What line to choose?

[northernfishin]

I'm looking at getting my lines re-spooled to start off this season. I have a medium rod, two medium light, and a light rod. There's a lot to look at when picking which type of line to choose, but I like to fish for all species in the winter so versatility is key. I'm looking for good guidance of the lb test, line type, brand, are all good help.

Thanks!

[adamr]

I run 8 ice mono the thicker help to not brake when you get it caught on the ice and braid seems to freeze up and act like rope when its real cold and your fishing outside.

[Fishin4fun_MN]

There are a lot of good lines out there. I like Sufix. Right now, one of the best now is a copolymer (mono with a floro coating). Berkley and Stren make good ice line as well the choice is yours. I would say 2# - 4# would be good. I run 2# on my light and ultra lights, 3# on med. lights, and 4# on mediums. I will go heavier, up to 6 or 8# if i am going after Northerns.

[LakeDocktor]

The heaviest I run is 6lb fluorocarbon. I am a big fan on PLine Fluoroice. I have been using PLine on my ice and long rods since it hit the retail market. I will also be using 6lb Suffix 832 Ice Braid this year. I run It is supposed to repel water with their Gore Technology to prevent freeze ups. Time will tell, but if I am not satisfied with it, it's nice to know that I can go to something to fall back on the works, PLine.

For panfish, I like the Suffix Ice Magic. I prefer using a highly visable line to detect bites and to help see the smaller diameter when tying jigs on.

[JbuZZo]

what do you guys think of Berkley Nanofil...I have that on a couple summer spinning reel setups and 1 ice rod. I like that line, used it just a bit towards the tail end of the hard water season last year...I also like casting in my spinning reel. I have 6lb on the ice rod and one summer rig and the other summer spinning rod is 8lb. test. I feel you can go to a higher test because the diameter is so tiny...

[candiru]

I had a chance to use some Nanofil doing some casting in an open water situation last spring. It was about 15 degrees out and the line froze up on the reel and became unusable in not too many casts. It must absorb water.

[Cyberfish]

I use gold STREN in 2 or 4 # test, it is the only line I can see under the water, where i watch for bites, that is why I like it, I tried other hi vis lines and none were close. For sight fishing, clear micro ice works good.

[Crappyfisherman]

P-Line 3# for panfish, 6# walleye

[northernfishin]

What about northland fishing tackle's bionic line? I put on a 2# last year and it seemed to work, but I'm an avid northland fishing tackle buyer and wanted to see if there where other good choices out there. So far I'm intrigued with copoly line. Is there an advantage to having a thinner diameter line. I know in open water going after eyes it seems to help jigging, but haven't tried it on hard water.

[BartmanMN]

I am a coply guy. I use Gamma ESP ice 2lb for panfish and 4lb for perch and eyes.

If you only have one rod, than 4 lb may be nice. If you can dedicate a rod for panfish, then go is light and thin as you can.

[magnum mike]

I got a couple spools of Northland Bionic Florosilk the other day. It is a co-poly line. It looks promising...