TIER 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2020 I am going to be make a tip up for ice fishing soon. Any tips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsonboi 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2020 I think it should probably tip up, ya know, if you got a fish on. 39 minutes ago, TIER said: I am going to be make a tip up for ice fishing soon. Any tips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsonboi 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2020 All stupidity aside, why not make it elaborate? You could maybe have several flags, each one having a different amount of "pull" to trip. That way, if you've got a spread out, and two fish hit, the bigger fish- more flags up- gets your attention first. Or put a couple bells in the path of the arm- harder the fish pulls, the more dings you get. If that wouldn't work, oh well. I don't ice fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsonboi 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2020 OHOHO!!!! What about, you make one on the principle of a trebuchet? Counterweight it with a bucket of rocks or something and make a latch setup, which will release the counterweight and send your fish flying towards you. You can attach a bell, so you know when the fish is coming- hold up a big bucket and try to catch the fish!!!! Don't you keep all of the fish, ice fishing? So it wouldn't really negatively "impact" the fish's life after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2020 Isn't ice fishing season over, there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2020 A great project! Only tip I have is to take your time and do every step perfectly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 2 hours ago, mikechell said: Isn't ice fishing season over, there? Yes, but i want to make one anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 Understood. Just realize that your first one is a prototype. Don't worry about it "looking" pretty, or even being durable. Verify function, and modify as needed to get what you want. THEN put the effort into fully functional, durable and (if desired) good looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 If I am working a DIY project such a this, I generally look at existing commercial products, look for features I like (good) or do not (bad) like. Build and a adapt based good features and try to avoid bad. There is a plethora of commercial ice tip ups for sale online and at least two videos on DIY builds. When you see what is out there you will begin to see how you can adapt something to fit with the resources available to you. Good luck and keep us in the loop. The first thing you may find is that you may have to improvise some way to emulate a hole in the ice and a fish pulling on the rig.... But the One thing to always remember on these is to have FUN. You will learn new and more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) principles applying things your teachers want you to know. Teachers can be a good resource, too Now get that school work done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 Snare trigger for spring flag activation? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feathers5 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 14 hours ago, mikechell said: Isn't ice fishing season over, there? Hi Mike, Yes, it is over, but we had flurries last night in Central, PA, and we're supposed to get more tonight or tomorrow. Early on Saturday morning the temps here are dropping to 26. We haven't had spring yet. Oh, to be in FL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 18 hours ago, mikechell said: Isn't ice fishing season over, there? Nope, not yet. See my Birthday pike from this week end. Some one just caught a 29 3/4 inch and a 30 1/2 inch rainbow in Tiers back yard, at Quartz lake. Still 24 inches of ice there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 Oh ... I am SOOOO glad I don't live up there. no offense intended. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 23 minutes ago, mikechell said: Oh ... I am SOOOO glad I don't live up there. no offense intended. No offense taken. That's why there are so man good fishing opportunities up here. Because the harsh conditions keep the..... um..... "riff raff" out. Right now is actually the best time of the year to ice fish. The new water ( and oxygen) running into the lakes from spring run off rejuvenates the fish and makes them hungry. Also many species are staging for spawning, it's an exciting time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2020 42 minutes ago, Mark Knapp said: The new water ( and oxygen) running into the lakes from spring run off rejuvenates the fish and makes them hungry. Also many species are staging for spawning, it's an exciting time. question, does that mean egg patterns would work for grayling right now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
