Freezing mono

[Brendog9]

I have some six pound Trilene mono on a jig rod that has been freezing. To the point where the eye on the rod tip also freezes and I can't reel in the line.

Should I try a new brand of mono or switch to braid and tie a leader? Any tips would be much appreciated.

[coboy]

Freezing lines and wind were the reason I finally got a shelter. Fluorocarbon may be a better choice. I think it absorbs less water than mono. I only use braid on tip-ups and it definitely absorbs
water which makes winding it back on the spool more challenging. I've never used braid on a rod during ice season but I would think in sub-zero weather it could be a problem rewinding on the
reel. Larger guides help but outside I still had to melt the ice off the line and guides with my fingers.

[panfishman13]

braid will make your problem worse, it has great sensitivity and no stretch, but it holds water and freezes faster than any other line.

i suggest picking up a can of Reel Magic, it has de-icing properties, and works great to spray on your line and guides.

[Brendog9]

braid will make your problem worse, it has great sensitivity and no stretch, but it holds water and freezes faster than any other line.

i suggest picking up a can of Reel Magic, it has de-icing properties, and works great to spray on your line and guides.

I was wondering about Reel Magic. I have some so I'll make sure to bring it.