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Title: Adding Line to Tip Up
Post by: burtmcgurt on Sep 30, 2012, 10:48 AM

Hey Guys -

I was looking for some advice on the "best" way to add new braided line to my tip ups.  Most are Jack Traps, but I have a few Beaver Dams as well. 

For the Beaver Dam's I saw someone using a cordless drill.  I could modify a rig for the Jack Traps to spool them with a cordless drill as well.

Looking for some other ideas!

Thanks

Title: Re: Adding Line to Tip Up
Post by: jimyoumook on Sep 30, 2012, 11:18 AM

they sell a winder for beaver dams and i have used it on other brands as well

Title: Re: Adding Line to Tip Up
Post by: matt12 on Oct 05, 2012, 11:16 AM

i pretty much use my dewalt for spooling all my reels/tip ups/beaver dams.

Title: Re: Adding Line to Tip Up
Post by: tinyfisher on Oct 11, 2012, 04:07 PM

Quote from: matt12 on Oct 05, 2012, 11:16 AM

i pretty much use my dewalt for spooling all my reels/tip ups/beaver dams.

x2, just make sure to support the spindle while you're winding or you'll bend it.

Title: Re: Adding Line to Tip Up
Post by: xjma on Oct 22, 2012, 11:39 PM

I like to take time and do them by hand and make sure its nice and even. Usually do it whilenwatching Tv at night.

Title: Re: Adding Line to Tip Up
Post by: 1fastz28 on Dec 14, 2012, 10:10 PM

What # test do you all use and how many yards to you put on the spool?

Title: Re: Adding Line to Tip Up
Post by: WYIfish on Dec 19, 2012, 07:37 PM

20-30-40 pound line and maybe a little lighter weight for the first dozen feet before a foot of leader.