Superlines for tip-ups?

[Cooter]

Just curious if anyone has tried any of the superlines on their tip-ups. I think the small diameter would be a negative once fingers get numb. Also would worry about break offs as the line grinds on the bottom of the hole when ya get a big un on. I like them as leaders in the dirty waters I fish.

[MJCatfish]

Cooter,

I made the mistake of using it for norts up in four mile bay on lake of the woods. Snagged a couple of nice fish. Got excited, threw my gloves off, fish made a run. I think I can still smell my skin burning. That stuff cuts flesh to the bone quite quickly. It was the last time I put superline on tip-ups.

I would guess it might work if you're fishing deepwater perch or walleyes.

MJ

[Blaine]

Yep... MJ sums it up. OUCH! It works fine on a jigging rod but keep it off the tip ups

[Deitz Dittrich]

As stated, I think that for smaller fish like crappie or perch you could get away with it.. But I would not be sure what the advantage would be.. maybe if using live bait becuase of the smaller diam. you would maybe get better bait movement. But I think the disadvantage, mainly the possible pain that the superlines can cause. I myself will stick to the larger diam dacron and a florocarbon leader...

[Matt Johnson]

I like Dacron as well. Add a mono or flouro leader and you're good to go. I've also used some the plastic coated lines and they work alright when the temps are not too extremely cold.

Good Fishin,

Matt Johnson

[Northlander]

Tried it and besides the finger cuts the freeze ups suck. I use the coated tip up lines. Not as much freeze up and easier on the hands.