realeses on tipups any body try it?

[fishguts.]

i was just wondering if any body uses a downrigger realese when using big bait that set off the flag alot. it would be easy to rig just clip the ball end around one of the tipup crossmembers.

[LoveIce]

Yes I do but I use planer board rel. I like them better when I use suckers

[fishguts.]

do you use treble or single hooks? i was wondering if the pike felt the resistance of the realese if he mite spit the bait.

[ButchT]

Try the red Offshore Tackle Snap Weight releases.  They work the best for me and I've tried quite a few different types.  They will hold some pretty big suckers, no problem.
I use either quick strike rigs or single circle hooks.  I like them both because they don't injure the fish in case I want to release them.

[billditrite]

actually all i do with an overzealous bait is to clip his tail a little!it will not take away from the baits action at all he will swim all day but not have as much pull with less tail.it works great