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Title: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: Asamay on Jan 21, 2022, 09:31 AM
My pops was cleaning out his fathers house and came across this bad larry, a "helicopter" style, all brass tip-up made by Arctic Winner MFG out of East Rochester, NY. Anyone ever seen one of these, or know much about them? Its rough but i plan on fixing it up and getting it back catching fish!
(https://i.postimg.cc/gXfCHpm9/20220120-135341.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXfCHpm9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/56McHfsL/20220121-102943.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56McHfsL)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FdJqR6cT/20220121-102956.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FdJqR6cT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WtgCcQs3/20220121-103015.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WtgCcQs3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tsXL52Qg/20220121-103034.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tsXL52Qg)
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: woodchip on Jan 21, 2022, 10:39 AM
Before you do anything to it you should check on Value , the more you do to it will lower its value!!
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: woodchip on Jan 21, 2022, 11:46 AM
 This might be a good site to start

Ice Fishing - Vintage Ice Fishing Tip Up
https://troutunderground.com/Ice-Fishing-Vintage-Ice-Fishing-Tip-Up
This is an Early Old Antique Vintage Ice Fishing Tip-Up by Unknown Maker. The markings on the reel face are illegible.at least to my eyes. The original copper/Brass owner tag marked"Anthony
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: onecast74 on Jan 21, 2022, 01:09 PM
You should have a part-time gig on Antiques Roadshow, woodchip.
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: woodchip on Jan 21, 2022, 03:12 PM
Sometimes older fishing equipment is worth  Big Bucks.
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 21, 2022, 03:15 PM
Very nice find..👍
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: Wallace3716 on Jan 21, 2022, 07:15 PM
Thats a cool looking trap. Got a rough date on it?

Before the pandemic, I used to go to the Jack Traps open house and there was usually a display of vintage ice fishing equipment from the real early days. I am not sure if Jack Traps keeps it in store or if it was a traveling display they just had out for the open house. This trap kind of reminds me of that display. I know I always enjoyed looking at that stuff while I was there.

I was told the reels on the first tip ups were above water and freezing rain or real cold weather pretty much put you out of business. I am appreciative of the gear we have now and at the same time, definitely a little fascinated by how those hearty souls kept that gear working in inclement weather.
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: Linedogg104 on Jan 21, 2022, 08:20 PM
Quote from: woodchip on Jan 21, 2022, 03:12 PM
Sometimes older fishing equipment is worth  Big Bucks.

Wonder what we could get for woodchip? 😅😅
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: woodchip on Jan 21, 2022, 08:33 PM
 Lets all help Get more honest  and helpful FISHERMEN.
Title: Re: Rare Brass Arctic Winner MFG tip-up
Post by: gunn308 on Jan 22, 2022, 10:29 AM
Wonder what we could get for woodchip?  ;D They're gonna put a for sale sign on ya Old Sage of Verrillville. Great find of the old trap thanks for sharing