Author Topic: Whats your Favorite ice line? (Read 3493 times)

74redone · « **on:** Dec 02, 2012, 08:33 PM »

Well here we are the 2 of Dec. and its 60 outside

. I have decided to try some new line on my QT's and Power noodles. I have been using 4lbs. Fireline crystal ice and have had good luck with it. The only draw back is it likes to ice up when your not in the hut. I thought I would get your guys thought before I order.
Thanks!
Matt

hnd · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 03, 2012, 01:06 PM »

pline and don't look back.

Buckshots · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 03, 2012, 06:15 PM »

Quote from: hnd on Dec 03, 2012, 01:06 PM

pline and don't look back.

X2

Kevin23 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 04, 2012, 12:09 AM »

trilene micro ice.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 04, 2012, 12:49 PM »

i also like trilene micro ice.

BIGCREW · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 04, 2012, 01:30 PM »

one with a fish on the end of it

I like the trilene also

AugustWest · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 05, 2012, 08:27 PM »

Cajun Red Ice Line
AW

fishingabomb2006 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 05, 2012, 08:31 PM »

DAM Tectan by far!
amazing line, actually is the pound test the box claims super thin and supple when cold i love the stuff

http://www.fishusa.com/DAM-Tectan-Premium-Plus-Monofilament_p.html

icyveins · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 05, 2012, 08:32 PM »

http://www.quiltsourcecanada.ca/product/00/EZ882131/Invisible-Thread-.004-Clear

by far the best thing that I have ever used for pannies~! and its strength is greater than 1lb with a smaller diameter and it has no memory!!! and its only 3-4$ for 500yards!

coboy · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 05, 2012, 09:03 PM »

P-Line 100% fluorocarbon.

ak47 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 06, 2012, 09:32 PM »

I use 2lb fluoro for my light jigs and 6lb trilene ice for heavier ones...works well for me! May I also put a question here? I`ve got some 8 and 10 lb hi-vis gold and yellow stren (use it to tie sighters). Is it ok to use it for leaders on my tip ups or shoud I avoid using it for ice fishing for some reason?

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 06, 2012, 09:46 PM »

I generally fish larger fish and use braid.
Last year I tried out Tuf Line Duracast. It performs much better than regular braids as far as icing up is concerned.
With regular braid I had problems with the line freezing to the guides and reel. It also transferred more water to the guides and freezing them closed very quickly.

Duracast is a coated braid that sheds water really well. It does not freeze to the reel or guides and transports much less water to the guides reducing guide icing.

The only minor issue is the coating does create some memory in the cold. Not a big deal when you consider the benefits.
I use line tests from 10# to 24# depending on use.

It has been renamed this year and is now called Duracast Ice and is available in 6#-30# test (2#-15# mono equivilent diameter).

http://www.tuf-line.com/products_Ice-Fishing-Lines_21.html

It's a great jigging line and worth a try.

I'm not a Tuf Line spokesperson, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!!!!

pokey · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 06:29 AM »

I like suffix Ice Magic in 2# and 4# in the tangerine orange, so much easier to see against a white background of ice when tying tiny jigs. I tried the fusion a couple of years ago and its junk, memory like no other. I'm thinking about trying some of the new 832 Ice braid. I use the normal 832 on all my soft water rods and like it a lot.

SkiSoloII · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 08:02 AM »

Quote from: fishingabomb2006 on Dec 05, 2012, 08:31 PM

DAM Tectan by far!

I'm trying the Tectan this year in the 2 and 6.4lb. I'm also trying the Asso Brouwn Heavy. I keep hearing the call of the European lines.....

http://yourbobbersdown.com/assoiceheavy.html

Dave

filetandrelease · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 08:45 AM »

i fish in a shack and mostly for yellow perch and walleyes so i just use regular 4# fireline smoke , and for the double digit eyes i use 6# fire line , out side line i like Berkley trans optic , and for flat fish [pans] i have had good luck with bionic ice by northland , my buds really like p-line guess this year I'll give it a go

icepack · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 07, 2012, 05:25 PM »

Trilene micro ice.

s10xr · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 09, 2012, 05:53 PM »

Just bought 4 spools of suffix 832. only heard good things about it so will see.

pokey · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 09, 2012, 08:22 PM »

Quote from: s10xr on Dec 09, 2012, 05:53 PM

Just bought 4 spools of suffix 832. only heard good things about it so will see.

Let us know what you think about it. I use their soft water line of 832 and love it. I really want to try the ice line.

Voltaire · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 09, 2012, 10:04 PM »

I bought two spools of the Suffix 832 ice braid to try this year and I'm sure it will be my favorite.

John_BZ · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 04:15 PM »

no matter how many times i leave her for a new one i always come crawling back to trilene

strike1st · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 08:33 PM »

My fav. Is trilene micro ice. But I did buy some northland bionic ice fluro to try this year.

slipperybob · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 01:25 PM »

I really don't have a favorite...I use a lot of different ones, just paying attention to the line diameter and self test line break strengths.

Dave W · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 08:15 AM »

I use a lot of different lines on a lot of different reels, but more P-Line than anything else. I'd call it my favorite!

Rukus3 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 08:44 AM »

No one uses nanofil by Berkly? I used the stuff in the summer and loved it. I am using that this year for my ice rods.

laportian · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 01:25 PM »

I bought northlands flurosilk in 6 pound test and it is really nice. I was using vanish on a few rigs and needed to respool this season. With the vanish I had to really monitor my line as it tended to coil off if you had too much on your spool. But anyway Ive used this northland stuff for a few days on Upper Red and it is really nice. Seems to have low stretch, lots of strength, and it doesnt coil off.

Dustr · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 11:51 AM »

DAM Tectan Premium Plus. 2.2lb test is .003 diameter. There's a guy on that big auction site that keeps it in stock

TType86 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 01:13 PM »

Quote from: AugustWest on Dec 05, 2012, 08:27 PM

Cajun Red Ice Line
AW

X2! Im not alone! I like how easy it is to see on the ice and it seems to hold up as good as any. I also like trilene micro ice.

jbird68 · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 04:18 PM »

I had an awful time with cajun red. The line would just uncoil itself from the spool as soon as I opened the bale. I loved the nano fil this summer but don't have anything less than 8 pound test. I've used fireline crystal the last couple years. Nice and limp but trends to carry water and ice up my spring bobber.

eyehi · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 04:21 PM »

8 or 10 pound p- line for my walleye sets.....

HardwaterFish · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 24, 2012, 07:06 PM »

Berkly 6lb flouro on my traps and 4 lb on my jig rods.

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Author Topic: Whats your Favorite ice line? (Read 3493 times)