Author Topic: Looking to buy Tip-Downs (Read 3961 times)

spotail · « **on:** Dec 27, 2010, 03:05 PM »

Last year I bought a couple tip-downs made by Wood & Ice, Horseheads, NY and recently been having a hard time finding a shop that sells them. I have heard that they are no longer being made. Does anyone know a shop that still has some of them? If so can you send me a PM with their contact info. Thanks.

ICE_MONKEY · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 03:23 PM »

I bought a tip down at Ackley & Sons a couple years ago, I used it as a template and made my own. I know I made them cheaper than buying 2 of them.

smarge42 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 03:57 PM »

you should try to make your own. my brother and i made 3 in about 45 min from stuff i had laying around. let me tell you what we have cought more fish on them this year than anything else

icedd · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 04:03 PM »

heres the ones i made last year cost about 5 bucks

Irish Jigger · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 04:10 PM »

What do they look like? I picked up a couple at the whitney point crappie derby a couple years ago and recently got a new set and was going to post the 2 I have on the for sale board since my wife got me a milita membership for xmas, if they're the same and you're trying to put together a matching set I would be willing to part with them.

spotail · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 04:43 PM »

Irish Jigger, I appreciate the pic. How do they hold up in the wind?

Irish Jigger · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 04:59 PM »

I didn't post a pic, but I can if you're interested. They are prety heavy duty and depending on how much weight you have on them the wind doesn't mess with them too much.

Irish Jigger · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 05:22 PM »

The rod end is a solid metal rod and they have the schooley reel so you can adjust the drag with the screw on the reel.

And there is a large washer on the upper part of the handle sandwiched between 2 rubber O rings that you can slide up and down the handle to help adjust the balance.

spotail · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 05:28 PM »

That is what I am looking for!

Irish Jigger · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 27, 2010, 05:34 PM »

Are they a match? My friends and I bought them from a local guy on the ice at the derby in '05 I think.

spotail · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 07:21 AM »

Yes, those are what I want to purchase. I will buy your used ones, but I still would like to have another two to have a complete set of five. Anybody else know were I can buy them?

spotail · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 28, 2010, 08:08 PM »

Thanks. Your craftsmanship is real nice.

silvercreeker · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 03:05 PM »

Irish Jigger, those tip downs are,
"Wood and Ice" professional tip downs. They were made in Horseheads NY
I have 8 sets, 4 large (as in the picture) and 4 small. They are the best I have ever seen and super hard to find.
Reportedly the guy making them passed away and no body is reproducing these.
I like how the rod is formed and finished. Quality stuff.

EddieRod · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 04:02 PM »

Finally might get a chance to get mine out this season, They always seem to go down just after you checked them ...

H.T. · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 04:05 PM »

Quote from: EddieRod on Dec 29, 2010, 04:02 PM

Finally might get a chance to get mine out this season, They always seem to go down just after you checked them ...
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i like the string that you have tied to it so it dont go down the hole

EddieRod · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 29, 2010, 04:15 PM »

Quote from: H.T. on Dec 29, 2010, 04:05 PM

i like the string that you have tie to it so it dont go down the hole

Haaa, After losing 2 in one day, to either smallies or burbots, will make you rethink things over..

huletts1 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 11, 2011, 07:41 AM »

If you have a templet theyre real easy to make. I whipped up 15 a few years ago, give it a try

MeatHunter737 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 12, 2011, 11:10 PM »

Quote from: huletts1 on Jan 11, 2011, 07:41 AM

If you have a templet theyre real easy to make. I whipped up 15 a few years ago, give it a try

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=18760.0

rgfixit · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 02:52 AM »

I just bought a couple of these.

I saw a guy using them a few on Hemlock years back. Very slick and compact to transport.Well designed.

RG

jmny004 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 06:49 AM »

The above posted picture of the tip down can be found at tip downs .com. Just purchased one myself, love the fact that the height of the tipdown is adjustable from around 25 to 36 inches above the ice. Due to recent car accident,my mobility has become limited(loss use of my legs) so aside from my jigging pole,I can put two tip downs up to an arms lenth away,reach out and reel(pull) in the fish with out leaving my seat. Its tough enough to have to rely on someone to take you fishing(driving)assist getting onto atv ,setting up hut and drill youir holes.At least when i get situated,I dont need to bother my fishing partner any further.

Tightlines
John M

oletimer · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 07:23 AM »

Great looking tip downs!!

John, utmost respect and kudos for your determination to still enjoy being on the frozen fluid!!
Wish you the greatest success in the field for years to come!!

Irish Jigger · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 07:25 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Jan 13, 2011, 02:52 AM

I just bought a couple of these.
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I saw a guy using them a few on Hemlock years back. Very slick and compact to transport.Well designed.

RG

My wife and mother got together and got me a set of these for x-mas a couple years ago also. I haven't used them much but I have noticed if you use mono on them it has to stay tight on the reel or it will tangle and that is a crazy mess to try and fix while on the ice. They are a bit pricey but like you said RG they pack up nice and are easy to transport and set up and with the rod stored inside the tube it protects the tip so no suprise broken rod tips when you get out on the ice.

spotail · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 09:07 AM »

Thanks for the link!

Grady95 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 10:09 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Jan 13, 2011, 02:52 AM

I just bought a couple of these.
(Image removed from quote.)
I saw a guy using them a few on Hemlock years back. Very slick and compact to transport.Well designed.

RG

This is all I carry any more for tipdowns. I've caught everything from crappie to walleye on them. They are a blast to use, easy to transport and set up. easy to see from a distance and versatile. See the black tip at the back end of the rod? That's a removable cap. You can take it off and add splitshots there to balance your presentations, so you are not just limited to fatheads. I dunk bass shiners all the time with no problem
They are probably about $30 each, so a spread of five is costly, but you know what? What are you really out there for? To have fun right? These add a lot of fun to the experience. Money well spent.
Stay Sharp, Be Safe
Grady

zaphod4 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 10:37 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Jan 13, 2011, 02:52 AM

I just bought a couple of these.
(Image removed from quote.)
I saw a guy using them a few on Hemlock years back. Very slick and compact to transport.Well designed.

RG

Bought 2 of these 2 seasons ago.I love them.I use 2 of these tip downs and 2 tip ups.

catchin perch · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 20, 2011, 06:56 AM »

is there a for sale board here if so can someone tell me where it is

ChucknMel · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 20, 2011, 09:57 AM »

senaca marine bait and tackle in watkins glen has them phone# (607) 535-6690

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Author Topic: Looking to buy Tip-Downs (Read 3961 times)