02-04-2011, 04:53 AM
Just use regular line. I use 12lb trilene XL summer and winter. Some rods I have rigged with 10lb trilene for longer casting in open water. Heck no need for ice poles either. The 5ft ultralight ugly stick is just as good on the ice as open water. Heck I might fish open water and ice in the same day with the same pole and reel LOL. I don't bother to switch to "ice" gear these days anymore. I don't ever recommend braid on the ice though. Now that does kill the bite when they see that rope LOL.
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