Author Topic: What's a "decent" tip up? (Read 9603 times)

hntfsh09 · « **on:** Jan 03, 2013, 08:29 AM »

So in the midst of a million "best tip up threads" here's an easier one. I stumbled upon some river walleye. They are shallow and spooky so electronics are worthless and jigging is a bear with the current. So, as somebody who hasn't touched a tip up in 5 years, I'm now forced to get some. So I need something that is fairly economical, reliable, and easy to use. I need to get my hands on at least six for this season but after that their use is more limited, so I'm not looking for the top of the line tip ups. Instead, what can I get that's right in the middle of the road that will serve an occasional user well?

Ironeagle · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 08:49 AM »

Honestly, I got jack traps and some other store brands. Your better off saving your money and getting polar tipups with good heavy braided line. And get the Polars with the 500 yards spools so they can double as pike tip ups and keep it simple. Put your money into good leaders and hooks!!

Danimal2012 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 08:58 AM »

I agree with Eagle..... I have 5 jack traps and I wish I had saved some money and bought cheaper ones. Get the polar tip ups.

model8 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 09:05 AM »

Im not a big fan of polars if u have deep snow they get hard to see by sleders i prefer ht jard water explorers

fishlessman · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 09:13 AM »

ive got beaver dams, big bobs, trout jrs, polars, heritage, indian hill noreaster, and 40 ups, and a few more. for the money and longevity its really hard to beat a 40 up
http://www.40uptackleco.com/

Jig4M · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 11:00 AM »

HT hardwater explorer magnum's.

mungo544 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 11:02 AM »

Frabill makes an awesome basic tip up called "Dawg Bone". Simple design and nice materials. 10 bucks at Cabelas.

hrlyridr77 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 11:30 AM »

Quote from: fishlessman on Jan 03, 2013, 09:13 AM

ive got beaver dams, big bobs, trout jrs, polars, heritage, indian hill noreaster, and 40 ups, and a few more. for the money and longevity its really hard to beat a 40 up
http://www.40uptackleco.com/

Darn, never knew they were 12 miles form my house...

james · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 11:44 AM »

I would go with 40 ups.

BojiHawk · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 12:47 PM »

i'm a beaver dam man. Bought them unfinished through fishusa...then stained and finished them. The flag height is like 42" when it goes up...so if you get a lake with drifts or pressure ridges they are easily seen. I've used the frabil thermals when it's below 0 but I've had 2 hit by sleds / trucks. Hard to see a 12" flag when there is 14"of snow as well.

manbearpig99 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 02:36 PM »

The frabill dawg bone tip ups are great, 5 for the price of one jacks. They are kind of small but they pack up really neatly. For $10 you can't beat them.

NoMe · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 03:56 PM »

Polar tip ups are nice, you can see if the fish is taking line without touching the trap. I wouldn't spend more than $15 a trap... the fish don't care what kind of trap you have.

RedfishHunter · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 03:57 PM »

Quote from: NoMe on Jan 03, 2013, 03:56 PM

Polar tip ups are nice, you can see if the fish is taking line without touching the trap. I wouldn't spend more than $15 a trap... the fish don't care what kind of trap you have.

Same here...Polar are super...and work best in rivers for walleye...

Irish Jigger · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 03, 2013, 10:29 PM »

I bought a set of HT hardwater explorers for $12 each about 4 or 5 years ago and they have served me well with no issues. They are all wood with a metal spool and even have an adjustable drag. The only improvement I made was to add a little nail polish at the end of the spool shaft to keep the drag screw from possibly backing off. They were cheap and so far have passed the test. No complaints.

pieman1998 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 04, 2013, 07:33 AM »

hertage laKERs

bigZin315 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 04, 2013, 09:13 PM »

Quote from: pieman1998 on Jan 04, 2013, 07:33 AM

hertage laKERs

By far heritage laker

jiml · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 11:25 AM »

Quote from: Danimal2012 on Jan 03, 2013, 08:58 AM

I agree with Eagle..... I have 5 jack traps and I wish I had saved some money and bought cheaper ones. Get the polar tip ups.

Unless you plan to fish when there is actually snow on the ice......can't see them at all.

FROZEN SHINER · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 06:26 PM »

Indian Hills ... You will never have a problem with them !!! trust me i fish em hard and you will NEVER get a wind flag and you could have a 3/4 lb perch set the flag off . Check them out ...

DRock · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 19, 2013, 08:05 AM »

I have the $10 and $15 HT Enterprises tipups and they have lasted me for two years now with no issues.

I am sure the Jack Traps/Indian Hills/Beaver Dams are all really nice and well worth the money but I don't have a need for them right now...plus I need 15 of them so that would be a lot of money.

northtroyboy · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 08:05 PM »

Orange Heritage Lakers with black flags imo

Powow · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 10:09 PM »

Quote from: northtroyboy on Jan 20, 2013, 08:05 PM

Orange Heritage Lakers with black flags imo

good luck

Kilbourn · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 10:28 PM »

I have one Polar... somewhere, and thirty Beaver Dams, so you can guess what I like but have no experience with any others...

MEMAGGIENCOMET · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 10:33 PM »

I have beaver dam tip ups and love them and I have some that are 25 years old.

Kilbourn · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 10:38 PM »

Quote from: MEMAGGIENCOMET on Jan 20, 2013, 10:33 PM

I have beaver dam tip ups and love them and I have some that are 25 years old.

That reminds me. My newest one is 20 years old. I was told some ups and downs about the newer ones, so if I ever needed anymore I would look on craigslist or yard/garage sales before buying new. That's just me though! Good call MEMAGGIENCOMET they sure do last!!!

Santo180 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 20, 2013, 10:50 PM »

I have a variety of different styles and today i wish I had more than 2 ht polars. The 40up style were being blown out of the holes but high winds were no problem for the close to the ice ht polars. I wish I had a set of 5 of a few different styles so I could select the one that would be best for what i'm fishing for and the local conditions.

icefishingct98 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 06:01 AM »

I have used polars, cheap stick tip ups, and 40 ups and I am in love with the polars and will be upgrading to just polars at the end of the year.

icecube · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 21, 2013, 02:41 PM »

I imagine if your fishing a river. At least in Pa. You are not going to have to worry about snow depth. So any tip up, polar or other wise would work.

highvoltagejigger · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 24, 2013, 11:00 AM »

Quote from: icefishingct98 on Jan 21, 2013, 06:01 AM

I have used polars, cheap stick tip ups, and 40 ups and I am in love with the polars and will be upgrading to just polars at the end of the year.

Dont waste your money. Indian hills the only way to go.

HUNTnFISHSD · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 02, 2013, 07:07 PM »

Try an HT Husky.

subtlehustle76 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 04, 2013, 08:32 AM »

A homemade one...

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Author Topic: What's a "decent" tip up? (Read 9603 times)