Favorite Ice Line

[norteastern]

Anyone have a preference in Ice Line? I have used the Berkley Micro Ice which has done real well for me

[andy j]

I to use the berkley MircoIce for panfish and have no complaints. I did start using the PowerPro ICE for eyes last year and really liked the added sensitivity.

[Captain B.R.K]

Follow this thread Ice Line

We've been talking about different lines and should give you an idea of what to buy for your combo's this year.

[Jim Hudson]

Most of my mono set-ups are rigged with regular Berkley XL... Never have problems with it and you can buy bigger spools of this line.. Over time, this can save you a few cents...

[CrappieJohn]

The limp factor is a must and XL that Jim mentions fills the bill nicely. Personally I prefer the PLine products and Vanish for ice fishing with PLine leading the way in limpness.

An important thing to remember is that different fish will demand using different lines. While one line might fit as a multi purpose line, you'll find that most very successful ice anglers spool-up according to specie and different situations while fishing that specie. Sunfish and crappies are known for their intense study of a bait before hitting at times, so a crystal clear line should always be on a couple rods. When the need to downsize rolls around and lures at 1/100th ounce or less get taken out of the tackle box, you'll need limp line and very light line in addition to the clear factor. If weeds or wood make breaking off a headache, possibly having a rod or two with heavier line would be beneficial.

Walleye can be bait-studiers too but tend to be far less critical of visible line. They'll focus more on the bait and give less attention to the fact that it is being held there by what looks like rope. The braids and colored lines are fine in most instances of walleye angling, especially if mr. tooth decides to visit.

I think northerns could be caught using chain, so line issues outside of pound test are moot.

Trouts and salmon will require lines that stand up to what they can dish out. Sometimes visibility will pose problems, other times not.

Lines are not created equal and within the needs of each specie you fish for you'll find the need to adapt. Trial and error type fishing with different lines will dictate your preferences. The most challenging gear to get line on, though, is the panfish gear. These fish can be very humbling at times.

[Scotteye]

Great posts everyone! The P-Line that everyone is using...is it the flourocarbon or the braided superlines. I have been using the braided P-line for live bait rigging, but I want to make sure I buy the right stuff.

Scott