Line for Tip ups

[valparaiso_girl]

I got me a tip up.  What size line do ya'all suggest I use on it?  I want to catch whatever I can;  hopefully some walleye, pike or bass. 

[spartaman12]

get some spiderwire- strong as hel

[maineduckhunter]

Polaris Braided Ice Fishing Line(white).......then a swivel....followed by 3-4 feet of Spider Wire leader....then your hook.

[jayswimmer09]

20-30lb is fine its the leader material you have to worry about

[Hando]

For the main line I use Mason Ice-Line in 20lb. test and a 2' - 3' 14lb. - 17lb. flourocarbon leader off a barrel swivel to the Mason.  I have my walleye tip-up set-up the same way exept an 8lb. flourocarbon leader.  The dacron line is easy to handle in the snow and cold when pulling the fish in. 

[ChillerThriller]

a thicker mainline is better because its easier to handle and wont cut your fingers. i use 50 or 65 pound test. there are probably only 20 fish in the province over that weight but its easier to handle so i can land more fish. 20 pound powerpro or fireline is a bad choice because if the fish decides to run you get cut fingers.

[The Farmer]

the line i use for a main line is more like thin decoy line. My leader is a 3 foot steel leader.

[walleygod]

38 lb from american angler line co with 10 lb berckly vanish for leader 

[SkeeterJeff]

New to ice fishing last winter, and am about to purchase my first tip ups.  How much line do you use on them?  I see most spools are only 50 yards, like the Masons.  Is that enough?  I would think at least 100 yards is needed plus the leader?

Thanks in advance,
Jeff

[Flash_King]

check pro bass - get large spool of 30-50lb dacron  line length depends on what and where you are fishing. shallow ponds with perch and pickerel 50 yards is enough,big lakes 100-200yards is a min.be sure you fill your spools 1/16 to 1/8 of the top just as you would a spinning reel

[warren77]

Up here in Canada,I have seen guys use up to 125lb.....I use 40-80 for the big Pike...

[rodrunner]

I just ordered some braided prestige dacron line 30# from cabelas. Got 500 yrds for 15 bones. It should work pretty good.

[7 plus larry]

skeeter 50 yards is good thats all i use on my polars

[james]

It depends on what your fishing for and how deep.on my jack traps i have 400' 
                                                                                          james

[Mainehazmt]

I use 30lb florecent orange fly backer line then  my leader

[FISHFORPIKE]

I use 30lb florecent orange fly backer line then  my leader

Hey, now there's an idea I hadn't thought of.

[cnyiceboy]

Thats a great idea.