Author Topic: Tip up tags (Read 1642 times)

tracksnorth · « **on:** Jan 20, 2015, 09:27 PM »

maybe this has been done before but Ive got a lot of stamped copper trap tags and I had the idea of using two part epoxy to secure the tag to my tip ups that way there is no confusion as to who's tip up it is.

thomasthepikehunter · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 09:34 PM »

What situation would you be in to confuse others tip ups for your own?

tracksnorth · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 09:50 PM »

Well a few of the guys I fish with have the same tip ups and if only one sled is pulled out they all get thrown in together when pullin off.

kasilofchrisn · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 09:55 PM »

I like the idea.
On mine where we fished in groups of guys I bought some paint markers. Mine had yellow and purple stripes while my budies had none.
If you have the extra tags why not?
Might also help if some of your gear gets lost and someone finds it. A friend had that happen due to a sudden storm that hit him on the lake. The guy called the phone number on the gear so he could get it back to the rightful owner.

Svengalli · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 09:59 PM »

If I remember correctly one of (or more) the states have to label their tip ups w/ name by regs. I am pretty sure I remember seeing that in here...

bobberbill · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 10:02 PM »

Name, address requirement in Mich..

IceBalls22 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 10:07 PM »

Name, address in NY

tomes1978 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 10:10 PM »

Quote from: bobberbill on Jan 20, 2015, 10:02 PM

Name, address requirement in Mich..

Same in Indiana, I just use an address label on mine.

tracksnorth · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 10:17 PM »

Interesting. No such requirement here in Iowa that I am aware of

Kevin23 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 10:40 PM »

Quote from: tracksnorth on Jan 20, 2015, 10:17 PM

Interesting. No such requirement here in Iowa that I am aware of

Yes there is!!! Name and address!

Super-ice-bird · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 12:23 AM »

Sharpie marker is what I use

striperman · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 04:39 AM »

I just use the mailing address labels with clear tape to hold them on.Easy to use and change if needed.

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 04:44 AM »

Finally a law we missed out on

WS

tracksnorth · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 09:08 AM »

Wow. Thank you!

thndrvlly · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 09:12 AM »

Ct. gotta have name and address on traps

bart · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 09:15 AM »

Quote from: tracksnorth on Jan 20, 2015, 09:27 PM

maybe this has been done before but Ive got a lot of stamped copper trap tags and I had the idea of using two part epoxy to secure the tag to my tip ups that way there is no confusion as to who's tip up it is.

I used a couple of small screws and my trap tags on my Heritages, works well!

Chris Raymond · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 09:22 AM »

I've used both trap tags (screwed into the wood on either end and then urethaned over) as well as clear mailing labels (simply stuck on). I like the look of the trap tags much better but the labels are easier to change when your address has changed.

Svengalli · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 06:18 PM »

Quote from: thndrvlly on Jan 21, 2015, 09:12 AM

Ct. gotta have name and address on traps

Quote from: tomes1978 on Jan 20, 2015, 10:10 PM

Same in Indiana, I just use an address label on mine.

Quote from: bobberbill on Jan 20, 2015, 10:02 PM

Name, address requirement in Mich..

Thanks for confirming I am not losing my mind... well at least in this particular instance.

Big Ice Hole · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 08:00 PM »

Use a sharpie write your name and address on the flag.

da man cave shack · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 21, 2015, 08:17 PM »

I just wrote in sharply the first letter of my last name on a certain spot on every tip up and have never seen anyone mark their tip ups the identical way. And sharply is easy no messy epoxy.

tracksnorth · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 09:09 PM »

I've decided to use the tags for my good wood ones and sharpie for my plastics. Just seems easier lol

schug86 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 12:07 PM »

I went to the trophy store and had some name plates made up outa the plated plastic. size is just right that I can screw it into the end of my beaver dams and it looks like it was meant to be there. I also drilled an extra hole into it so I can hook the treble into the name plate when i store the tip up. Costs a little bit, but all my beaver dams are custom and I wanted to keep them looking good so it works for me.

tomturkey · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 12:20 PM »

Quote from: bobberbill on Jan 20, 2015, 10:02 PM

Name, address requirement in Mich..

But you can loan your tip ups to a friend and not have to change the name on them.

I wish they would let the trappers put their trap tags that only have their drivers license number on them. I guess the CO would have to go to his vehicle to check DL number so it would be a problem.

I used to have my name and address on my traps until they OK'd Dl numbers. Simpler when you moved.

No.9 Alaskan · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 03:14 PM »

Quote from: tomturkey on Jan 23, 2015, 12:20 PM

I wish they would let the trappers put their trap tags that only have their drivers license number on them.

But TomTurkey, then you would have to complete a Trapping Certification course to ice fish plus all fish caught would then need to have a CITES tag issued by the DNR before leaving the ice!

WyoMinFisher · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 04:18 PM »

I put those "free" address labels from RMEF or DU on mine, then cover with packing tape. They have lasted 5 years so far!!

mjmeyer · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 23, 2015, 06:52 PM »

Quote from: WyoMinFisher on Jan 23, 2015, 04:18 PM

I put those "free" address labels from RMEF or DU on mine, then cover with packing tape. They have lasted 5 years so far!!

The older you get the more return address labels you get in the mail. Perfect for tip-ups. Cover them with clear packing tape for more permanence.

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Author Topic: Tip up tags (Read 1642 times)