khrhth Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 i am wondering what is the best line for tip ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjromano Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 I use a heavy braided line. Maybe it is dacron?I would get 30-50 lb test. It tangles less and is easier to manage. I typically use a long florocarbon leader for walleye fishing and quick strike rigs for northerns. Either way, the braided line is far enough away from the fish not to bother them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Welcome to FishingMinnesota khrhth! I think a high quality braided nylon line is the way to go. I've been using a teflon coated braided line from Western Filament for a number of years now. I prefer the heavier tests as well. 30lb is definitely sufficient for the toothy critters. Western Filament also makes a plastic coated braided line and I can't stand the stuff. It has a lot of memory and has the tendency to "jump" off the tip-up spool. Tying knots in this stuff is also difficult and I've never had confidence in the knots that I was able to tie. These tip-up lines are readily available at Gander Mt. or Scheels. And as the previous poster stated, quick-strike rigs for northern pike and use a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader for walleyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khrhth Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 ok so heavy braided line works best and then a fluorocarbon leader for walleyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyScent Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 What ever line you pick be sure to use a swivel somewhere in your setup. You will have a twisted up cluster in no time if you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random guy Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 First off welcome to Fishing Minnesota khrhth. You have asked a age old question that I tried to find the answer to a few years back. I bought all kinds of different line and tried a bunch of them. Everything from high end majical winter line, saltwater lines to the good old black loose braide that the oldtimers used to spool up with. You know what I learned; those oldtimers knew alot more then me. (imagine that)For pike I still use the 50lb test black braid, only new twist is I put a good swivel on the end attached to a 80lb test florocarbon leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrappieJohn Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 That "old black braided" line is still some of the best tip-up line around. It is easy to handle, is very affordable and when coupled with the swivel and fluoro leader provides evrything you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random guy Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 See I told you and now I have an officail "oldtimer" to verify. Thats going to come back to haunt me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrappieJohn Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.DONA Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I use 30 lb dacron type line. The more important thing is I put a snap swivel at the end, then use different fluro leaders to my hook , like Jon. aproximately 4 feet, or so.. Anyone see a difference in white / vs black??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random guy Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 The white gets lost in the snow and I end up wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunrevir Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I have a new twist to the old tip up line. I use the braided dacron line usually 20lb on my tip ups with a 3' leader of mono. I like to "juice the dacron with Berkley walleye liquid lure prior to a trip on the ice. The oils in the attractant keep the line from freezing up and the added bonus is that as the line is down the oils slowly seep out! A subtle fish attractant while the bait is doing its thing, plus the line doesn't freeze up like it would without the fish oils! I have had 6-10 fish nights while my buddies are getting 1-2 fish. I always chalk that up to must just be the right hole/spot. It is fun taking a little edge into the nights fishing. I really enjoy the banter of, "How deep, what lb leader? What type of hook?..." It isn't always the out producer but it can't hurt either!Tunrevir~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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