The heavier your bottom hopping bait is, the more it will get bogged down in the muck
However, my favorite ice line is the Sufix Ice Braid as my mainline and a 1-3 foot fluorocarbon leader connected below
When I heard that Shimano released a newer version that was 25% thinner but with the same strength I had to give it a try
A few spinning reels have used only a roller, but the vast majority use a roller combined with a bail wire mechanism
Whether you're burning through the fading grass, fanning flats, or ripping off the bottom around docks and cover, the lipless is probably the most versatile bait during the fall
Beginners appreciate the reduced learning curve, as anti-backlash technology minimizes the frustration of tangled lines