Jonn Graham Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 There is no way I am going to put the fly rod away for the winter. I will have to do some fly fishing in below freezing air temps. I have the type of fly line that will perform well in cold weather, but the guides on my fly rod will ice up as was evident this afternoon. Anyone out there got a way to delay the forming of ice on the guides? Maybe something you can spray onto the guides? Silicone...............PAM cooking spray???? Help............please..............my creek still contains open water and is calling my fly fishing name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 i know spin gear anglers use reel magic on the line and guides but i donnt know if it would effect the fly line. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kast Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 WD-40 is another option, but I would test any of these substances on a small piece of line first to see how it reacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjensen Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Jonn, Loon Outdoors makes a product called "Stanley's Ice-Off Paste". It is made to prevent the condition you're talking about. Just apply a small amount to your fingers or a small square of cloth & wipe on the guides & your line. It's available at any fly shop. I picked up some at FlyMasters of Indianapolis when I was over there for Thanksgiving. All the mail order places have it and, I can't remember for sure, but I think Gander Mountain in Peoria might have it. You can also get it here: http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.php?stor...mp;target=FL005 Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Thanks Brian. I will look for it at Gander in Peoria. If they don't have it, I will order some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg C Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 WD-40 is a petroleum distillate, and BAD for flyline. DO NOT use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I second the loons product Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlB46 Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 I have been know to use some chap stick it seemedto work pretty good. It's notgoing to stop the icing but it does help with the ice not being able to stick to the guides . usually this time of year is when it's time to tie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie W Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 If you can get ahold of the Stanleys, it is by far the best oproduct I've used. In a pinch, one can apply non-stick cooking spray to your line. You'd be surrised at how much this actually helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_Van_Dorn Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Pam works. Dressing your line works. Loon's ice off product works. If your line is picking up water then you're going to get ice in the guides. When fly fishing for steelhead I make sure that I've cleaned and dressed my lines so that they shed as much water as possible. I also try to use short drifts instead of making long casts and stripping the line back. This keeps the water out of the guides. Also, keeping the tip out of the water is a big help. Good luck with the winter fishing! Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim bielecki Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I use anitfreeze on my ice fishing guides...it seems to work pretty well. I also wipe down my auger with it and ice scooper...it works. I have used lubricants like WD 40 and silocone lubricants but they don't hold up for me. I'm cheep so I use the antifreeze. But if you're steel heading, I would use a specific product like recommended above...salmon and steelhead have a keen sense of smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kast Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm cheep so I use the antifreeze. You realize that the stuff is poisonous, don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim bielecki Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 You realize that the stuff is poisonous, don't you? Yep, it is a poison...most chemicals are...including road salt sprayed on driveways and roads, gasoline spilled from filling lawn mowers, car wax, Rain-X, oil from cars, acid rain, sulfur residues, car wash detergent, gasoline, window cleaners, fertilizer...all of it washes into every lake and stream. Even goose crap is a poison...it's loaded with botualism bacteria. I believe the amount I use is negligible in comparison to all of the above...1/4 oz at the most??? All I do is wipe down my auger and then dip the tip of my rod in the bottle...it's called Incredible Orange Anti-ice. It was designed to use before winter storms on the driveway to prevent ice from forming. It's supposed to be sprayed on and it forms a shield on your sidewalk or driveway preventing the ice from freezing to it. I haven't used it on the drive way so I'm not sure how well it works...I only use it on my ice fishing poles and auger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Fish in the south! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Tinley Park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 "The South", not the southside! When you start hearing Dixie, you've made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 craig, wernt yall frezzing this morn. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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