Cold Weather Reel Lubricant

[PeteyHD]

Hi All, I need some advice from you reel experts.

I used Hoppe's No. 9 gun and reel oil on 2 of my reels last weekend before a blackfish trip. I put the rods & reels in the car overnight so I can just get out of the house quicker at the crack of dawn. Got on the Mimi rigged up and on the first stop I went to cast and the spool was much tighter than usual. I couldnt cast more than 10 feet and even with an 8 ounce sinker my line took 2x as long to go down.

Once the afternoon came around with temps in the mid 40s the reel loosened right up and I could cast normal distance again. Not sure if the oil found its way or if I used too much.

Am I using the wrong stuff? Should I have used grease instead of oil?