These are pretty simple to make and work really well.What is the base?? or do you place the wood into the ice??
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I just use an old metal coat hanger and make an eye at the end. Leave a gap on top to get the line in and out of.
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Then just put 2 screws at an angle to hold your line.
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I prefer these over the dowel style because you can tell exactly what the fish are doing. The wire comes back up if the fish lets go. Once it starts to go back down nail em'. Good luck.
wnybassman, rgfixit, howesfc, Where do you get the reels for the Tip-downs???
wnybassman, rgfixit, howesfc, Where do you get the reels for the Tip-downs???
Just so the annual debate doesn't get started, these tip downs are considered hand lines.RG,
RG
Just so the annual debate doesn't get started, these tip downs are considered hand lines.In NYS your allowed 2 jigging lines (or hand lines) and 5 tip ups (or tip downs).
RG
The Gander Mountain in Cicero has them on the shelf....might want to check a GM by you...Use the empty filler spools from your fishing line for the reels
I believe I got mine from Jann's Netcraft.Just got reels from Jann's last week
Any questions should be cleared up very soon with the proposed changes by DEC:- Provide clarity on what constitutes a "tip-up" by defining it as any device used for fishing through the ice that has a signaling device attached, except a bobber or other floating object on the water, that will visually or audibly signal a strike. The draft regulations also clarify tip-up restrictions.
I am guessing when that rod "tips down" there is your signalling device...
To what do you refer?
Tip downs are tip ups (now) in any design as long as they have a signaling device.
RG
To what do you refer?
Tip downs are tip ups (now) in any design as long as they have a signaling device.
RG
Hey RG. Drop me a note @ [email protected] lets catch up!
I guess it depends on which end you look at....one end goes up the other down.....guys....just call your tip downs...tip ups and we can end this coversation...every year this topic gets beaten to death...along with the 10 inch auger hole debate, and the slobs leaving trash on the ice convo...
Mr Ralph Simmons
1507 jenkins Road
Clyde,newYork
14433
HERE IS LETTER I GOT BACK FROM
NYS DEC ON TIP DOWNS
Mr. Simmons
I am responding to your e-mail
to the commissioner GGrant regarding the definition of
a "tip down"versus a "tipup".
As of OCT 1, 2008, the NYS Fishing Regulations definition of a " tip-up" is
"any device used for fishing through the ice that has a signaling device attached,
except a bobber or other floating object on the water .
that will visually or audibly signal a strike."
This definition included the device commonly known as "tip-downs"
in case of a "tip-down" the device that is attached is a pivot,
and the visual signal for a strike, is the raising of the butt end
of the rod in the air when the fish takes the bait.
Therefore,the device you are using is considered a" tip-up"
as far as the NYS Fishing Regulations are concerned
and all regulations pertaining to "tip-ups" would apply to your device.
You can legally use your "tip-downs", the same as you would "tip-ups".
I have enclosed a copy of the NYS fishing Regulations Guide.
the guide is a compilation of the fishing regulations that exist both in the
Environmetal Conservation Law (ECL) of NYS,
and the ( NYCRR ). New York Codes of Rules and Regulations.
You can view the complete unofficial NYCRR online at,
http//:www.dos.state.ny.us./info/nycrr.htm.
follow the link to the,
Westlaw website and choose Title 6. Dept.of Environmetal Conservation,
choose Chapter 1 Fish and Wildlife.. Sub Chapter C,Fishing...Part 10
Sportfishing for a listing of the actual regulations.
You can also view the law and regulations an any law library.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at
518-402-8896
Sincerely
Gregory Kozlowski
Fisheries Outreach Coordinator
IN SHORT SO IT IS UNDERSTANDING TO ALL
WHEN FISH TAKES BAIT THE ACTION OF PIVOT
IS THE STRIKE INDICATOR !
I believe reels came from bait shop in Wayland N.Y.
I don't mean to throw gasoline on this fire, but by that definition, if you put a spring bobber on your jigging pole, that's now a tip-up?!? I know that's crazy, but read it again with that in mind.
NY should do like PA did a few years back. PA used to say no more than 2 hand lines and 5 total. They changed it to just 5 devices total. Now you don't need to determine if this device is a hand line or tip-up. The fisherman should know what he can take care of. Maybe they finally realized that.
once tipped down, is the figh able to keep pullin line off the reel? I understand the whole tip down process of the fish not feeling any tension, but once all that slack is tightened, what happens then?
once tipped down, is the figh able to keep pullin line off the reel? I understand the whole tip down process of the fish not feeling any tension, but once all that slack is tightened, what happens then?
what do you guys use for where the tip down pivots
what do you guys use for where the tip down pivots
Here's my tip downs I put together last season. Not as pretty as bassman's but they work. I'v got less than $30.00 into the 5.
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I wrapped some solder on the handles to adjust the balance by sliding it up and down the handle.
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It's nice to fold them to store when not in use.
I like these allot. Off to Gander to get one of these rods. Thank you.
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Hey Dave, some use coat hanger cut to size, others use small bolts or metal rod, and you can also use like 10ga copper wire.
My Commando is set up in the basement. I'm gonna work out some kinks this weekend.
RG