01-23-2004, 04:20 PM
Your weekest line in the chain is the limiting factor as far as strength. Fireline with a fluorocrabon leader is great for ice fishing for Lakers. It doesn't absorb water much compared to the woven lines (e.g. Spider Wire) so it doesn't freeze up, become stiff, or gum up in your spool as much. There's virtually no stretch like mono and fluorocarbon. That gives you the ability to feel every nibble and give a great hook set when it's time. Also, it will not be cut if it rubs the edge of the ice hole during the fight.
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