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Just so the annual debate doesn't get started, these tip downs are considered hand lines.RG
The Gander Mountain in Cicero has them on the shelf....might want to check a GM by you...
I believe I got mine from Jann's Netcraft.
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.RGHey 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 Simmons1507 jenkins Road Clyde,newYork 14433HERE IS LETTER I GOT BACK FROM NYS DEC ON TIP DOWNS Mr. SimmonsI am responding to your e-mailto the commissioner GGrant regarding the definition ofa "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 concernedand 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 theEnvironmetal 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 10Sportfishing 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 518-402-8896SincerelyGregory KozlowskiFisheries Outreach CoordinatorIN SHORT SO IT IS UNDERSTANDING TO ALL WHEN FISH TAKES BAIT THE ACTION OF PIVOTIS 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.