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Attaching Reel to ice Rod


Norm1980

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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 smile .

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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