Hi, wildnrich, welcome to the forums. Just a couple of little things to help you get started with these forums are 1.) Try posting in the correct section, like this question could probably be best answered in the Ice Fishing Section, and 2.) It's probably a bad idea to give out your member number or full name openly, just from a security standpoint. As for your question, the pound test of the line is based on the type of fish you are after. If you're looking for panfish through the ice, then I would recommend 4 or 6 pound line, or if you're going for something bigger like lake trout or pike, then you would probably be better off with 20 or 25 pound line. As for the brand, I have heard that Berkley makes a very good ice line. Hope to see you around the forums more!

As far as ice fishing goes, a previous poster recommended 4-6 lb. test for panfish and 20-25 lb. test for larger fish such as pike, walleye, bass, etc.. These lines are way too heavy for ice fishing. Panfish only require 1-2 lb. test max. and walleye and bass, 4-6 lb. test., northern pike, lake trout, burbot, 6-12 lb. test. Ice fishing restricts the run capability of most species, therefore eliminating the need for heavier  test lines, which in turn helps the anglers ability to present jigs, spoons, mimic minnows and other lures in a more natural and optimum presentation. You will have exceptions to these general rules if you are targeting very large trophy fish (20 lbs. plus lakers and northern pike) on specific trophy lakes. I have been ice fishing for over 40 years and have landed many master angler bluegills, pumpkinseeds, crappie and perch on 2 lb. test. I have landed lakers in Tawas Bay up to 18 lbs. while jigging for walleyes with 4 lb. flourocarbon. If targeting pike , make sure you use a titaniun or steel leader. Always remember to use the lightest line possible for all species of fish. You will find if you do this, it will give you better action on your lures and you will catch more fish.......Tight Lines......TheFishman........ 

New to ice fishing, targetting panfish and perch are easiest. You can very easily catch them on 3 to 6 lb test lines. Ice lines are generally smaller in diameter than your regular lines so a 6# ice line may be about equal to a 4# regular line. Just start out with regular mono ice line.

Thank you everyone for your response.This is very helpful.