01-14-2009, 02:42 AM
On my standard rods I use 4lb spiderline mono. It hangs straight with light jigs and is very thin. For 90% of the fish I catch thin 4lb is a good size. I also set my drags fairly light so if a bigger fish hits I can play with it. I have lost a few bigger fish with it but I think the stealth of the thin line helps me get a lot of bites and out weighs the few fish that have broke me off. I do have to bigger ice poles that I use at Henry's that have 10lb on them.
For picky perch I sometimes put on a 2lb tippet on the 4lb line.
I have tried the ice lines and did not like them much. I may try fluro lines and see if I like them. Braided lines are good for setting the hook but seem to pick up more ice.
Windriver
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For picky perch I sometimes put on a 2lb tippet on the 4lb line.
I have tried the ice lines and did not like them much. I may try fluro lines and see if I like them. Braided lines are good for setting the hook but seem to pick up more ice.
Windriver
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