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polar tip up pike

Author Subject: polar tip up pike

winnipeg Posted At 00:33:14 03/05/2002
I just started using this thing and i wonder if a small bobber in the water would help keep the flag more secure when using heavy bait. Those little notches that hold the flag are pretty sensitive. I don't think a monster pike would feel a little bobber? Any other tips?

JP Re: polar tip up pike (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 12:09:27 03/07/2002
Suspend and old downrigger clip off the frame so that it hangs 4-6" below the spool. Use a scrap of wire. You can set the tension for the size of bait you're using.

Offshore-style releases with the rubber pads are ideal.

In a pinch, pad the jaws of a small aligator clip with electrical tape, and rig in the same way.

Both work flawlessly. Good Luck.

Author	Subject: polar tip up pike
winnipeg	Posted At 00:33:14 03/05/2002 I just started using this thing and i wonder if a small bobber in the water would help keep the flag more secure when using heavy bait. Those little notches that hold the flag are pretty sensitive. I don't think a monster pike would feel a little bobber? Any other tips?
JP	Re: polar tip up pike (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 12:09:27 03/07/2002 Suspend and old downrigger clip off the frame so that it hangs 4-6" below the spool. Use a scrap of wire. You can set the tension for the size of bait you're using. Offshore-style releases with the rubber pads are ideal. In a pinch, pad the jaws of a small aligator clip with electrical tape, and rig in the same way. Both work flawlessly. Good Luck.