Tip: Attaching reels to an ice rods (Silicone tape)

[Crappie Kid]

A few years ago I stopped using vinyl electrical tape and zip ties to attach my reels to those ice rods without reel seats. Vinyl tape does not hold up and it gets sticky.

Now I use self-fusing silicone tape. It only sticks to itself and makes a nice grip. I bought it from an electrical supply house but you can find it at Radio Shak and at Ace hardware. It also comes under the name "Tommy Tape" and "Rescue Tape".

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MElectrical/Home/ProductsServices/Products/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20OES1_nid=R682W6GZHRbe7 0Q1MK7N3Ngl

[eyedoktr]

I agree. I've been using it for about three years and love it. Absolutely no residue and definitly holds the reel in place.

[Dacotah Eye]

One of the things that I like best about it is that you can remove it, change reels and re-use it.

[Crooked Dave]

Great Tip. I bought my tape today ($2.49 / roll at Ace) and it works awesome. I was using black cloth hockey tape in prior years, but this is stuff is so much better. Thanks and Tight Lines.

[Perch Eye]

What also works well is hockey tape!