anti- freeze

[Its Me]

anybody any ideas of anything that can be used to stop rod eyes freezing up when out fishing in this weather.

                                 cheers
                                         andy

[haresear]

Glycerine, Andy. Vaseline might do too :oops: :oops: :oops:

[Clan Ford]

There is a product on the market just for preventing your eyes icing.  Just can't remember the details.....

Norm

[Clan Ford]

Here it is....

http://www.questoutdoors.net/gear/tested/stanleys-ice-off-paste/

not sure how available it is in the UK but I have seen it on ebay.

Norm

[zeolite]

After yesterdays icy experience, I am off to the tackle shop to find some!

[Allan Crawford]

WD40

[Its Me]

cheers for that.
will have to get some of that paste.

   andy

[Highlander]

Dip the rod in thewater. Won't stop freezing but just do it every time they do.
Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) will work to an extent. WD40. have not heard that one.
A tip: rub Vaseline on to the backs off your hands, helps to ward off chills.

Tight Lines

[bibio1]

I was warned by a rod builder not to put wd 40 anywhere near  a carbon rod. It can destroy the carbon structure. Apparently.

[oystercatcher]

I use glycerine It does work.I carry it in a container that they supply the line cleaning pads in.I cut tissues to fit and then pour the glycerine in until pads have absorbed the liquid.Prior to fishing apply to rings and re-apply when required.