I can bring mine as well.
Here are the basics:
1. Spool the tip-ups with at least 100' of heavy braid or tip up line.
2. To this line attach your leader. (6-10lb. mono)
3. Use split shots to keep your live bait in check. Space them out a few inches apart to stabilize the bait.
4. Drop a sounder to the bottom (heavy weight on a gator clip,) and grab the line right at the surface of the water between your thumb and forefinger.
5. Pull up a bit of line from the hole to get your presentation off of the bottom. I usually go 4"-5" off the bottom. It is important to note that at this time you must also compensate for the extra drop imparted by the down rig on your tip-up. You Mark this spot with a small clip bobber and reel in the tip-up until the bobber rests against the line guide.
6. Remove the sounder from your hook and replace it with the bait of your choice. I like minnows!
7. Now wait for the magic to happen. Little fish goes in the hole, big fish comes out!
*Note*
Make very sure to account for the extra drop imparted by the down rig on your tip up! If the spool rests 8" below the surface and you want to fish 5" off of the bottom, you'll need to take in 13" of line to correct the difference. DO NOT FORGET THIS STEP!
