What kind of line will you be spooling up this year??

[MN BassFisher]

So its about that time where I rip off the line off my rods and restring them up (most of them anyways). I am curious what everyone else on here uses through the ice. On my panfish rods I usually just spool Trilene Mono in the 4 lb range, and last year I tried using Vanish, I had mixed results with it (some coiling - but that was probably contributed to my small reel). I also used Fireline Crystal and enjoyed that. So I am just curious what your guys' go to are for line!

[Chode2235]

I'll be using the P-Line flouroice again this year.

This is the best line I have found, of course I haven't tried anything different in a couple years.

[broman]

I'll be using the P-Line flouroice again this year.

This is the best line I have found, of course I haven't tried anything different in a couple years.

Same here. I like it alot. If anyone makes a line that doesn't collect pearls on the cold days, then I'd switch.

[McGurk]

P-Line Flouroice here too. I've been happy for each year for 2 seasons with it. 2lb and 6lb

[c0untryf1sh3r]

I'm about to do the same. For my bobber rods and deadstick rods I always use 4 or 6lb Trilene Micro Ice. It keeps the coils to a minimum even with a small reel and stays flexible when its colder than s**t.

For my jigging rods I use Trilene fluorocarbon ice line, or Fireline Crystal with a fluoro leaders. They both have excellent sensitivity and flexibility when the mercury dips below 0. Its a little more expensive but you get what you pay for. just my

[fisherman-andy]

Nanofil this year.

[Northlander]

Ill be using 832 and Clear XT as usual.

[mattpaumen]

I will once again be using the Lindy Ice Line. Used it last year and I came away very impressed. It creates virtually zero memory and didn't twist up. Two things that drive me nuts with some of the other lines.

[DaSwede]

I might try Nano on mine this year. I tried it on my open water reels, and really like the feel of it. What I didn't like was the price.

[IcerRon2010]

P line Florice 3 an 6lb. I also bought some Power Pro ice microline. Did the wieght test on 1-5lb. Very impressed. For a 5lb it held up a 9.9lbs with a palomer not. Wieght up and down as many times as you please. Broke at 11 lbs.

I figure I will color the last 5ft with red sharpie, to try and help conceal the rope under water.

[MN BassFisher]

Nice, I like all the opinions! I really wanted to try to Flouroice last year because I heard good words about it, the problem for me was finding it! I suppose I should hit Thorne Bro's right now and stock up on some spools! I was always curious about the Power Pro Iceline, never tried it. And that Nanofil looks great too, just a lil spendy! Big spool would probably go a long way on ice reels though.

[philly35]

I will be using p line flourice 2lb as well. Awesome stuff! I was also really impressed with northlands bionic ice line. I will be using that on a rod or two for sure! Anybody else tried the bionic ice?

[Bobb-o]

I will be using Lindy's copoly ice line again this year. It never seemed to get those ice pearls like a lot of other ice lines

[Bigtime22]

Trilene micro on dead sticks and bobbers. I have grown fond of Sufix on my jig lines, can't explain it, just a overall good feel of the line. I have been out in some extreme weather, can't complain about the results from either of the lines.

[colbath]

I used the bionic ice line from northland last year and really liked it.

[c0untryf1sh3r]

I figure I will color the last 5ft with red sharpie, to try and help conceal the rope under water.

I know fish can smell "foreign" substances like gas, tobacco, etc but can they smell sharpie or does the smell eventually wear off? and does it work?

[IcerRon2010]

I have never tried this setup. On another forum, I heard that a fisherman did this and he had a camera to see what the fish were doing. Did not seem to deeter the fish is what he said. Good point on what fish can smell. Fish attractant on the line? Something to cover up any smell? I will let you how this works come early December.

[KidMoe]

I started using tiny swivels with a leader of Pline flouro 2lb and 6lb. I'll be setting all my lines up that way with Trilene micro ice as backing. No line twist and better action on jigs. IMO.

[midwesthunter]

Most of my reels will be spooled with P-Line Floroclear, 3 and 5 lbs test. I will also have some floroice spooled on a couple. I am still trying to determine if there is any difference in these two lines. I also might try nanofill on one reel this year.

[RuddyDuck]

I will be using p line flourice 2lb as well. Awesome stuff! I was also really impressed with northlands bionic ice line. I will be using that on a rod or two for sure! Anybody else tried the bionic ice?

I used Bionic ice in 2lb and 3lb tests and it worked great for me. I tried some in 6lb and it wasn't so good, Coiled alot and just looked bad. I will be using the smaller tests again though. Seemed very strong.

[MN BassFisher]

I started using tiny swivels with a leader of Pline flouro 2lb and 6lb. I'll be setting all my lines up that way with Trilene micro ice as backing. No line twist and better action on jigs. IMO.

I did this last year on one of my rods and liked it. How long of a leader were you using?

[lakeshoremunster]

thinking about using the nano line on the ice rod this season, tried it out for open water this year and really liked it, hope it dose well on the ice.

[BronzeBrother]

Has anyone tried running braided line with fluorocarbon leaders on their ice rods? I use this as my summer set up which is nice cause I can run the same line for up to three years before respooling. Just wonder how braid performs in cold water. I think it might stiffen up to much?

[spotty]

Has anyone heard if the new Nano line can be used for ice fishing?

[silverbulletguy]

Do you all recommend to put new line on all reels every year?? Every other?? I'm sure the line manufacturer's want you to replace it often, but is it needed? Does it get weaker or just tend to coil up easier?