tip-ups

[jignpanfish]

Just curious, i don't use tip-ups alot, going to start using them for wallys and northern any tricks on set ups.

[RedfishHunter]

http://simplementpleinair.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/choisir-la-bonne-brimbale/
I know it's in french but if you use google translate you will love this article and find all you ever wanted to know about tip-ups

[bowhtr]

Setup for eyes;

I like using 50lb test fire line with about 3' of 12 to 14lb mono leader with a light sinker and a #10 or #8 trebel.  the line must be able to spool off the tipup with very little force.   

[jignpanfish]

This may sound stupid bowhtr but is the hook on bottom or up above?

[feistyfish8709]

I would say bottum so your bait kinda floats that is how all my tip-ups are set up and I catch a lot that way. Good Luck 

[jignpanfish]

Thanks for the info. Anxious to get back out.

[bowhtr]

Hook is on the bottom sinker is just large enough to get the bait to go to the bottom and placed at least a foot or more above the hook.  If your fishing dead minows always make sure the minow hangs like its swiming upright. 

[NordicJigger]

I usually rig up a smelt with a quick strike rig and keep the smelt about 6" - 10" off the bottom. Good luck.