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Just throwing this out there to get some conversation going. What is the best Tip-up out there? I have been using the Heritage Laker tip-ups for a while. It's a good Tip-up for the money but it could be better. Recently I have been looking at Jack's Traps and most recently Forest City Traps. Both traps appear to be better quality than Heritage Laker tip-ups. I'm interested in hearing from people who have used these traps. I would like to know about durability and functionality.Cheers,
Arctic Addict, As you can see the Jack Traps have a well deserved popularity and reputation. A lot of guys in northern New England and elsewhere fish big baits for Togue and Pike etc. including Tim, the owner of Jack Traps. Here's a couple options that can be bought from KTP and/or Jack Traps: https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geKeeTI5NfnjMAdQ1XNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzMEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1603507220/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kitterytradingpost.com%2ffishing-marine%2fice-fishing%2fice-clothing-accessories%2fjack-traps-big-bait-band---6-pk.-1011807.html/RK=2/RS=8FtEiAkHDcGQ6foJ10ZJl..rHtc- https://youtu.be/fZpMTwYM4OQThe kid in this video has no relationship to Jack Traps. He posts DIY ice fishing related projects from time to time.If I was doing the project in the video, I'd prick punch where I wanted the wood insert and then remove the reel to do it. BTW, the oversized bit works for a countersink, but I'd use a countersink bit. I'd also use the appropriate size allen wrench. I happen to have both on hand.All that said, I'd just screw on an OR 10 planer board release with a stainless steel screw, but I have both of those too. Not sure if that would work with the large spools? My Jack's have the smaller spools. If those rubber bands held up, I'd probably go that route.Another option is to replace the spool bolt with one 1/2" longer and put your own reel drag on.Good luck with your tip up decision.
Since you mentioned him CD... For those that don't know, Tim passed a couple weeks ago after a battle with cancer. RIP
Very sad about the owner of Jack traps. That's too bad. Hopefully his family continues the Legacy.
Jibbs my Patry tip ups are my favorites also. I put heritage laker aluminum spools on mine recently to replace the originals. Is Roland well? PS, I have a pair of Indian hills that are great also, I use them on the 2 trap lakes.
Wildlife sports outfitters sells the roland patry traps
Like many things related to ice fishing, its all comes down to personal preference. I use Heritage tip ups but last year i was fortunate enough to test out a Forest City Trap Tip up. They are a "hybrid" of a Heritage tip up. They are much more well built than the Heritages without a doubt. Quality is top notch and has a feature so not to get wind flags. Definitely worth a look if you haven't pulled the trigger yet. Keep in mind, heavy duty / well built quality = a bit more heavier (weight) than the Heritages.
Roland Patrys ..New Hampshire made
That's all I've ever used. Some of mine are thirty years old.Heavy duty but fold into tight bundle for storage in my pack basket. They came out of Berlin, NH. Spools are a little small and flag springs are a little too strong. You don't want to lean over the top when the flag goes up. Too late for me to change now.Dick
i have like 60 of them now but my first pair came for Christmas when I was 8 ..almost 40 years ago ..I suggest the shorts over the tall ones ..tall ones tend to fall over but they are killer traps for under 20 dollars
After Stealth mentioned Tim's passing, I read that maybe 6 years ago, after his first bout with cancer, he hired a young fella to manage the business. That young fella bought the business, maybe a couple years ago? So, it's safe to assume the business will continue.
Hi, I’ll be happy to answer that question. I had 12 heritage Lakers, shelled it out bought them all at once. I have 8 that haven’t broken 4 years later but frequently deal with the crapty reels failing to pop the flag. The hardware is cheap. I bought 5 frabil artic fire tip ups and love them. I had a crap experience with the heritage Lakers that I did not expect at that price point. Frabil artic fires: cheap, functional and reliable.