Attaching Reel to ice Rod

[Norm1980]

Looking for different ways people attach their Reels to ice fishing rods?? I know some come with shrink wrap bands but ive heard they dont hold well. Any other ideas tape? twist ties?

[svonasek]

electrical tape works well

[that_guy]

I love to use hockey tape! Its cheap, and stays flexible in the cold so if you need to make any quick repairs or anything you can.

[jfish21]

x2 for the hockey tape. Has worked very well for me.

[Gordie]

hockey tape and eletrical tape

[Norm1980]

i take it neither hockey tape or electrical tape ruin the cork handles??

[ameyers41]

I put one layer of masking tape to secure the reel, then cover that with electrical tape. I've found the masking tape does less damage to the cork when removing. I might be the only one though.

[buzbunni]

I put one layer of masking tape to secure the reel, then cover that with electrical tape. I've found the masking tape does less damage to the cork when removing. I might be the only one though.

Nope, your not the only one .

I use the blue "painters" masking tape. It seems to have less adhesive on it than regular masking tape, but still works well.

[fishwater]

The masking tape trick is to stick the end of the tape to the base of the reel. Press the reel to the rod. Wrap the tape upside down a couple of wraps, then go over with electrical tape. This leaves nothing sticky on the rod.

I prefer to use self sealing silicone tape. It doesn't stick to anything but itself and it is softer than electrical tape, especially in the cold. However, it will wear out after a couple of years and is fairly expensive compared to standard electrical tape

[OnAFly]

+3 on that one. Regular Scotch or 3M tape is great. I can take the reels off my rods as many times as I want and it doesn't ruin the cork.

[CHEX1982]

You guys have to try the Frabill specialized reel tape. You will never go back to electric tape. It is engineered to bond to itself. No sticky residue leftover and that stuff REALLY stretches. I bought a roll since I didn't have electrical tape laying around. I figured it's just gimmick. Heck no! My wife had to tell me to shut up because I kept going on about it for 2 minutes while I was installing my reels.

[hydro]

Chex, you just described silicone tape perfectly.

[Norm1980]

If I use the specialized reel tape i shouldn't have to worry about putting scotch tape under neither to protect the cork?

[that_guy]

i take it neither hockey tape or electrical tape ruin the cork handles??

I've used both in years past, and never had a problem.

[MN]

Hydro - How are things?

I use the stuff from the hardware store - ask for it as plumbers tape. Must be the same thing. Great stuff.

MN

[opsirc]

electrical tape, just make sure not too pull it too tight, else it will start to unwrap.

[herefish101]

You guys have to try the Frabill specialized reel tape. You will never go back to electric tape. It is engineered to bond to itself. No sticky residue leftover and that stuff REALLY stretches. I bought a roll since I didn't have electrical tape laying around. I figured it's just gimmick. Heck no! My wife had to tell me to shut up because I kept going on about it for 2 minutes while I was installing my reels.

I just bought this stuff this year and absolutly love it.

[Jeremy airjer W]

I use silicone tape. Find in the electrical isle of your favorite hardware store. No stickly mess!

[icekid10]

I like hockey tape. It acts as a good layer between the metal of the reel and your hands when its cold out.

[eyeguy 54]

Electrical tape on all of mine.

[cps420us]

I use a layer of silicon then wrap it with electrical, that way silicon tape doesn't roll down

[Norm1980]

Thanks for the ideas I think I'm gonna go with the reel tape first and if i don't like the feel put some hockey tape over that.

[JIvers]

Electrical tape if I want the reel to stay on that rod for the season, hose clamps if I want to move the reel from one rod to another.

[BriGuy88]

Hockey tape all the way for me. Makes a good canvas for marking line size for each setup with a sharpie too.

[Ed Carlson]

You guys have to try the Frabill specialized reel tape. You will never go back to electric tape. It is engineered to bond to itself. No sticky residue leftover and that stuff REALLY stretches. I bought a roll since I didn't have electrical tape laying around. I figured it's just gimmick. Heck no! My wife had to tell me to shut up because I kept going on about it for 2 minutes while I was installing my reels.

Bingo, self bonding silicone tape, it's the real deal. Been using it for years.

Frabill now offers it in compact spools for $6. It will do several rod/reel combos with no sticky glue residues, or a slippery rod surface in the cold. Holds reels tight, and looks clean.

TIP: Make 1 wrap on the cork just under the foot of the reel, then lay the foot on it, then do the cross wrap to bond it to the handle. This way the foot of the reel is less prone to slip side to side on the slippery cork, even under a load.

I also use it to make a wrap on empty spools before winding on new braids, then they will not slip. Works much better than electrical tape.

Great stuff!