Icing on lines and Guides

[KenH]

Has anyone ever used Blakemore's Real Magic or
an other of these "line dressings"??
They advertise redusing icing on guides among their
benefits.

[joel137]

never used them i used to just pick the ice off and reel the line between my fingers.bring those pocket handwarmers to rewarm the fingers.this weather keeps up will be ice fishing soon

[VinnyH]

I've heard of guys using Reel Magic all over their line and guides with some success.

You won't see me fighting the cold,
Vinny

[KenH]

The best fishing is when ice forms on the guides

[KenH]

OK so I tried Real Magic on my spinning reel.
One- It seems to work on mono. It does reduce guide icing as only
the top guide developed any ice and didn't clog. Usually the
top 3 guides would clog.
Two- Don't try using this stuff on Fluorocarbon line. The line
literally "popped off" the spool and caused alot of headaches.

[WaukeshaKid]

i find that putting some chapstick on the guides stops them from icing over.

[KenH]

Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try this spring.