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Fish On! · Joined: 24 Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Northeast, CT

I recently got some new/used tip-ups and was wondering what people are using for line and their thoughts. I currently have used the black braided celsius and the tan colored vinyl coated line. I haven't been ice fishing long enough to notice which one might be better. I like the tan colored line just for the fact that I can see it in the water and know which direction the fish is running when the flag goes up.

Dave N. · Joined: 26 Nov 2008 Posts: 77 Location: New Britain

I prefer the more visible lines myself. I use 30lb. fly line backing in either hi vis yellow or white. Had some black line on a few tip ups but, like you said, can't see which way the fish was running. No more black line for me.

Fish On! · Joined: 24 Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Northeast, CT

I never thought about fly line but thats expected considering I don't fly fish. That being said I know know much about that kind of line, does it give you any problems at freezing temperatures?

Dave N. · Joined: 26 Nov 2008 Posts: 77 Location: New Britain

Hey Fish On, nope the backing is no worse than regular tipup line. Actually i probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two. Once a fish is landed just wind it up and get that spool back in the water. Wink

I just filled six tip ups with a 600yd spool from cabelas .Cost about $30 and put 100' on each one.

Fish On! · Joined: 24 Dec 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Northeast, CT

Thanks for the info I just might have to go the route