Frozen braided line

[Pointer 78]

Fished the G yesterday with jsb preparing for the Bama Division Tournament next weekend. Although I like Power Pro better, I thought I'd use what I had left of Spiderwire. Because of the water on the line and the cold temps, the Spiderwire would freeze on the spool making casting near impossible. This was a problem from sunrise until noon. I suspect Power Pro would do the same thing. Doesn't Fireline have a coating on it that can prevent freezing on the spool? Next weekend looks about as cold as yesterday.

 

[Fishin Fool]

Hey Pointer try running your line through a towel sprayed with silicone or even just spray the line on the spool with silicone. If I am out of silicone I use WD40. Works well for me and doesn't allow much freeze up.

 

[flip1up]

You can dip in the water, but once you start your commited to doing it alot til it warms up. I bought a propane heater for my boat, your welcome to take it with you for your tournament if its going to be as cold.

 

[churly]

I wonder if you could spray de-icer on it? Yesterday was the coldest day I have ever bass fished and I have never seen line freeze as quickly as it was yesterday. I was fishing very slowly yesterday and when i would reel in line I would have to break ice to get line headed my way. I am not sure what your fishing with braided line, but you may want to consider moving to heavy mono for the TX. And I would take flip up on the heater! just amke sure you have a fire extinguisher ready.

 

[Pointer 78]

30# braid for lipless cranks in the grass is the line of choice in Spring for most on G. The braid cuts through grass better than mono. I didn't have any problem with fluorocrbon line or mono while fishing other lures.

 

[churly]

In the December '06 issue of Bassmasters, on page 65, you will find your answer: Suffix brand performance ice braid. I just happened to spot it this evening and thought about the thread. They also have a website: www.sufix.com It comes in 6-30# braid. Hope this helps! Good luck next weekend!

 

[Liveliner]

One of WD-40's claims is that it is a fish attractant. Use that to stop the freeze-up and catch more fish

 

[TheFisherman]

Found out why WD-40 is such a good fish attractant (I've used it for years and swear by it - just for certain situations). Guess what it is? It's FISH oil!!!! No wonder!!!

 

[RangerRob]

Do nothing to your braid Pointer. Let this serve as a lesson ... just fish when it's W-A-R-M-E-R. Sheez - we live in the TN Valley ... where it's 20 one day and 65 the next. Worry not about your line Grasshopper, worry about your friggin' patience. emoIdea

 

[Strato-G]

Try some "REEL MAGIC"..Helps with casting also. I keep braid damp when using, all seasons......
Will for sure use at Guntersville this weekend, sounds as if there are a lot of us to be looking for the hot
Sat. AM in the BFL ...See ya there

 

[cooperjd]

RangerRob - 2/12/2007 8:04 PM

Worry not about your line Grasshopper, worry about your friggin' patience. emoIdea

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