View Full Version : cold weather effects on graphite rods?


striperjerk1
10-22-2002, 09:34 AM
does the cold have any effects on graphite rods? its been in the mid 30s here and just wondering.

Big Dave
10-22-2002, 11:07 AM
No effect at all in performance

Mr. Sandman
10-22-2002, 11:08 AM
Mono is another story however.

MountainBreeze
10-22-2002, 11:21 AM
QUOTE:
"Mono is another story however."

What is the story w/ mono? Do you change your line when it gets that cold?

Thanks,
Rob

Got Stripers
10-22-2002, 11:22 AM
Fish all winter long and the rod isn't the problem, icing guides is my only problem during cold weather.

Mr. Sandman
10-22-2002, 11:33 AM
mono tends to become stiff in the cold weather. This can cause some difficulties during casting esp on windy nights.