Metal_Mad
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Frozen Guides
The guides on my rod froze all day long today(see my earlier post). Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent this? I saw a product at Whitakers today which I didn't buy (and later regreted).
Let me know if you've found a product that works.
Thanks
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/02 23:20:56
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wd40 blakemore line reel magic. If its in the teens or below forget it.
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/03 10:39:56
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Stanly's ice off paste- Works best of you put it on the night before.
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/03 12:06:00
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I have my own theory concerning frozen guides. Stay home- I hate the cold!
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/03 14:39:01
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Don't waste your money on all that JUNK! Just use a little vasiline or chap stick. That is all you need..
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/03 15:52:33
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Having a rod with oversized guides can help. Chap stick and ice off both work...to a point.
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/03 17:26:43
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Black Duck ice off if you can find it still. Dave
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/03 20:18:49
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chap stick, cheap easy and dual purpose
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mikeg
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/04 13:20:48
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I forgot to add....
If you're having a problem with your reel freezing, spray it down with non-stick cooking spray. It's better for the enviroment and it won't stink up you hands.
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/05 11:51:47
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ORIGINAL: Metal_Mad
The guides on my rod froze all day long today(see my earlier post). Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent this? I saw a product at Whitakers today which I didn't buy (and later regreted).
Let me know if you've found a product that works.
Thanks Try Stan;ey's Ice-Off Paste made by Loon Outdoors...was up at the oak sat 12/1 temp was 16 to 18 degrees and never had a problem..
I had to re-apply the paste every so often but the stuff works (like a de-icer) give it a shot, its non-toxic so it wouln't pollute the inviro!
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/08 10:47:26
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And it'll turn your reel yellow and everything slips including your hand - sorry Mike just my experience w/Pam. Better off not getting your reel wet (preventive medicine) Dave ORIGINAL: mikeg
I forgot to add....
If you're having a problem with your reel freezing, spray it down with non-stick cooking spray. It's better for the enviroment and it won't stink up you hands.
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mikeg
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/08 11:43:08
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Dave,what did you use, the butter flavor?? lol
It works like a charm for me.
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/08 12:53:54
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"butter flavor" LMFAO !!! Dave
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/08 15:09:33
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Blakemores and ice paste on the guides..Whats up Dave been pinning lately?Ray
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/08 16:41:43
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still a virgin Ray. that may change next week though cause my favorite lamiglas blew apart on a fish yesterday (d*mn steel). Gotta go when I'm by myself so I don't get too embarassed when screwin up with the pin. will be off the puter till Monday. Leavin work now. Take care. Dave
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/09 17:48:14
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When it gets that cold, I put the rod and reel down and break out the mask snorkle and fins usually have much better luck with a spear for them sluggish fish in the deeper holes. 
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/09 18:00:53
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If you guide's frozen, do you still have to pay him?
Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference. Step Up, or Step Aside The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody. GL
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/10 08:11:42
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ORIGINAL: spoonchucker
If you guide's frozen, do you still have to pay him?
 
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mikeg
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/10 16:07:43
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Spoon,
You ain't right man...lol
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/11 08:51:03
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 : Spoon: You only pay the frozen guides that like the Butter Flavored Spam sprayed on them. Eagle Ed
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/22 19:12:35
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Not saying this is about a fly rod but...We have this come up every year and every year I give you guys crap who use a fly rod for putting that stuff on your rods...not good for fly lines! ANYTHING with petrolium eats fly line!
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/22 20:11:44
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Good to know. I haven't fished many below freezing days in a few years.
I was planning on a trip after X-MAS but I injured my already injured back at work and it feels like it's toast. Waiting to get an MRI. This stinks.
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RE: Frozen Guides
2007/12/23 00:34:11
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