Best tip up gear for pike

[Esox fisherman]

I use 2 split shots and a hook and was wondering what the best  fluorocarbon  for pike That is on the cheap side I should get and i have 100lb fluorocarbon but it is way too stiff and doesn’t work
What split shots I should get
And what single hook

[hardwater diehard]

I am sure you will find many answers to some of your questions on these boards

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=39.0

[Esox fisherman]

Everyone has different answers and too busy to search
So i am looking for something everyone can agree on that will work
I use 65lb power pro as a main line though am thinking about getting 80 lb

[hardwater diehard]

Everyone has different answers and too busy to search
So i am looking for something everyone can agree on that will work
I use 65lb power pro as a main line though am thinking about getting 80 lb

OK

[esox_xtm]

Everyone has different answers and too busy to search
So i am looking for something everyone can agree on that will work
I use 65lb power pro as a main line though am thinking about getting 80 lb

Too busy to search... Hmmm. Ok, how's about this?

[DR.SPECKLER]

If your barely catching fish going from 65 to 80lb braid isnt going to make a difference at all.spool a tipupup with regular cheap tip up line in 20 or 30lb, a leader Attached via swivel and tie on a 25lb mono or 7 stranD wire Leader with a Hook be it single or treble and put on a live golden shiner or sucker.Fishing for pike with tip ups is caveman easy.

[Papa Sly]

First I would use Fluoro not mono for leader. Next I would use at least 60#. pike will bit through 25# like a hot knife through butter. Use dead bait if you want big pike, use live if you want the smaller ones also and some bass. Smaller meaning large shiners vs 9" goldens or suckers.

[Esox fisherman]

What fluorocarbon should I get
Also what is a cheap dead bait I should get

[Esox fisherman]

What is best single hook

[Papa Sly]

Seagar leader material. I try to catch perch or golden shiner if I can. If dead then I try to get as big as I can and fish right on the bottom with a quick strike rig.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ultimate+quick+strike+rig&view=detail&mid=6585AC115C7F9792F7E16585AC115C7F9792F7E1&FORM=VIRE

For hooks if single hook I like a 2/0 to 5/0 Octopus. I hate circle hooks, lost way to many fish. I also use crimps with 60# fluoro.

[Papa Sly]

Crimping
http://www.leadertec.com/tipsandtechniques/crimp_techniques.html

[esox_xtm]

Crimping
http://www.leadertec.com/tipsandtechniques/crimp_techniques.html

 

[Esox fisherman]

What version blue label,red label one of the other

[Papa Sly]

I believe blue as long as it says leader material and not main line. also love beads and blades for pike.

[Esox fisherman]

What is lightest Lb test you would go

[Joe in T.C.]

I recommend buying a line that is made for tip-ups.

I tried the braid I use in the summer years ago and had problems with it freezing up.

My recommendation for tip-up line is #1 Woodstock #2 Woodstock and #3 Woodstock 

"Woodstock™ Tip-Up Line
 Woodstock makes some of the toughest, yet most subtle tip-up line around. Its unique round configuration and tightly braided nylon make the line exceptionally strong and manageable. The line is subjected to a
 three-step heat-set and waterproofing process that reduces stretch and freeze-up. You won’t find a tip-up line that performs better, is more durable or has more hook-setting power. Made in USA."
 
If you have just a couple of tip-ups I would pick up a minimum 100-yard spool for each one (200+yard spool if it's for lake trout)
If you have several tip-ups you may want to consider 1000-yard spools.

I typically use 20-pound test and fill the spool. Then I run a 6-foot fluorocarbon leader, Spiderwire for pike, and a 12' or longer fluorocarbon leader for Lake Trout.

I recommend a full spool or at least 3/4 full. It flows better and helps when they take a long run on you.

I really like SpiderWire leaders for pike.
It has a small diameter, flexiable,and harder to see than heavier leaders.
I have had great sucess for years on this set up.
I have been told you will loose more fish on this setup but I dont remeber the last time I lost a pike and have caught several over 35"

Good Luck All 

[Esox fisherman]

I recommend buying a line that is made for tip-ups.

I tried the braid I use in the summer years ago and had problems with it freezing up.

My recommendation for tip-up line is #1 Woodstock #2 Woodstock and #3 Woodstock 

"Woodstock™ Tip-Up Line
 Woodstock makes some of the toughest, yet most subtle tip-up line around. Its unique round configuration and tightly braided nylon make the line exceptionally strong and manageable. The line is subjected to a
 three-step heat-set and waterproofing process that reduces stretch and freeze-up. You won’t find a tip-up line that
performs better, is more durable or has more hook-setting power. Made in USA."
 
If you have just a couple of tip-ups I would pick up a minimum 100-yard spool for each one (200+yard spool if it's for lake trout)
If you have several tip-ups you may want to consider 1000-yard spools.

I typically use 20-pound test and fill the spool. Then I run a 6-foot fluorocarbon leader, Spiderwire for pike, and a 12' or longer fluorocarbon leader for Lake Trout.

I recommend a full spool or at least 3/4 full. It flows better and helps when they take a long run on you.

I really like SpiderWire leaders for pike.
It has a small diameter, flexiable,and harder to see than heavier leaders.
I have had great sucess for years on this set up.
I have been told you will loose more fish on this setup but I dont remeber the last time I lost a pike and have caught several over 35"

Good Luck All 

To be honest not concerned about braid and personally am sticking to power pro

[Joe in T.C.]

Power Pro has a very good reputation for their braids.

Their other lines sound great too and will get the job done for you.

Lots of choices and opinions, glad you found what works for you.

Good Luck All 

[Papa Sly]

60 # at least for pike

[Finnt]

Dacron is the best for tip ups the line has stretch kinda of like a fishing pole has backbone you will keep the hook set much better and it will last for many years power pro has no stretch  and is harder on your skin it will cut you if the fish runs  I know it happened to me I will never use power pro for hand lining. I sounds like you don't want to hear anyone   using dacron you must be new to ice fishing by all of your posts on here

[Esox fisherman]

Thx i will get some darcon

[esox_xtm]

D-a-c-r-o-n. 

[primepin65]

D-a-c-r-o-n. 

X2

[Esox fisherman]

Link to which darcon I should get

[PikeKing23]

I really think this dude is f#cking with you guys.

[DR.SPECKLER]

Yeah me too.thought that when it all started..

[primepin65]

Holy crap! I really hope so...

[Finnt]

Link to which darcon I should get

Nope just look it up online 30 to 50lb will work just fine.

[esox_xtm]

I really think this dude is f#cking with you guys.

It's OK. This is the deep end of the pool...