresh water after every saltwater trip; salt crystals pull moisture from the air and accelerate corrosion.
  2. Shake off excess water and blot with a microfiber towel, without rubbing hard against the finish.
  3. Air dry on a rack or hook hanger for hours, ideally overnight, so water drains from the hook eye and line tie instead of pooling.
  4. Check the hook eye and split ring visually, droplets mean it isn’t dry.
  5. Only then place the lure in storage; sealing a damp lure traps moisture against metal.
  • Ventilated storage: Foam hangers and open clip strips let air move.

The Easy View Tackle System greatly eleminates these issues. The system allows all of your tackle to air dry eleminating the rusting and routing of your spinnerbaits, skirts, buzzbaits saving you $$ from damaged tackl

The Easy View Tackle crankbaits hangers will help you maintain your tackle and control rusting issues. The system will keep your tackle ready when you are.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide for Your Storage Method

Step 1: Assess Your Lure Collection and Boat Space

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Diagram showing how to store crankbaits without tangles using Easy View Tackle crankbait hangers. Foam-filled (Air Drying) easy retrieve crankbaits when you are ready.

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