ice fishing line

[Bottom bouncer]

Just picked up two Pflueger Micro-spinning reels, smaller spool than I'm used to, spooled them up with 8lb# line that is same dia. as 6 # ,that I used last year and liked it . Wanted to put lighter line on spare spools say a 6# - 4#. and was concerned about memory in line, want something that stays limp or will not coil up. Whats everyones favorate line. Normally do not go lighter that 8# , lots of large northerns , walleye and ling where we fish walley's and do'nt want to miss those. but thought I could go lighter if fish seemed picky. Thanks for any help. Started tuning up tackle box and checking out the gear, can't wait for the hard water.

[Polar]

eyes I use 8lb. crappie and perch 2lb

[Trophy Hunter]

[TJG]

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I second the vanish, used it all last year, pike, walleye, ling, perch, not one break off.
I also use Fireline 10/4, cant beat that either. They sell a spray that will take the memory out of your line
when I find it will post it.

[grumpymoe]

after my first full summer using my baitcaster spooled with spiderwire stealth, i would have to say, that i fully intend on using this line for icefishing....20lb test with 6lb diameter, teflon coated (reduced ice-buildup?) and high abrasion resistant, i can't think of anything better that will handle the northerns,walleye and perch....has to be super for tightlining and slack line fishing....grump 8)

[TJG]

Jigwiggler: Thats the stuff, does it work?

http://www.hunting-fishing-gear.com/article-display/799.html

[Bottom bouncer]

Thanks,I think I'm going to try the vanish, sounds like a good choice. Is it tough to see on the ice ? I can remember one night, went out put fresh bait on my lines and can remember hearing one on my bobbers hit the door as I was coming in ,  noticed I had drug three of my lines out of the water and into my shack with me , tangled around my leg, funny now but not at the time.   

[TJG]

Ya been there, done that more times then I want to admit. Night time is the time to put away most of the tackle and have one or two rods going in the shack or besides me outside. Just personal preferance. Vanish, as the name indicates is clear, super clear, you will have the same tangle problems as before, lol. One trick I like to use is keep some electrical tape around and after you set your line in the hole, mark the line with a piece of tape out of the hole, against the snow it is very visable.  Out on the ice I can be out till, 7-8 pm and it gets dark here about 6-630, the bite starts at 4-430.