Be sure to isolate the rig from possible tangles. Keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight. A resealable plastic bag makes a good place for sabiki stashing. After a time, the natural fish-skin skirts will deteriorate. High-carbon hooks rust, and break.
Knots form in the line.
No matter how well you store them, sabikis have to be replaced. But considering that fifty bucks is the going rate for a dozen live baits during some South Florida fishing tournaments, a three-dollar sabiki can hardly be considered an unreasonable expense. Sabiki safety also applies to the handling of these sticky rigs in action. Those miniature hooks are very, very sharp. Here's how it should be done.