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Offline drew1266

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #60 on: Dec 19, 2009, 10:01 PM »
If you attached one of these with some small sinkers to balance out the waggler then you could alleviate your problem of being a called a tip down.  Your rod would still tip over but if encon where to check your rig the would be a float attached.  The are usually used to catch dace and roach in England and are extremely sensitive.


PS:  If your writing your name and address then your admitting its a tip up since you don't have to write your name on your rod.


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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #61 on: Dec 22, 2009, 12:24 PM »
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #62 on: Dec 22, 2009, 02:15 PM »
These are very interesting for a beginner like me, I like the PVC tube jig holder, very clever. any cheat sheets an these anywhere? like material, size etc, can see it pretty good on the photos though.

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #63 on: Dec 26, 2009, 04:40 PM »
once tipped down, is the figh able to keep pullin line off the reel? I understand the whole tip down process of the fish not feeling any tension, but once all that slack is tightened, what happens then?

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #64 on: Dec 26, 2009, 04:55 PM »
once tipped down, is the figh able to keep pullin line off the reel? I understand the whole tip down process of the fish not feeling any tension, but once all that slack is tightened, what happens then?

Ideally you will have already set the hook and are well on your way of pulling a fish up through the water column.   ;D

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #65 on: Dec 27, 2009, 06:41 AM »
once tipped down, is the figh able to keep pullin line off the reel? I understand the whole tip down process of the fish not feeling any tension, but once all that slack is tightened, what happens then?


I set mine tight.  If they can free spool line the "tip down" wont tip down.  Usually for me the fish set its own hook ask it pulls the bait away and it tips all the way down.
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #66 on: Dec 31, 2009, 06:31 PM »
what do you guys use for where the tip down pivots

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #67 on: Dec 31, 2009, 06:42 PM »
what do you guys use for where the tip down pivots

Hey Dave, some use coat hanger cut to size, others use small bolts or metal rod, and you can also use like 10ga copper wire.

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #68 on: Dec 31, 2009, 06:50 PM »
what do you guys use for where the tip down pivots

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #69 on: Jan 01, 2010, 11:50 PM »
I made mine out of pvc as well...works great and cheap

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #70 on: Jan 02, 2010, 12:38 AM »
Here's my tip downs I put together last season. Not as pretty as bassman's but they work. I'v got less than $30.00 into the 5.

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I wrapped some solder on the handles to adjust the balance by sliding it up and down the handle.

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It's nice to fold them to store when not in use.

I like these allot. Off to Gander to get one of these rods. Thank you.

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #71 on: Jan 02, 2010, 01:13 PM »
alright so i'm getting anxious for tomarrows trip and thought I would pose a new version of this question.  I like to fish pike and usually only jig one rod so for my hand line I set my other jig rod with a minnow on it.  I dont like to use a bobber because its more complicated to land the fish if the bait is set deep also bobbers can freeze in the hole and often i find i manage to step on them or break them in the sled at some point so what i do is leave the bail open and use an alligator clip to hold the line untill it gets bit.  no there is no real strike indicator I just set it up close to me so i can see the line running.  is this a tipup or a hand line.  its my jig pole with no indication the clip just keeps the minnow from pulling line and hiding in the muck or weeds.  I got checked by dec once this year already but all he did was check license. your opinions please.
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #72 on: Mar 07, 2010, 06:19 PM »
RG, WNYBASSMAN, BART:
What do you use for an eye at the end of the PVC or wood rod?
Do you epoxy an eye on or drill a hole?
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #73 on: Mar 07, 2010, 06:29 PM »


Materials:

-3/4" PVC
-(2) 3/4" 'T's
-(2) 3/4" 90's
-Jigging rod from tackle store $6.99
-piece of thick guage wire or metal pin/nail/etc. of some sort put through handle of rod
-use a dremmel tool to cut (2) small channels in top of T's to hold rod pin.

-I don't glue the 90's so that I can pivot the bottom legs per hole and for folding up for storage

Total cost of PVC and rod was about $8.00 per tip-down.

Construction time was 10 min. per tip down


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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #76 on: Mar 11, 2010, 09:59 AM »
Hey Dave, some use coat hanger cut to size, others use small bolts or metal rod, and you can also use like 10ga copper wire.

I made 2.  On one I used a nail with the head cut off, the other I used a piece of coat hanger wire.  I found the the smaller diameter of the wire works better.  It tips down much easier and smoother.  I'd recommend something with a small diameter.

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #77 on: Sep 30, 2010, 04:57 PM »
Just want to give an idea on how to modify the PVC rod holder. I have something similar made out of wood. But this is what I did with the wire that attaches to the rod and rod stand.This will allow you to set the hook and fight the fish as you would with the ice fishing rod.

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #78 on: Sep 30, 2010, 08:55 PM »
These are the ones that I made, work slick, and when broke down, take up no space.
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #79 on: Sep 30, 2010, 09:11 PM »

 Already had them out and set up...Can't wait!
 I have an updated version that have $1.00 alarms I rigged up, for the times your not paying attn. Happens alot...Had to put duct tape over them to keep the sound down....pics soon.

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #80 on: Nov 10, 2010, 04:53 PM »
Seems to be more interest in these now, maybe old school is coming back.  Nice complement to my Showdown 5.6! ;D
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #81 on: Nov 11, 2010, 09:08 AM »
I have been using just a homemade spring bobber as an "indicator" on a cheap jigging rod placed in a rod holder for a few years now. I have been checked and they didn't say anything about it so I am assuming it is fine. I have my name and address on them. I am however going to try to modify my set up so there is a flag that gets tripped when the fish takes. That way I don't have to be as close to see the hit. I have only lost one rod this way and it happened the last day I fished last year. Was getting a lot of nice smallies that day... You would be surprised at how little line the fish need to take the bait effectively. The ones that wail it hard right off the bait are, 9 times out of 10, just little guys. If they take it more slowly at first and then do a steady hard pull then it is probably a big-un. I use the line clip on the spool to make my depth. Lots of fun running across the ice to snag a rod that is doubled over. Works wonders on perch that see a lot of jigging pressure. Just need to use tiny trebles (#14 or smaller).
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #82 on: Nov 11, 2010, 07:27 PM »
I know there was some disscussion last year about when a regular rod, used as a tipup, counts as one of the 2 rods you can use while fishing.  Where as regular tipups, you can use 5 sets.
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #83 on: Nov 12, 2010, 09:24 AM »
Bump .  :tipup:

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #84 on: Nov 13, 2010, 02:03 AM »
I've posted this before..the crew seemed to like them.



Here you go...If anything's not clear let me know.
Parts list ..RG'S tipdowns;
ROD:
12" - 1/2" wood dowel
12" - 1/2" PVC
1 - 1/4" (small) eye hook
1 - plastic spool reel
1- #8 common nail
1 - oring ( to fit the nail shank)
1 - #5x3/4" wood screw
1 - flat plastic faucet washer
1 - beveled faucet washer

STAND:
12" - 1 1/4" pvc

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ROD::
-insert dowel into pvc about 2" ...glue in place...I use hot melt adhesive
-sand end of dowel round...just remove the rough edges at the end
-screw eye hook into side of dowel close to the end
- attach faucet washers to pvc near the middle in line with the screw eye...screw in place with wood screw... beveled washer facing the flat washer. This is the line keeper for storage.
- mount the plastic reel to the pvc at 90 deg to the line keeper and screw eye...I use electrical tape. Position as shown in picture
-find the balance point.(approximate, you can fine tune later)..drill hole for nail in line with screw eye and line keeper
-push nail through and put small oring on nail to keep it from getting lost

STAND:
-cut a notch lengthwise into the end of the pipe about 1 1/2" long and 1" wide
- cut 2 v-notches about 3/8" deep into the ends ...I use a file...the nail rests here.

FINE TUNING:
- Spool it up with line...I use 6lb green Trilene
- run line through the reel guide and through the eye hook
- For perch I use a 1/8 oz sinker on bottom and a #6 gold aberdeen hook up the line 6" to 3' depending on the bite
- set up the tipdown  on your bench without the sinker  and see how it balances. The butt end of the rod should tip down gently with the rod tip up. I use wraps of electrical tape around the butt end to adjust the balance. You can also add a cap to the end if it needs more.

TO USE:
I drill a second shallow hole next to the main hole and pack snow or the slush from th hole I drilled around the stand to hold it upright.

I guess I've been using them since '04....no failures as yet ;D

Good luck...have fun..experiment...catc h perch!

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #85 on: Nov 25, 2010, 11:32 AM »
Must be everybody is getting antsy with no ice yet.  A lot of people building and talking about tipdowns!
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #86 on: Nov 25, 2010, 03:49 PM »
My Commando is set up in the basement. I'm gonna work out some kinks this weekend.
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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #87 on: Nov 25, 2010, 05:19 PM »
Not the best pic, took it with cell phone.

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Re: Let's see some pictures of your homemade Tip Downs
« Reply #88 on: Nov 25, 2010, 11:30 PM »
My Commando is set up in the basement. I'm gonna work out some kinks this weekend.
RG

We've got two Commando's set up in my basement .

3 pairs of skis for one project .

A bunch of wood cut for tipdowns .

Rods , heaters , augers and tackle all in the mix .

I've been to the hardware store 3X .

Pure insanity .

And my poor bride can't even get me to paint the bathroom .  ;D

It's all about priorities .  :tipup:

 



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