[unclebuddy10]

Ok,, sure this has been asked before but couldn't find any old posts so I ask, while out on cold butt nights casting what are some good suggestions for stopping ice build up on the tip and first couple guides. Thanks for any input.

 

[bustedrod]

i would put chap stik on mine,

 

[Southernsaug]

I have sprayed PAM cooking spray on my guides and spool before. Helps, but doesn't completely stop.

 

[1basshunter]

 

[FishThis]

I use mineral oil on my guides and spool of braid. Put some on an old rag and wipe down the guides. It has no sent and works great.

 

[baitguy]

not sure but it works on a lot of stuff ... good ole WD40, not petroleum based and works in the cold

 

[Ten Bears]

Pledge wax. Wipe down the entire rod.
Ice free and looks nice.

 

[groundsize]

Rain x

 

[Terry Sheline 1]

Over the years I have used spray silicone on all of my guides, and it worked great.

 

[DHower08]

Silicone spray, chap stick, Vaseline.

 

[Saugeyefisher]

I just keep catching fish🤣. The friction of my line on the guides warms it up enough I don't have issues....

 

[TRIPLE-J]

I use mineral oil on my guides and spool of braid. Put some on an old rag and wipe down the guides. It has no sent and works great.

X2 for me
Works great

 

[Govbarney]

Mineral oil , I found to be the best. Right before winther I will soak my guides and braid, and it works for the whole winter.

 

[mnhovinga]

Mineral oil , I found to be the best. Right before winther I will soak my guides and braid, and it works for the whole winter.

Good tip, thanks. I've tried to do some fly fishing for steelhead and the eyelets keep freezing over. I'll try this next time I'm out

 

[c. j. stone]

not sure but it works on a lot of stuff ... good ole WD40, not petroleum based and works in the cold

There’s a slight smell to it but I’ve seen guys spray their bait with it at the old Medina Trout Farm fishing for trout thru the ice and they absolutely slayed them! Said it was fish oil based?!

 

[baitguy]

There’s a slight smell to it but I’ve seen guys spray their bait with it at the old Medina Trout Farm fishing for trout thru the ice and they absolutely slayed them! Said it was fish oil based?!

either fish or veggie oil based ... I've seen guys use it on Erie dearies for the same reason ...

 

[SConner]

not sure but it works on a lot of stuff ... good ole WD40, not petroleum based and works in the cold

WD40 is primarily a hydrocarbon.

WD-40 - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[SConner]

There’s a slight smell to it but I’ve seen guys spray their bait with it at the old Medina Trout Farm fishing for trout thru the ice and they absolutely slayed them! Said it was fish oil based?!

It is not made of fish oil.

WD-40 - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org