Suffix Tip Up Line-Not Impressed

I bought a couple spools to try as I’m kind of disillusioned with the vinyl stuff maintaining memory and coils. The Suffix is the metered black and white one and the white was nice and silky smooth but the black was like wire and very thick. It must have started as all white and the black coating was put on over the white? It felt extremely stiff in the black sections. The white part comes apart easily when limp and of coarse the first hook that touched it buried itself in just like the old Dacron stuff and I’m very carefull with hooks. I always use rubber bands to secure tip ups and never bury the hooks in the line but this stuff is so loosely braided it’s crazy. Take a close look at this stuff before spending your $6 or $7 on it. Oh well, I have to get over my obsession to try one of everything. Buyer beware.

100% agree
Your description is spot on

Problem solved, took it off and threw it away!

Good to know as I had considered getting it last year. Thank you!

I got the 30lb coated Suffix tip up line, love it.

I use 20lb coated Suffix w/ 6lb flouro leaders for walleyes. Best tip up line i’ve used. Doesn’t freeze up and stick to itself and with the smaller diameter remains super pliable under any conditions.

Josh and Matt, Are you guys using the two color metered one or the solid black? I think the black would be fine, it was the white part I had trouble with.

I use the solid black nylon coated. Make the switch over to that and I think you will be much happier. I’ve experimented with just about everything on the market and it’s one i’m finally satisfied with.

I think that the metered tip up line is really thin for tip up fishing imo. If a big northern made a hard run your hands would be toast. I have had great experiences using the Sufix Performance Tip Up line in 30lb. Test and is uncoated. I think vinyl and PVC coated tip up lines tend to coil up and cold weather but do a great job and staying freeze-proof.