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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Chilly willy on January 14, 2014, 10:13:40 PM
Title: Tip up advise !!!!
Post by: Chilly willy on January 14, 2014, 10:13:40 PM
Ok I'm new and just bought tip ups , I know how to set them up but need advise on what pound test line to spool them with ? I put 6 lb mono on them was wondering if I needed to use the tip up line ?
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Post by: wballard77 on January 14, 2014, 10:30:54 PM
Everyone has their own setup, here is what I do: 15-20lb tip-up line with a 8lb fluorocarbon leader tied with a blood knot. I use a VMC Inline 5537 Treble Hook. <-- this hook has one shank that's longer than the other two.
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Post by: Luvztaphish on January 14, 2014, 11:09:57 PM
Use 15 or 20 lb test tip up line , you can see it alt better on the ice .
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Post by: icebucketjohn on January 15, 2014, 07:22:18 AM
For storing & transporting Tip Ups.. here's the gizmo I made:
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Post by: Chilly willy on January 15, 2014, 10:09:52 AM
So 8 lb mono is not a good choice ???
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Post by: fishingful on January 15, 2014, 10:59:28 AM
the problem with spooling them up with mono is they are like a huge spring of line the next year when you go to use them. I use dacron http://www.flyshack.com/DisplayItem.aspx?ItemID=103020&src=froogle&gclid=CMPfy4TGgLwCFclaMgodHBEAJA (http://www.flyshack.com/DisplayItem.aspx?ItemID=103020&src=froogle&gclid=CMPfy4TGgLwCFclaMgodHBEAJA)
like that then use fluro carbon as a leader......as light as I can get away with usually 6 lb test
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Post by: fishsee5 on January 15, 2014, 06:39:59 PM
I switched to the Clam Arctic warrior tip ups a few years back and got rid of all of my traditional tip ups. These things work great and are quick and easy! You just use any pole and Velcro a bracket to your poles handle. You can pick these up off of Amazon.
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Post by: slabslayer on January 15, 2014, 06:58:47 PM
I like a product called an HT rigger. Simple to use and they use a rod. I prefer a device that uses a rod. JawJacker, Quickfish, HT Riggers, and the like are all great products that are easy to carry and use your rods for easier fish fighting.
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Post by: wis2ohio on January 15, 2014, 07:13:10 PM
I have a setup that can be found on youtube that uses a piece of wood leader, wire hanger and an ice pole that you can set at different sensitivity levels and it will set the hook or you.. It's a nice setup. Check out the link to see my pics that I posted under inventions...
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Post by: Chilly willy on January 15, 2014, 07:32:28 PM
Ok here is what I came up with after looking ok YouTube . Easy to make and cost me nothing , scrap wood coat hanger and a shoe string !!!! Looks like it will work to me ! Will find out Saturday if I am not working
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Post by: wballard77 on January 15, 2014, 07:41:51 PM
I switched to the Clam Arctic warrior tip ups a few years back and got rid of all of my traditional tip ups. These things work great and are quick and easy! You just use any pole and Velcro a bracket to your poles handle. You can pick these up off of Amazon.
I have 3 of these NEW out of the box if you want to buy them $45 (I dislike them)
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Post by: Chilly willy on January 15, 2014, 08:01:48 PM
Here is what I came up with !! Free !!!!!!!! Price is right and hoping to try it out this weekend
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Post by: fishsee5 on January 15, 2014, 09:25:44 PM
Thanks for the offer wballard77 but I just purchased a Marcum 5.6 showdown and running low on funds.
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Post by: fishingful on January 15, 2014, 10:13:15 PM
I use the ht tip ups. When they go off you can see the pin spinning on the top just grab it and set the hook. I have had just about every kind you can buy. They work the best.
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Post by: toadfish on January 19, 2014, 12:01:32 PM
Hey Chilly Willy, your tip-up question depends on the species of fish you are targeting. I would use Dacron tip-up line if targeting pike, but 4lb or 6 lb if targeting panfish. Maybe 6# or 8# for eyes.
The only time I use tip-ups is if I am traveling and looking for pike. Moving around and actively jigging seems to catch way more fish.
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Post by: Chilly willy on January 19, 2014, 02:57:17 PM
Tried the today . I either didn't get a bite or it was a light bite . No fish on shadow lake today
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Post by: pig puncher on January 20, 2014, 08:06:05 PM
tip ups, i love 'em and hate 'em. they're a good tool to have if you're gonna be out all day, but if you're gonna move very much/far they're a waste of time. if you're gonna fish a particular area for an extended period of time, (creek channel, point, sunken island etc.) set them at different depths, and if you get a lot of flags in a certain spot , move and start jiggin there. they're used mostly for bigger fish, but i've caught crappies, gills and perch on them. i'm old school. never used the ones that hold a fishing rod. something about fighting big a fish without a flexible rod and a drag... just your arm, is fun to me. i spool mine with black tip up line, easy to see on snow and ice, pound test doesn't matter. add a barrel swivel, 2 to 4 foot mono leader for the fish you're after. beads or spinner blades above the hook won't hurt. check them often, in cold weather your holes will freeze quick, and if a flag goes up, you don't want to chop your tip up out of the ice, costing you a fish.(don't ask me how i know). hope this helps.
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Post by: fishingful on January 20, 2014, 09:21:30 PM
I agree with the above. Best times I have had running tip-ups have been when fishing for gills in shallow water (gives you something to do while waiting) and close to deep water catching bass on them for fun. Nothing like a day of one going off and running to the next one after you just set that one. BTW they are always the furthest ones apart.
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Post by: Chilly willy on January 21, 2014, 07:06:25 PM
Thanks for the advise will have to try them out
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Post by: crv423 on January 23, 2014, 07:16:55 PM
Another lil tip, put the smallest red and white plastic bobber on ur line once you find ur depth . The fish won't feel it and you don't have to reset ur depth after every bite. I also put bells on my flag poles so if you don't see it you'll hear it. Good luck.