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Nov 6, 2022 · Tip-ups are to ice fishing what trot lines are to river bank fishing for catfish, a way to present live bait to fish without holding on to a rod. Tip-ups allow ice fishermen to fish multiple holes at the same time, fish various depths at...
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Feb 20, 2018 · In this video, Adam Andler gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use a Tip-Up for Ice Fishing. I explain what to use on your Tip-Up, how to find your depth, and even how...
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May 18, 2023 · If you don’t have a fish finder, you can use the following method to set the depth on a tip up: After drilling the ice hole, attach a clip-on weight to your hook. Lower the hook into the ice hole and keep on lowering it until the weight hits bottom (causing the line to go slack).
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- Choose a Good Tip-Up. To use a tip-up, the first step is to obtain a tip-up. First, if you aren’t yet sure what a tip-up is, I’ve written an article to simply answer that question.
- Drill a Hole. To use a tip-up, just like with ice fishing with a rod, you need to drill a hole. The tip-up will rest on top of the hole you make, dropping a fishing line into it.
- Spool the Line Onto the Tip-Up. The spool on your tip-up will hold all your fishing line, as you have probably guessed. You should tie an arbor knot (how to tie an arbor knot) with the line around the tip-up reel.
- Attach a Swivel and Leader. Technically, neither of these parts are absolute requirements, but they will make things easier. You are going to want to attach a barrel swivel to the fishing line.
How do you set up a tip up line? To set up tip up line, spool your line on the tip up spool. You should stay relatively nearby, so typically 50 to 75 yards is enough line. If your line isn’t clear, you’ll want to attach a leader before you add your bait and hook.
The most common tip-up line is a basic 15-pound test monofilament line with a swivel in the center and a ring on each end. This will be easy to work with when you’re setting up your system. You want it to be flexible, but still durable enough to stand up to the harsh conditions on the ice.
Tip-up ice fishing is a method of fishing that allows anglers to set multiple baited lines below the ice. Strikes are detected without the need to be in the immediate area of the equipment. A trigger mechanism flips up a flag, indicating a fish has taken the bait.
