Tjames09 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Looking to spool a tipup, its really going to be used for a variety of fish, I dont want to pigeon hole into one specific species. I have an assortment of LBS of braid and Mono at home to work with. Also do you run a fluoro leader with them? It could be targeting anything from perch, walleye, and pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Depends on the kind of tip-up, but if you're referring to the 'flag' style tip-up with the submerged spool I usually just use whatever 8-10 lb decent mono I have lying around. 'Tip-up line' does exist but I don't find it neccesary. I only run a leader if I'm fishing for trout in clear water, otherwise no, walleye and pike wont shy away from clear 10 lb mono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I use that blue stuff, ten pound test. Really lets you see where the line is at when its laying on the ice so (hopefully) the kids don't go running through it and get all tangled up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 i use proper tip up line. I have sent you a PM with details of how ive been rigging mine and outfishing myself every trip this year lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Sorry but I would have at least two types of tip ups. For perch I like a 4# mono, 6# max. For pike and walleye I would use a 10# (for ice fishing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acountdeleted Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 i use proper tip up line. I have sent you a PM with details of how ive been rigging mine and outfishing myself every trip this year lol Can you also send me this info? Love me some Tip-up fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 6lb fireline, will catch anything and everything. Change your flouro leader depending on what you're fishing for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 6lb fireline, will catch anything and everything. Change your flouro leader depending on what you're fishing for. Just finished wrapping one up with Sufix 832 10lb. Uni knot a 6lb floro leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I use mono for tip ups. An advantage mono might have over braid, if you do hook something bigger, the elasticity will give you a buffer and some forgiveness if the fish takes a strong run since you're hand bombing it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I use mono for tip ups. An advantage mono might have over braid, if you do hook something bigger, the elasticity will give you a buffer and some forgiveness if the fish takes a strong run since you're hand bombing it in. I dont use tip ups often but when I do its mono. Either 10, 12 or 14lb. Depends what ive been tying harnesses with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I use mono for tip ups. An advantage mono might have over braid, if you do hook something bigger, the elasticity will give you a buffer and some forgiveness if the fish takes a strong run since you're hand bombing it in. My tip up is mainly for whities Chris, so I think the 6ft floro leader will hold up. I dont use it for lakers. If a laker hits it, then I might be in trouble. Then again, if he gets off, no biggie . YUCK. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I use mono for tip ups. An advantage mono might have over braid, if you do hook something bigger, the elasticity will give you a buffer and some forgiveness if the fish takes a strong run since you're hand bombing it in. Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 We were out on simcoe in my hut fishing lakers and buddy gets one on 20lb mono. I watch as his hand gets pulled to the hole and then the line snaps. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I use tip ups mainly for pike and use 30 or 50 pound Dacron tied direct to a 30lb 7-strand SS home made quick strike rig. How are you guys using mono for larger fish? Do you have any issues getting cut when they take off and run? That's why I like the heavy Dacron, not really for the strength but for the ease of handling. Easy to see and untangle too after a fish and you have a pile of line on the ice. Burt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I use tip ups mainly for pike and use 30 or 50 pound Dacron tied direct to a 30lb 7-strand SS home made quick strike rig. How are you guys using mono for larger fish? Do you have any issues getting cut when they take off and run? That's why I like the heavy Dacron, not really for the strength but for the ease of handling. Easy to see and untangle too after a fish and you have a pile of line on the ice. Burt You seen my rigs at Hooters, didnt you? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I like the Dacron but it freezes when you fish outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 You seen my rigs at Hooters, didnt you? LOL Hey they are better than anything you can buy right??!??? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjames09 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 ThanKS for the replies guys. Do you guys prefer circle hooks or quick strike rigs? Also do you go weightless or use some split shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Tip up line. It lasts forever. Then use whatever you want as a leader. I use mono or floro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Enwinde Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Thin braids can and will cut your hands if you hook a fish that wants to go for a run. I use the same tip ups for big pike as I do for brookies. I prefer the thermal (disc) ones. I spool them with heavy dacron and tie on a little cleo or similar with the hook removed. For pike I attach a wire quick strike rig to the cleo - for trout its a few feet of flouro to a small hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjames09 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 http://www.basspro.com/Offshore-Angler-Magibraid-TournamentGrade-Dacron-Trolling-Fishing-Line-300-Meter-Spools/product/20099/ Is this the dacron line you guys are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) I use this stuff but any Dacron or polyester thick line will work. This is the 50lb stuff which is easy on the hands when a fish runs. https://www.sail.ca/en/sufix-perform-tip-up-ice-braid-50lbs-blk-50y-258481 Edited January 19, 2017 by Burtess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 ThanKS for the replies guys. Do you guys prefer circle hooks or quick strike rigs? Also do you go weightless or use some split shots i throw a weight on my wire leader. Wire leader down to a red treble hook through the dorsal. (this is for pike) as mentioned before. i love a small spinner blade at the hook as well to make a bit of flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 It really depends on what you're targetting and how you're rigging. If you're pike fishing with big dead bait, then no weight is neccesary but some people still will use some. If you're fishing for walleye, most people will use a single baitholder style hook and a couple split shot 10-15" ahead, since you're normally fishing live bait and in deeper water where you need to make sure you're in that strike zone. Substituting split shot for a flashy spoon like a williams wobbler is a popular choice for trout fishing. I do it quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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