Author Topic: Line choice (Read 4695 times)

dakota · « **on:** Oct 09, 2009, 06:53 PM »

This is only my second year of ice fishng and was wondering what is the best choice for line. I mainly target panfish, but would like to set up a rod for walleye.
What is the best brand? andwhat pound test line weight should I go with? I was thinking about putting 2 pound test on my panfish rods, thanks

SkeeterJeff · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 09, 2009, 07:44 PM »

I use 2# Stren Ice Hi Vis Gold for my jigging/panfish rigs and 4# Trilene Micro Ice for my walleye rigs.

Jeff

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 09, 2009, 11:20 PM »

P-Line all the way or Gamma Ice

ice 45 · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 10, 2009, 12:09 AM »

p line also

lake snake · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 10, 2009, 12:35 AM »

Suffix ice magic monofilament.

mealworm · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 10, 2009, 08:46 AM »

berkly micro ice line 2 to 4 lbs for pannies and for walleye i use 8lbs

Wiener · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 10, 2009, 11:18 AM »

I use the Berkley Crystal Fireline (3 lbs) for my perch rods, it's no stretch which helps when fishing deep drop offs.

for Walleye, I usually have 10lb Berkley Transition. It is very hard for fish to see in the water.

Tip ups are usually Dacron, with a 3 to 6 foot florocarbon leader. I use this for Walleye, trout, etc.

Hope this helps,

Wiener

Hard stuff · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 11, 2009, 01:22 PM »

GAMMA ICE

http://www.gammafishing.com/

icejunky · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 11, 2009, 01:31 PM »

I really like the lower lb P-Line for pannies. 2-4 is common for perch an crappies. For walleye I'm still playing around trying to find somthing I like, avoid braids even ice braids freeze up

Doubles Shooter · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 11, 2009, 04:36 PM »

2&4 pound Trilene XL[clear], and 1lb Berkley cold water.

johndeere540 · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 11, 2009, 04:44 PM »

Quote from: Wiener on Oct 10, 2009, 11:18 AM

I use the Berkley Crystal Fireline (3 lbs) for my perch rods, it's no stretch which helps when fishing deep drop offs.

for Walleye, I usually have 10lb Berkley Transition. It is very hard for fish to see in the water.

Tip ups are usually Dacron, with a 3 to 6 foot florocarbon leader. I use this for Walleye, trout, etc.

Hope this helps,

Wiener

I love trilene but found the fireline to not be very strong and had alot of lost jigs with it. Maybe I just got a bad spool. I found the shakespear line wal-mart sells to be pretty good line too.

dakota · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 11, 2009, 05:05 PM »

Thanks for the response y'all. Im heading to Bass Pro tomorrow

FishRMan · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 11, 2009, 09:21 PM »

I usually stick with Trilene XL or their ice lines. I'm curious about the PLine. Can you guys give me more info regarding why you like it? I may pick up some as I'm about to re-spool all my ice reels.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 11, 2009, 09:23 PM »

Ice Braids now thats an Oxymoron. There I said it!

rlowery · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 12, 2009, 11:28 PM »

idk about through the ice, but i use 6-8lb P-line for salmon/trout in the oswego river. It is very strong, quite abrasion resistance and has proven tough on salmon around 30lbs. I love the stuff!

icejunky · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 13, 2009, 07:10 AM »

I think I may try the new Clam ice line this season. I know new clam products are hit or miss, but it is a decent price point and I need some more line

Bean · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 13, 2009, 07:45 AM »

I really like the Mikado ice lines (under ice and ice fine line), but it's extremely hard to find in the states. I'd like to try Dragon ice fishing line sometime, as it looks very similar to the Mikado line. Anybody know where to get it?

fin-n-feather · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 03:59 AM »

P-line 3# for gills. Tried 2# but got to many line break offs from the edge of the holes. f-n-f

icejunky · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 06:30 AM »

hey Bean here is a link to a European Company that shipps the stuff to the US...i dont know what the shipping cost would be

http://www.fishing-mart.com.pl/sklep/en/dragon-millenium-winter-g15-a35-p74-k4772.html

Bean · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 07:11 AM »

Yeah, I looked into that place. Shipping would be around $15 for up to 2.2 pounds. If the U.S. dollar was still around par with the euro it wouldn't be too bad. I have a few spools of the Mikado line left for this winter, but may have to purchase some for next season.

icejunky · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 07:44 AM »

on the other hand with this strong canadian dollar..it may be worth me giving it a shot..lol

I think I could probably get 4 spools in under that 2lbs....which would be average the spools out to 5-6$ per spool. I pay that for average line around here anyways

Bean · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 07:54 AM »

You could get a lot more than 4. Probably 25-30(or more) if it's just the 50m bobbin spools without any packaging.

dkfry · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 08:01 AM »

Anyone try the Asso lines? I was planning on ordering some from YBD.

icejunky · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 09:14 AM »

I have tried asso line and really liked it. It was strong with littlt to no memory.

dkfry · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 10:29 AM »

Which Asso line did you try and in what pound?

icejunky · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 15, 2009, 11:13 AM »

I tried the Asso Ice fishing from yourbobbersdown. When trying new line I always buy 2lb,4lb and on occasion 6lb. The 2lb was my fav..

jmh58 · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 28, 2009, 04:05 PM »

Any others?? ???I have 4 reels I need to spool.

Mainly fish for pannies. Thanks..John

IceMANCooketh · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 05:46 PM »

For those that have suggested gamma ice or pline, I have a couple questions:

Gamma ice, ESP or the fluoro?
Using either pline or gamma, are you using this as mainline or just leaders?
Any issues with either as far as coiling up with lighter jigs?
Pline, what's the difference between their "ice" line or their regular fluoro in 2 lb besides just cost?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

btechvft70 · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 05:53 PM »

I have been fishing gamma esp for 2 years now and have never had a problem. I primarily fish 2lb and have had no memory issues and it has good strength. When fishing a really light jig I always stretch the line every ten times down the hole or so.

slipperybob · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 10:44 PM »

Quote from: IceMANCooketh on Nov 03, 2009, 05:46 PM

For those that have suggested gamma ice or pline, I have a couple questions:

Gamma ice, ESP or the fluoro?
Using either pline or gamma, are you using this as mainline or just leaders?
Any issues with either as far as coiling up with lighter jigs?
Pline, what's the difference between their "ice" line or their regular fluoro in 2 lb besides just cost?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

You're gonna get more coiling up with the Pline Flourice, but it's more stiff and less stretch compared to Gamma ESP Ice. The bite sensitivity from Pline is better, especially if you're a line feeler. Good choice when fishing deeper water of 20-40 fow. I'm not aware of major difference between regular Pline Fluoroice or Pline Flouroclear. The Flouroice says it has a silicon coating in addition. Perhaps this keeps the line from stiffing up. I've not use regular Pline Flouroclear for ice fishing so I cannot confirm for myself. You might want to compare the diameter of both packages in the store to see if the ice line is actually smaller.

As for Gamma ESP Ice, being the most limp line I've used, it's far easier for the jig to spin and twist the line or even phantom knot the line itself. This is my first choice of line for less than 20 fow. Open bail, free drop is really good. It is also one diameter class smaller, your 6# ice is the same as your 4# regular line. For me the ice line stays much more limp in cold weather in comparison to the regular Gamma Copolymer line. I've used Gamma Copolymer line for ice fishing (still do) before I used Gamma ESP Ice. Personally I don't know why it would be any different as since nothing on the packaging says anything different.

My mind will believe what it wants to believe. I convince myself the ice lines are softer in cold weather and they just are...

Well at least I don't see those line memory coils as heinous as the regular summer lines.

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Author Topic: Line choice (Read 4695 times)