Spool line on Tip Ups ?

[crazycrawler]

 Hey guys just got new Tip Ups, my first ones ever, give me some pointers on line for the spool, I'm thinking braid,trying to get out for the fist time over the Holiday break, thanks for the help.

[perchking4ever]

I would defiantly go with braided line.

[Roncarr]

I like dacron 40-50 lb

[crazycrawler]

I like dacron 40-50 lb

What brand and from what retailer is it specifically for ice fishing only ?

[crazycrawler]

What brand and from what retailer is it specifically for ice fishing only ?

I bought a 30lb spider wire braid but it doesn't look right, looks thin, my buddy I think uses a dacron braid and it looked almost like a colored small string.

[Danderson]

since it sounds like your fairly new to this, i suggest going to Dicks with a good ice fishing section. they'll have spools of thick dacron line that's easy to handle. spool each tip up till theres about an eigth of an inch left then put on a mono or floro leader, or steel if your after pike.

i'm sure they'll be more posts to help you out, good luck 

[pikeking]

Masons 40# cotton braid. Amazon.com 3.99

[crazycrawler]

Masons 40# cotton braid. Amazon.com 3.99

Thanks guys

[FullTmeDad]

I use a line we called "squidding" line. Light color easy to handle doesn't freeze too quickly...I don't know what it's called now, though.
FTD

[unoman]

Squid Line...(dacron?)....cheap and very strong...easy to handle and rewind after a catch...30lb good enough....its all about the leader after that..braided ice line or flouro...i use both....Karl