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11-05-2023, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Rocky View County AB.
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Ice line
Any one use the ice line?
One of my fishn bud's swears ice does not build up like normal mono and I have a tough time believeing that one. Never used it need some feed back before changing out my reels.
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11-05-2023, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North of Redmonton
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Marketing gimmick IMO.
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11-05-2023, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Airdrie area
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Tried it once a long time ago. Hated it.
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11-05-2023, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: edmonton
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Ice doesn't discriminate. Treats all lines the same
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11-06-2023, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TROLLER
Any one use the ice line?
One of my fishn bud's swears ice does not build up like normal mono and I have a tough time believeing that one. Never used it need some feed back before changing out my reels.
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What everyone else said and the mono version I had also kept a lot of reel memory which caused huge tangles when ice fishing for big whites. Pulled it all off last year and threw it out and will never go back.
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11-06-2023, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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2 of the biggest factors I have found that contribute to ice buildup on line (mostly braid anyway) are line diameter and condition of the wax/factory coating. Thin braid builds less water than thicker stuff and if your braid is fresh and has the waxy coating still, it absorbs less water and will not ice up as bad. If you have fuzzy old braid, there is more surface area for the water to freeze onto and it will ice up worse. Usually strip off the last 15-20 feet a few times a season to help reduce ice build up. You can also flip the braid end for end on your spool to get the most out of it.
Mono is less porous than braid so it doesn't tend to ice up as bad in the first place. Trilene XL and other limp formula mono's work just as well as anything.
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11-06-2023, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: pigeon lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SNAPFisher
What everyone else said and the mono version I had also kept a lot of reel memory which caused huge tangles when ice fishing for big whites. Pulled it all off last year and threw it out and will never go back.
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2X Tried this stuff to much memory for use with small hooks.
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11-06-2023, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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So what is everyone using as opposed to ice line? I have never had an issue with the blue stuff, but always interested to hear what works better for people.
And I dont think it works any better, I just drank the juice.
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11-07-2023, 04:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Edmonton
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Treat your dry braided line with the silicone boot protectant, and it'll make the line hydrophobic. The biggest issue, as many know, is the line soaking up water and freezing. Branded ice lines are waxed so they don't absorb water, which is why they market it as such. I can't speak for this working for mono or flouro.
Your home-treated line will float a bit more than normal, and may see issues with light braid with small jigs. But when fishing heavier rigs, it doesn't make a difference. Just a little tip for y'all!
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11-07-2023, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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I pretty much gave up on braid for ice fishing, I like baitcasters with 30 pound Trilene big game mono for pike and havent had a freezing issue on my reels since. plus if you get wrapped up landing it in your tent you dont lose a finger to the braided line
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11-07-2023, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Calgary Perchdance
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My go to line for trout and perch and whitefish is 6 lb spider wire.
When I fished for walleye… 8 lb spider wire
For pike… any 10 -15 lb line is good enough depending on pike size.
Leaders at the end for toothy critters.
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11-10-2023, 02:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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I use 20lbs braid for everything as long as the outside temps don’t freeze up the line too bad if so then it is lighter mono but depends on species too
Large eyes on the rod are a must for me especially outside fishing in colder temps.
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11-11-2023, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
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I use vaseline to coat the Guides and wax the line(mono or braided). It works well
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11-11-2023, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
My go to line for trout and perch and whitefish is 6 lb spider wire.
When I fished for walleye… 8 lb spider wire
For pike… any 10 -15 lb line is good enough depending on pike size.
Leaders at the end for toothy critters.
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Does your spider wire freeze outside?
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