??? for stringmakers

[jshep56]

I've read in several threads that string wax with silicone is now recommended. Since I also fish, it made me wonder if a product called Reel Magic could be used on strings? It's silicone with a UV protector added in.

[gibblet]

only one way to find out. i like the uv protection idea.

[jshep56]

This isa liquid, but I think I'll give it a try. I was a little concerned about what effect it might have on the string and cable.

[gibblet]

you can melt some textite wax w/out silicon on a very low temp and mix some of the liquid in, stir it up, and then pour it in a jar for cooling and use that for wax.

[jshep56]

Thanks, that's a great idea. I just happen to have some of that wax. I'll mix some up.

[gibblet]

let us know how it works out - if its nice and pliable, soft, and stays soft on the string without getting buggers everywhere.

[drstalker]

I would be interested also.

[jshep56]

Sorry it's taken so long to get back on this, too much OT at work. This morning I took a 1 cup measuring cup and just covered the bottom with Reel Magic. Then, I took a whole tube of textite and melted it with a hair dryer, in the cup. The dryer did a good job of mixing the two. I put the wax back in the original container to solidify. I found it gave the wax a softer texture, melted and soaked into the string and cable with only finger pressure.I might have gotten away with more Magic, but I was concerned about making the wax runny. It could probably use a little more. I used roughly 1/8 ounce or just a little less.

[MO_Bowhnter]

I've got some reel magic, I'll have to give that a shot too.

[jshep56]

Give it a shot, but be careful of how much Magic you use. I haven't had a chance to shoot yet, but I don't forsee any of the balling effect I got with straight wax. I could feel the silicone difference in the wax.