ice off conditions
I'm sure this question has been asked before but I could not find any old reports. I'm planning to fish Steelhead Ally this weekend and the high temperature during my four day trip is 30 degrees. I'm sure significant icing will occur on my guides so are there any de-icing techniques that work better than others?
I've heard to try cooking spray, chap stick, petroleum jelly, Loon's Ice-Off, Rain-X window washer de-icer, lock de-icer spray, teflon spray lubricant, and so on. I've also heard that it really doesn't matter what you use if the temp is below 32 degress, you're going to spend time removing ice from the guides. Many might suggest just staying home when the temp is below 32 degrees but that is not an option.
Any suggestions from those that have tested the above techniques on what works or doesn't work?