Flambeau 3003 ZERUST MAX Tuff Tainer
The Flambeau 3003 ZERUST® MAX Tuff Tainer® is a compact tackle organizer built to keep hooks, swivels, sinkers, jig heads, and other metal tackle organized while helping protect them from rust and corrosion. Its small 9.125" x 5" footprint makes it easy to add to a tackle bag, larger tackle box, boat compartment, or surf-fishing setup.
Unlike a basic utility box, the 3003ZM is fully infused with Flambeau’s enhanced ZERUST® VCI vapor technology. The corrosion-inhibiting protection is incorporated throughout the box and is designed to provide a minimum of five years of anti-corrosion protection—an especially useful feature for tackle exposed to demanding coastal and marine environments.
How This Fishing Accessory Is Commonly Used
- Organizing hooks, swivels, sinkers, jig heads, and other terminal tackle
- Separating small fishing components into individual compartments
- Protecting metal tackle from rust and corrosion
- Adding compact organization to tackle bags and larger tackle boxes
- Surf, pier, boat, soundside, and freshwater fishing tackle storage
What to Expect from This Tackle Box
- Compact Tuff Tainer® utility-box design
- Up to 18 compartments
- Includes 9 ZERUST® dividers
- Fully infused with enhanced ZERUST® VCI vapor technology
- Minimum 5-year anti-corrosion protection
- Translucent smoke-gray lid and base
- Easy identification of tackle without opening the box
- Made in the USA
Where This Tackle Box Fits Best
The Flambeau 3003 is particularly useful for anglers carrying smaller terminal tackle that needs to stay separated and protected. Its compact dimensions make it easy to organize several boxes by tackle type or simply keep one loaded with frequently used hooks, swivels, weights, and other essentials.
For Hatteras Island anglers, ZERUST® MAX technology is especially relevant because metal tackle is routinely exposed to humid, saltwater environments where corrosion can quickly become a problem.
Product Features
- ZERUST® MAX Tuff Tainer® construction
- Enhanced ZERUST® VCI vapor technology infused throughout the box
- Designed to inhibit rust and corrosion on exposed metal tackle
- Minimum 5-year anti-corrosion protection
- Up to 18 compartments
- 9 included ZERUST® dividers
- Translucent smoke-gray tinted lid and base
- Compact profile for tackle bags and larger storage systems
- Made in the USA
Product Specifications
- Brand: Flambeau Outdoors
- Product: ZERUST® MAX Tuff Tainer® 3003 Divided
- Item Number: 3003ZM
- Dimensions: 9.125" L x 5" W x 1.25" D
- Maximum Compartments: 18
- Included Dividers: 9 ZERUST® Dividers
- Color: Translucent Smoke Gray
- Corrosion Protection: ZERUST® MAX VCI Technology
- Minimum Anti-Corrosion Protection: 5 Years
- Country of Manufacture: USA
How ZERUST® MAX Works
Flambeau’s proprietary ZERUST® VCI technology releases an invisible, odorless vapor inside the closed Tuff Tainer®. The vapor settles on exposed metal surfaces and creates a protective molecular layer that inhibits the electrochemical reactions responsible for rust and corrosion. With ZERUST® MAX, the enhanced VCI technology is infused throughout the box for long-term tackle protection.
Why Buy Fishing Accessories from Frank & Fran’s
Frank & Fran’s carries tackle storage designed for the real-world needs of anglers fishing Hatteras Island and beyond. Keeping hooks, swivels, jig heads, and other metal tackle organized and protected is especially important around saltwater, making the compact Flambeau 3003 ZERUST MAX a useful addition to an Outer Banks tackle system. Visit Frank & Fran’s in Avon, NC or order online with nationwide shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many compartments does the Flambeau 3003 have?
The Flambeau 3003 ZERUST MAX Tuff Tainer can be configured with up to 18 compartments and includes nine ZERUST dividers.
What are the dimensions of the Flambeau 3003?
It measures 9.125 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 1.25 inches deep.
What does ZERUST MAX do?
ZERUST MAX uses Flambeau’s VCI vapor technology to create a protective molecular layer on exposed metal surfaces inside the closed box, helping inhibit the reactions that cause rust and corrosion.
How long does the ZERUST MAX corrosion protection last?
Flambeau specifies a minimum of five years of anti-corrosion protection. The exact effective period beyond five years depends on environmental conditions and how the product is used.
Is the Flambeau 3003 useful for saltwater tackle?
Yes. Flambeau specifically designed the enhanced ZERUST MAX system to provide rust prevention for metal tackle in extreme marine environments, making it particularly relevant for saltwater anglers.
Can I see my tackle without opening the box?
Yes. The translucent smoke-gray lid and base allow you to identify the contents while the box remains closed.
Is the Flambeau 3003 made in the USA?
Yes. Flambeau states that the 3003 ZERUST MAX Tuff Tainer is made in the USA.
