Feed back on new lines tried this year

[south_metro_fish]

I personally tried the new Lindy line and Pline floro clear. I was very happy with the Pline and was ok with the Lindy line this year. The Lindy line was nice with its durability bringing in a 28" northern on a plain hook with no leader, but I also got a 24" on the Pline with out a leader. I also liked the diameter of the Lindy line as it dropped smaller jigs pretty fast. I did have a lot of problems with line coil and birds nests with it and ended up having to cut off at least half the line I put on the reel. The Pline I did not have hardly any trouble with coil and knots. I will use up the rest of the Lindy line I have still on the spools next year but I don't know that I will buy it again. I will for sure use Pline next year and I am trying some on open water and so far have been happy with it. Next year I am going to try some 2 lb Pline on my pan fish rod instead of the 4 because I am confident enough with its strength. It is also cheaper then a lot of ice lines out there because you get a 300y spool for around 10$, also its diameter is similar to other ice lines.

Wondering what experiences others have had with the new Lindy line and other new lines, or even lines that have been around but you tried for the first time? Or just your go to line.

[slipperybob]

I didn't really try any new lines this year, but continued to used many of the new lines I got the year before. I did try some KVD Line and Lure Conditioner and all I have to say is, it's not made for ice fishing. Especially if you leave your fishing rod/reels overnight in the truck. My lines lost strength at about 25-35%.

[Ed Carlson]

The Sufix Ice Braids did well, better as they softened up. That was the only new line I really tested. But I am not too overly impressed with it as a whole.

I'm very interested in the new Fireline just out this year and will very likely try it this fall and winter. Reports I received back from the Pro Field Staff Fireline Team, at least to me anyway, indicated that this new line is a very encouraging new ice line option. One to watch for sure.

[Northlander]

I tried the Lindy and Northland lines because I got a few free spools and thought they underperformed in many catagories. I wont buy either in the future.

[munchy71]

I'm very interested in the new Fireline just out this year and will very likely try it this fall and winter. Reports I received back from the Pro Field Staff Fireline Team, at least to me anyway, indicated that this new line is a very encouraging new ice line option. One to watch for sure.

If you're talking about the NanoFil, I'd have to agree with them. Got a sample in February, spooled it up and used it the whole remainder of the hardwater season. It blows the old FireLine Crystal out of the water!

-Munchy

[dairyman]

I tried the Northland line for ice season-----won't be using it again---too much spooling----pulled it off and respooled with Fireline

[Surface Tension]

I tried the Lindy 3lb Ice line last winter and thought it did well.

No coiling and didn't have to force ultra light jigs down the hole.

I'll be spooking with that on my gill and crappie rods for open water.

I've sort of settled on Stren High Impact in 8lb for casting jigs at eyes for now.

[bassmann77]

I tried the new Suffix ice line and it didn't last on my reels for long. It was terrible with the feel, durability, and all around performance. I switched back to P-line and will not go back to another line for a few of my rods.

I am interested in the new fireline. I really like the crystal for my walleye jigging rod and will definitely give the new line a try.

[Feathers Rainin]

First year trying Pline Flouroclear mainly because of reviews I saw on this site. I used to use Triline XL but I won't be going back. I liked the smaller diameter, it seemed stronger, and had little to no memory. I will say that if you use 3 lb or less with swedish pimples or other jigging spoons make sure you don't tie it directly to the spoon. Add an o-ring or swivel. I lost a couple nice trout and the line broke below the knot due to the sharp edge on the tie hole of the spoon. I am still wondering how nice the two were that I lost.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Triple Fish Fluorocarbon Ice line. I actually tried it on a few setups last year and liked it so much I switched all my setups to it this past season. Very limp for a fluorocarbon, heck, for any type of line. The diameter is smaller than any lines on the market I compared it to. The 6lb line handled a 31" walleye about 11lbs just fine. I had to buy some more spools of it towards the end of the season just in case they decided to discontinue it like what happened to my old favorite, Gamma.

[Northlander]

I just did a review on the Suffix 832 Superline. Check it out I have really liked it.