line for tip up?

[Mont]

never used tip before and got a HT big game tip for Christmas.
likely use it mostly for northerns.
What kinda line do you guys recommend? & poundage?

[adamg]

For big pike some "Woodstock" nylon tip up line (at least 20 lb).  Google "crazy Alberto" knot and use that to tie on a 3 foot long 40lb flourocarbon leader then a swivel to bait. Or use a lighter leader but add a 12" steel leader.

[coboy]

I've been using Woodstock 30lb. the last few years for pike and have been very happy with it.

[Kyle_J]

30lb woodstock cheap and hasnt failed me.

[derek_buck]

I use 30lb Beaver Dam braided tipup line.  I get it at walmart for very cheap in 50yard spools.  Haven't had it break on me yet, just remember to use a good leader if you are going for the pike

[Martian]

 some may disagree , but the only line I would say stay away from is the coated line. In cold weather it coils up pretty bad, and can become a mess on the ice. We find, if you are fishing with someone , we both go to T U , and one plays fish, while other spools line leaving some on ice in case of a last run, it is a hoot. If you have not done t u fishing before, I would also recommend 5/0-6/0 circle hooks. when you get a flag, pick it up, and just put on the brakes, no jerking for hook set , just stop it mid run. The hook almost always catches fish in corner of mouth, so you don't kill it if it is undersized, or you just want to release it. We have released a number of smaller pike with, treble harnesses, as blood poured out each gill, knowing they would die. good luck , be safe, hemos, or pliers, and a spreader for the fish are a must

[SkyGuy]

some may disagree , but the only line I would say stay away from is the coated line. In cold weather it coils up pretty bad, and can become a mess on the ice.

I agree with this 100% I used that stuff for a couple of years. My favorite is Suffix metered tip-up braid! It's quality line. When I switched to it I noticed my catch rate went up also. I've had it on for 2 seasons still seems like new. I believe firmly in changing line every season too.  Try it you won't be disappointed

[Firetrap]

Dacron line,you want the stretch in it. I've used 40 to 130 pound test.  The HT line gets nicked and is junk.  The Beaver Dam and Sufix line look good, I haven't used it yet though.  The line I've been using is Mason Meat caster trot line.  I've tried 108# and 96#. Bought some 72# to fit more line for some deeper sets.  I use the big stuff mostly for Ft. Peck Reservoir.  You don't need 50 yds of line when setting shallow and the bigger stuff for when that fish wants to wind around bushes. The branches break off instead of losing fish. I crimp my own 30# steel leaders.  Pike and walleye are not line shy on tips ups in my experience.  If they do get line shy, use smaller leaders like 18#.