Rattle reel Line

[dwag70]

Got my first rattle reel for christmas was just wondering what type of line should i put on this. Looks like it has about 20 ft on some mono-cable on it. looks to be at least 20lb test. Should I use mono or dacron on it and what test would youo guys recommend ....

[Goosepimp]

I just use tip up line, but then add a mono leader if im fishing walleyes.

[Eric Wettschreck]

I use the same line on my rattle reels that I use on my regular rods. Seems to work fine for me.

[Ears]

I have 50LB dacron line, when you pull fish up, it doesn't get tangled on the floor of your house. I do use about a 4-6ft leader of mono.

[korn_fish]

I use the black vinyl coated tip up line with a flourocarbon leader of 6 feet or less, depending on clarity of water.

I've tried dacron, mono, and the vinyl coated line. In my opinion, the vinyl coated line is the most tangle free. Large diameter dacron is just about equall to the vinyl line though. I will never ever put just straight mono on again.

[tdk]

I've used rattle reels for many years, and I found that old fly line works great. Easy to old onto and never get tangled on the fish house floor. I also add a couple of feet 8lb mono for a leader. After cahnging hooks a couple of times I just replace it.

[dwag70]

Thanks, For all the info Dwag70

[LocalGuide]

I use some tip-up line. I like the non-coated stuff b/c it doesnt have any memory to it. I normally always use a leader on it. I like fireline or powerpro on some of them is there is gators in the area, otherwise I use about 6lb or 8lb mono.

I even use some fly line for ice fishing. The reason I like that is if the fish decides to run on you you wont burn a big hole into your hand.

[road kill]

Use the vinyl coated dacron. It will not tangle like the non-coated will.

[Dingo]

Use line that will not tangle. I prefer the black tip-up line, with a flourocarbon leader.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dog, as stated before, use a line that is quite large so that it wil not tangle and will give you something to hold on to. Braided dacron(NOT THE SUPER BRAID LIKE SPIDERWIRE) seems to work well fly line is also a good one... remember you can always put about a 5-10 foot leader on if you are worried about the fish being able to see it.

[Sportland_Bait]

On all my tip ups and rattle reels I use. Polar Ice vinyl coated dacron with a ball bearing swivel and a mono leader. Works real well and lasts forever.

Jason Erlandson