Rubber bands for ice reels?

[Ice Chipper]

Where can I get those bands that they use to put a reel on an ice rod. They are fat bands that hold the reel on the rod. Thanks! Do they have a name?

[Raquettedacker]

Your local farm store. Ask for castration bands...
http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/SyrVet-100-Pk.-Castrating-Rings/0000000001081?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=shopping%2Bsearch&utm_campaign=google%2Bproduct%20search&gslfah&gclid=CMHqypyH-tECFVZYDQodvScBMw 

[rgfixit]

 

Wish they had another name.


Rg

[sodussut]

I use duct tape!

[Eddie Spaghetti]

An online option (and sponsor).
https://www.fishusa.com/product/Eagle-Claw-Ice-Rod-Banding-Tool

[icejohn]

how are those bands used...are they just for the plain ice jig rods fasten just the spool? i usually used elect. tape or the narrow duct tape...just wondering.
icejohn

[Ice Chipper]

Where can I get those bands that they use to put a reel on an ice rod. They are fat bands that hold the reel on the rod. Thanks! Do they have a name?

  The( 2) I have on one of the poles I bought are flat and black about 1/2" wide.

[Sprocket]

I'll bet New Englanders use lobster bands, cooked for smaller rods.
(and yes, I know peeps that think they can taste a band in the pot...)

[bucketbass]

Electrical tape ,and if you ever need more you have it

[oldbuck]

I used to get the rubber bands that you heat up. Now I just use electrical tape. Works better and a lot cheaper.

[sodaman]

Get the same @ the tractor store . There called castrating bands for calves.

[ol crawdad]

I use electric tape for poles without seats, but wouldn't electric supply stores have shrink tubes that would work?  I am sure they have them in various sizes.

[PACKERBACKER]

Go to coldsnap.com reel attachment kits

[Fishmon]

Good old hockey tape!  Cheap, works great and does not mess up your expensive cork handle on rod.

[RIVERRAT2]

Your local farm store. Ask for castration bands...
http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/SyrVet-100-Pk.-Castrating-Rings/0000000001081?utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=shopping%2Bsearch&utm_campaign=google%2Bproduct%20search&gslfah&gclid=CMHqypyH-tECFVZYDQodvScBMw 

works well for both jobs
RAT

[Capt.Jim-N.J.]

Keep in mind, if you use heat shrink tubing, you cannot do a reel replacement quickly on the ice as you can using the bands

[dominicjr]

I use  rubber o rings  they work great

[hardwater diehard]

I used a Dollar Store funnel ...cut a 45 deg angle ...got the bands a TSC.

[Ice Chipper]

Your local farm store. Ask for castration bands.        I got the bands and said wow how am I going to stretch these bad boys on to the pole. I was able to stretch them over the handle end of a pair of small pliers and slip and roll it right up the handle. Thanks for the idea! they will work great! Glad I'm not a farm animal!   

[perch chacer]

I got the bands and said wow how am I going to stretch these bad boys on to the pole.

You can use my pair of expanding ring pliers.  I don't need them for a couple of weeks til the new calves arrive.

[spoof]

I use Hair bands that come in different colors.  I think I bought the last batch at Wegmans.