tip up leaders for eyes?

[whitetail_freak]

what do you guys recommend for leaders on tip ups for walleyes? usually use power pro but have been having issues this year. open to any help! thanks

[Northlander]

I like the Floro leaders in 10# test for tip up leader material. I conect to my coated tip up line with a barrel swivel. On the hook end I go simple with a colored bead and a good quality hook like a gammy in a #4 or #2 for bigger minnows. I like Golden shiners or big healthy chubs.

[Will]

I like 6# berkely vanish flourocarbon

[walleye365]

10# vanish works good for me rig it the same way northlander does.

[gopher_nation]

Pretty much the same as Northlander.

I use a snap swivel on the end of the vinyl tip-up line, Berkley 100% Flouro (4,6, or 8 lb), approx. 4 ft., tie loop knot on one end, up to three beads, a split shot, and hook on the business end. I tie up quite a few with various combinations with or w/o beads and various hook sizes and colors to match the size of bait I will be using. Clearer the water the longer I make 'em. The snap swivel makes changing set-ups quicker and having a few on hand takes the hassel out of dealing with it on the ice. A lindy rig holder keeps 'em ready at all times.

[SDbowhunter]

I avoid flourocarbon unless it is required by the water clarity. I have not been impressed with the knot strength compared to mono. When I do use flouro I use 10 lb. Typically I will run 8 lb. Trilene XT.

[kenais]

I use 6# flouro, it is critical that the knot is well lubricated before you begin tightening the line. Otherwise the knot strength will be compromised.

A friend of mine used 30# knotable steel leaders and he catches just as many walleye as I do when we are set up next to each other. Apparently winter 'eyes are not as line shy as in the summer, I haven't changed my leaders though.

[whitetail_freak]

Thanks a bunch for the info guys! i've been leaning towards vanish for awhile.

[harvey lee]

I use one type of mono or another in 6# test.

[KTapper]

6# mono for me works just fine knot strength is good.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

I run a 3' section of 17# fluorocarbon line on all my tipups with a snap swivel on the end. If Im targeting walleyes Ill tie a 2-3' foot section of line, usually 6#, onto that.

[Gator Slayer]

I use 8ld fluro. I tie a bunch of leaders with differrent colored hooks. All are within a 1/2 inch in length with a barrel swivel. I have a snap on the end of my dacron, makes changing out from the occasional snot rocket a breeze. I also use the smallest bobber I can find as a depth set so I can reset quickly. Just real the line up so the bobber hits the guide and drip it back in the hole.