Rod hook rash

[Bayrunnerbob]

What is the best way to stop hook rash on your rods?

[Jstew75]

Rig them when you get to the lake 

[dean_d]

Or keep a hook guard on the hook you're not using to hold it on the rod/reel

[tHeINFamoUS]

I use a lure wrap to keep em pinned to the blank when in transport to and from wherever I’m fishing.  There’s a bunch of different options out there but I haven’t come across too many that are large enough for swimbaits.  The ones I use are called Bait Glove, xl size

I have had issue with the red dye in the nylon leaching onto soft baits if I wrap em up at the end of the day and leave the bait in the wrap for a couple days.  

We need @Fallof74 to whip up a batch of Gator skin, wool lined lure wraps!

[LUV-2-CATCH'EM]

I have considered a strip of Clear tape in the area where the hooks touch the rod...

[Csweitzer]

Wraps are the best way, I wish I used them earlier, my LDC is pretty beat up from hook rash. 

[oh da shiz]

I cut off the bait when the rod is not in use.   It's actually a good thing since it makes me retie and inspect the line before the next session.   

[MA Frog Man]

3 minutes ago, oh da shiz said:

I cut off the bait when the rod is not in use.   It's actually a good thing since it makes me retie and inspect the line before the next session.   

That's a very good point. Especially with flouro i never trust the kink that gets put in the line from the top guide when having a bait tied on

[bigpoppabass]

Good topic. I haven't figured it out. I tried placing front hook on top of worm gear on reel. It works but eventually it will catch some line and splice your braid (that gets into your head when it happens even if you get hook out of the braid)...so my current strategy is to line guide one hook or use hook holder on rod. Then I use a hook bonnet or cover for the other treble. I keep the hook covers in my pocket etc. 

[Sb slayer]

With double treble baits, the above suggestions are all good.

Not sure if you rod has a hook keeper, but you might consider adding one if it doesn’t. Hooking your bait on a guide or the reel itself is asking for rash.

Here are a two hook keepers I have used with success.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Fuji_Ez_Keeper/descpage-FUJIEZK.html

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Cal_Coast_Fishing_Cali_Clip_Hook_Keeper/descpage-CALICP.html

 

[bassbass]

I use them and let them rash up, it is just the clear coat or minor to the blank. Show that you use the stuff and I never rashes up a rod so bad that it didnt work anymore.

[Rubberdaddy]

1 hour ago, bassbass said:

I use them and let them rash up, it is just the clear coat or minor to the blank. Show that you use the stuff and I never rashes up a rod so bad that it didnt work anymore.

I'm like this guy ^^^^