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wrxblue05 · Joined: 28 Jan 2010 Posts: 6

I've always wondered if the "rope" line on tip-ups should be switched to a stronger mono or different braid? Won't you have better luck with a line that's harder for the fish to see??

Ive never changed the line that came with them and I haven't had much luck either. I just know the concept with fair weather fishing is you want the line to blend in.

SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi!

Stay with the Dacron main line on your tip-up spool.

Use a short strong Mono or Fluro (about 3 ft) between the Dacron and (Wire for Pike) hook.

You have to rig the tip-up to what kind of fish your after.

The Dacron main line will give you a better grip and control.

Mono or Fluro can slip and cause a bad cut in your hand if the fish (of good size) decides to make a hard run Exclamation

SeaDog1