Don't buy blems.
The real deal lasts longer.
Common sense says take what you need, rinse & dry everything
each trip. Use quality saltwater rated gear. Perform regular maintenance
on your reels. Everything goes into a bucket of fresh water and then hung to dry.
Flush bait tank bilge pump with fresh water. Use saltwater corrision inhibitor on
all electronic connections. Use silicon lube on seals and gaskets.
Most my gear is over 15 years old and still works like new. Same radio, scuba knife,
fish finder, reels, seat, PFD, drift sock, net, paddle leash, scuba retractors, NRS boots,
hand-held emergency pump, compass, pliers.
Recently had to replace a 10 year old bilge pump on my bait tank that finally wore out.
Jim Sammons recommended the Holt-It plier holder. I've been using it for over 10 years.
It is mounted to the hatch in front of me. Your spay inside of it with WD-40 and it absorbs it.
Leave pliers mounted inside. Occasionally refill with WD-40. I am using the same
pair of pliers for the last 10 years and still good as new inside this holder. I only take the pliers
out when I need to use it.
