tying guides on an ice rod

[bobbymalone]

I'm building my third ice rod right now. TB power noodle. I've struggled with the wraps on the whippy thin end of ice rods, but today I used a thread bobbin for tying flies on the first two guides and it was super easy. Just have to make sure you keep some tension on it.

Just passing on a tip for your rod tip. Happy rod building

[upnorth]

I agree the first guide on a light action ice rod can be a challenge. You would think that something short with less guides would be a breeze but no to.

I put my end support almost touching the tip top and then loosen the tension on the thread until the wrap is started, then apply a bit more tension. But I would imagine fly tying bobbin would work well too.

[luckycrank]

I DO THE SAME THING WITH FLY BOBBIN