02-02-2012, 02:47 AM
As for ice reels - if you buy a bargain ice- rod/reel - FIRST thing you should do is rip off that cheap-ass line they come with and reload with decent line.
Some of my most 'economical' rods have really crappy drag systems. Getting your drag right for ice can make a big difference. I need to spend more time lubing mine -inside and out. Got some spray that's supposed to help line run smooth. And no - it's not WD-40!
Though that might help displace the water so it doesn't ice up your eye-holes too bad!!!
Some of my most 'economical' rods have really crappy drag systems. Getting your drag right for ice can make a big difference. I need to spend more time lubing mine -inside and out. Got some spray that's supposed to help line run smooth. And no - it's not WD-40!
Though that might help displace the water so it doesn't ice up your eye-holes too bad!!!