Author Topic: tipup flags (Read 14894 times)

toadhunter2 · « **on:** Jan 30, 2008, 08:51 AM »

hey i was wondering where you guys get replacement tip-up flags mine are starting to rip and i can not find them i checked at gandermoutain,cabelas,bass pro,dicks sports and e-bay and can not find any so any info on where to get them or what you use to make them would be great

RIfish · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 30, 2008, 09:57 AM »

I bought a set of 6in x6in at Kittery Trading Post in Maine,they have a web site maybe they have them available

Doubles Shooter · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 30, 2008, 12:27 PM »

Check the pro shop on this site.

thor94 · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 10:42 AM »

I use one of those big flags that road-workers use. You can pick them up at most hardware stores. The material is extremely visible and tough as nails (i use the kind with threads sewn into them). Just cut them into little flags and attach with the either the existing metal clips or some crazy glue.

icebucketjohn · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 11:11 AM »

I bought a cheap 0.99 flor hunting vest from Walmart & cut it accordingly... (Plastic, Safety Vest)

capt.shay · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 11:45 AM »

Great minds think alike Icebucketjohn

That is exactly what I did. Very high vis.

bluecaddisfly · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 05:52 AM »

walmart and dicks usually have them at the beginning of season. ask the clerks, or your local bait shop. the manufature would have them also, ht berkley,etc.. making your own is easiest. the shanty ones on proshop page are a good way for fellow members to find you on the ice!

Lobes · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 01, 2008, 08:55 AM »

When it's time to replace mine I'll get them from the Iceshanty.com proshop. Next year I'll get the flag to fasten (somehow) to my DX3000.

NBG

MaineFishah · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 03, 2008, 01:11 PM »

I use adhesive backed red felt from the craft section at walmart. The stuff like what you can cut and put under your furniture so it won't scuff. Just fold it over the wire and stick it to itself, holds up well too.

Hollywood703 · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 05, 2008, 04:04 PM »

Orange Duct Tape.....Lasts longer than the tip-up will..lol

pascoag icefisher · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 30, 2008, 06:21 AM »

good idea

pikeking · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 31, 2008, 11:20 AM »

I made my flags from a piece of felt from wal-mart for 35cents. They are green so they really stand out when there is snow on the ice.

bart · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 31, 2008, 01:49 PM »

I used an old orange t-shirt, but the orange duck tape has my vote!

tip-uptwo · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 31, 2008, 06:08 PM »

Quote from: dblsshtr on Jan 30, 2008, 12:27 PM

Check the pro shop on this site.

!!!!!!

Sven936 · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 31, 2008, 07:14 PM »

For my beaverdams I used red cloth I bought at walmart. Used some contact cement to put them on. Seems to be working fine, though i might have to get some shanty flags

jayswimmer09 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 03, 2008, 05:16 PM »

buy from the pro shop!!!

Bean · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 03, 2008, 07:01 PM »

There aren't any actual flags for tipups in the proshop... only decals for flags.

miket. · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 03, 2008, 10:13 PM »

i tried some american flag stickers which are holding up pretty well.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 04, 2008, 06:28 PM »

when one of mine wears out out comes the duct tape! orange of course been working great for years

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 04, 2008, 06:42 PM »

I use red duct tape ..... but you can get all sorts of colors

icewagon · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 04, 2008, 11:36 PM »

If it sticks and shouldn't wd40
If don't stick and should duct tape

orange duct tape the 30 second tip up flag

jjwills123 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 05, 2008, 04:14 AM »

Quote from: icewagon on Sep 04, 2008, 11:36 PM

If it sticks and shouldn't wd40
If don't stick and should duct tape

orange duct tape the 30 second tip up flag

well put!!

miket. · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 05, 2008, 07:22 AM »

the good ol duct tape trick, the stuff has a million uses.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 05, 2008, 07:44 AM »

The flaggs from the duct/Duck tape easily rollup for the little mercury switch lites I use for night fishing.

miket. · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 05, 2008, 03:03 PM »

good idea jimmy, that was gonna be my question.

BCice · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 09, 2008, 07:44 PM »

I use that reflective tape the truck drivers have on their trailers. It's red with reflective white stripes. Any automotive store carries it. What I like about it is it really nice for low light or night fishing, just shine a light on it & you can tell instantly if it's up!

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 09, 2008, 08:43 PM »

A roll lasts a longgggggg time!

miket. · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 09, 2008, 08:54 PM »

Quote from: BCice on Sep 09, 2008, 07:44 PM

I use that reflective tape the truck drivers have on their trailers. It's red with reflective white stripes. Any automotive store carries it. What I like about it is it really nice for low light or night fishing, just shine a light on it & you can tell instantly if it's up!

thats a real good idea bcice, i constantly have my stuff run over by the snowmobilers. gonna look into that kind of system. thanks!

miket. · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 09, 2008, 08:55 PM »

Quote from: jimmyclaude on Sep 09, 2008, 08:43 PM

A roll lasts a longgggggg time!

hey jimmy, do you know how much a roll cost and would they carry it in any auto parts store?

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 10, 2008, 11:21 AM »

Here is the NAPA site. Click on the Item and it will show a photo.

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=430&Keyword=reflective%20tape&KeywordCat=Reflective+Tape&VehCode=N

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Author Topic: tipup flags (Read 14894 times)

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