11-14-2012, 05:04 AM
I'd agree with the other comments. Lines the change. Ice rods tend to come with pretty crappy reels, but if you're only hauling in panfish, weeeelllll.
Just know - one touch to the buddy heater, and the line instantly melts! One reason I don't stick with the hand-over-hand, unless I'm in shallow water - like 10ft.
Bam-a-lam, Oh Black Betty, Bam-a-lam. . .
anyone ever use these kind of reels? Thinkin to try one. I have swapped over to my regular reels, and yeah- line can make a difference.
Maybe silicon or lithium greese - better than your average household oil. I have a couple reels that light up when you turn the crank. Novelty, but kinda fun all the same, especially when it's dark out. EVERYONE knows - your ON IT!
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oh, and if you DO buy a cheap basic rod-reel setup, RIP off the line that comes with it, and spool something up fresh. Cheap line, strong memory, bad news.
Nuthin like being cold AND frustrated.
Just know - one touch to the buddy heater, and the line instantly melts! One reason I don't stick with the hand-over-hand, unless I'm in shallow water - like 10ft.
Bam-a-lam, Oh Black Betty, Bam-a-lam. . .
anyone ever use these kind of reels? Thinkin to try one. I have swapped over to my regular reels, and yeah- line can make a difference.
Maybe silicon or lithium greese - better than your average household oil. I have a couple reels that light up when you turn the crank. Novelty, but kinda fun all the same, especially when it's dark out. EVERYONE knows - your ON IT!
[inline s7_133574_999_01.jpg]
oh, and if you DO buy a cheap basic rod-reel setup, RIP off the line that comes with it, and spool something up fresh. Cheap line, strong memory, bad news.
Nuthin like being cold AND frustrated.