Tip up question?

[Bassin_Sig]

I've been setting some tip ups, using one #2 size treble hook (I think pretty big) and hooking shiners through the eyes , (trying to catch toothies) and I'll get some flags and see the spool spinning and wait till it stops the pull my tip up out while holding the line, then pull the line slowly till I feel weight then set the hook. Well I'll have something big on and fight them for awhile (with a tight line) and then right before it's about to come out it will pull off, with just the hook left. the hooks are all brand new and sharp. I'm using large shiners also... If any one has any ideas to try I'm all ears. Thanks Sig

[big nor]

I personally use a single hook hooking the shiner through the back works great!!!!!!!!!!!

[pike4some]

I use smaller treble hooks 6-8 for size usually #8. Some people use a harness type which has 2 hooks on them. These may work good for you since you are using larger baits. People that use them say they work good and the plus is you have 2 hooks instead of the one the hook the big ones with.

[Mr.Buddy]

I use a #6 treble hook and hook in the back, I use large shiners alot and I have yet to have one spit the hook

[Wiener]

I would try a quick strike rig.

You can buy them or make your own, usually any bait or sporting goods store will be able to help you out.

Quick strike rigs come with two hooks, usually trebles.

I put the bottom hook through the cheek of the minnow, or between the nostrils.  You want the hook point to be pointing toward the tail of the bait. the second hook usually goes through the back, just under the skin.

You want it to be in lightly so that if you give a quick jerk, the hook in the back pulls out, this puts most of your force into the hook in the front of the bait.

Northerns usually take a bait, make a short run, turn the bait to swallow it head first.  This puts your treble hook in the right position to hook 'em.     I wait until the fish starts to move away the second time, or set the hook if they are moving off at a good clip.

Hope this helps,

Wiener 

[husb0023]

Like the others said.... use some smaller hooks and your luck should increase.  The smaller hooks will usually have 2 or all 3 tines stuck in the fish.

[Bassin_Sig]

you guys are great and I appreciate the feedback! I fish for salmon in the fall so I have some 6 and 8 treble hooks, so I'll give that a try... kinda new to tipups so thanks for the replies, I'll let you know my results...

[walleye tattoo]

For Northern NO 10 treble for Walleye 12 or 14.

[Topher8908]

I would go with a Size 6 or a size 8 and then then hook through the back. Works excellent for me never have lost one yet!

[meatman]

#8 mustad or gamakatsu hooked in the back at the front of the dorsal fin, its pretty durable there.