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Rhode Island => Ice Fishing Rhode Island => Topic started by: Bubbagump6666 on Sep 17, 2018, 08:11 PM
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What's the best ice tip up line and size thanks
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I use 30 lb braided with a 6-10ft - 12 lb leader of Ice Line.....but that's just me.
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Depends on what fish you're targeting and personal preference. I'm usually targeting pike so I use 30 pound tipup line. It's thicker than regular braid to keep from cutting up your hands
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36 to 40 lb tip up line braided with the wax keeps lones from freezing as often. I dont like the nylon lines. I buy 1000 yard spools at a time....
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Tip up line should be thicker so you can manage it by hand and laying it on the ice. Heavy braid that is thick enough is expensive, standard 20-30lb tip up line with a long leader sized to your target will be fine for basically anything and easier to handle on the ice.
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I always use braided dacron and never have an issue. Its thicker than regular braid and much easier to handle while pulling a fish in. As mentioned, use a leader to match the fish you are targeting with a swivel connecting the two to reduce twists. Not sure o the size but I want to say I use 40lb.
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I use 30 lb braided with a 6-10ft - 12 lb leader of Ice Line.....but that's just me.
Not just you...me too! :thumbsup: Last year I dropped the treble hook and switched to a 3/0 wide gap finesse hook ( Gamagatsu) Friend of mine told me he got faster and better hook sets...claims they hook right in the corner of the mouth reducing the chance of break/bite offs. I tried them once but never got a flag to confirm his claim. Gonna try a little more this season and see what happens. ???