Tip - Downs for perch

[fingerlaker]

Single or treble hook?   Hook the fathead in the mouth or in the back.  I plan to use 4 lb florocarbon...any opinions on this?  Gonna be warm enough this weekend for a change so I'm anxious to give my new tip-downs a try.

[flyman1002]

I hook everything in the back.  Think they sit more naturally in the water.  Use the smallest treble.  Not sure what size it is exactly maybe a 14.

[fingerlaker]

Sounds good .. thanks flyman...have seen some hook in the mouth so i was wondering...I always hook in the back for my walleye tip-ups.

[deebsey]

I do it all the time.  4 pound floro, real small trebele, small split shot about a foot and a half above it and a fat head minnow hooked in the back.  Works like a charm.  Make sure you have something to prevent the tip down from going down the hole if they start slamming you might loose one.....Have seen it a few times.  Hope this helps.  If so will be waiting to see pics.

[fingerlaker]

I tried them out for a few hours on Loon before X-mas and had some success (about a dozen 8inchers) so I am now familiar with how to balance them and set them...just wasnt quite sure on the hardware to use or how the minnows should be hooked.  I am very impressed with the concept and excited at the chance to use them with the warm temps coming this weekend on a lake where I have a spot that produces bigger (12-15 inchers) ones.  Your tips are appreciated and with luck pics will be posted on Tuesday !!!

[jimski2]

#6 gold aberdeen works fine with it inserted between the dorsal fin and spine to keep them alive. They will wiggle around all day. Good for perch and the ocasional walleye. Northerns grab them also. The light hook lets them swim around more, a treble is added weight.