rod eyes in winter Sept 2, 2013 9:24:01 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by basha(mark). on Sept 2, 2013 9:24:01 GMT Stop line freezing in rod eyes. When winter fishing use a dab of glycerine to each eye on the fishing rod. This will stop the eyes from freezing up in cold winter conditions.