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[Jewelz]

Since this will be my first time river fishing in the winter, i just thought I should ask... do i have to worry about my line freezing on my reel when i'm float drifiting? Also, what about the water that passes thru the guides? If i do, what would cure this problem and/or prevent it? Any input would help. Thanks.

[Matt]

Yeah, its a massive pain in the backside.  Submerging the tip underwater helps and NEVER put the reel underwater.  Casting at -20 it becomes such a hassle that you might as well go home.

[Hasport]

For the guides, I've always used vasoline. I'm curious on what other use for the line to reel?

[Jewelz]

Okay so vasoline on the guides, check. Would using fluorocarbon as my main line help?

[BCfisherman97]

Also don't use braid, as I've noticed it freezes easier. It's probably do to the fact it can store water, which is going to freeze after a while.

[canso]

Silicone spray and silicone grease for the guides, fly floatant is the same.

[Jewelz]

Silicone spray and silicone grease for the guides, fly floatant is the same.

Do I just spray the silicone directly on the line when it is already spooled on the reel?

[Danube Boy]

Do I just spray the silicone directly on the line when it is already spooled on the reel?

Silicone spray and silicone grease for the guides, fly floatant is the same.

[nickredway]

If it is that cold it is also worth taking a spare reel with you if you have one; it could save your day if you take a spill and end up with an unusable  frozen solid reel.

[canso]

Do I just spray the silicone directly on the line when it is already spooled on the reel?

When I’m at the truck I spray everything above the cork, concentrating on the eyes, not the reel.
But I don't think it harms the line.
While fishing if I find myself picking ice out, I re-apply using a small bottle of silicone grease which is very thick and lasts longer.
Even after all that, sometimes I’m still picking the ice out; just part of the fun.

I find reeling in under water the ice on the tip becomes clear and solid, very difficult to remove.
When reeling above water the ice is white and frosty and pops out with slight pressure.

[bcguy]

When I’m at the truck I spray everything above the cork, concentrating on the eyes, not the reel.
But I don't think it harms the line.
While fishing if I find myself picking ice out, I re-apply using a small bottle of silicone grease which is very thick and lasts longer.
Even after all that, sometimes I’m still picking the ice out; just part of the fun.

I find reeling in under water the ice on the tip becomes clear and solid, very difficult to remove.
When reeling above water the ice is white and frosty and pops out with slight pressure.

ah YES....STEELHEADING  Frozen eyes and frozen fingers

[DRP79]

Do you get the silicone spray from a tackle shop or any old crappy tire?

[canso]

Do you get the silicone spray from a tackle shop or any old crappy tire?

any old crappy tire, it works for everything, door locks, hindges, any moving parts on the boat ect.

[BentRodsGuiding]

Stanleys "ice off" paste works well. most tackle stores have it. Aside from that you will have to manually remove ice from guides from time to time.

Another reason why I have my winter Steelhead Centerpin rods built with stand off single foot spinning rod guides and large ones at that.