Ice fishing poles vs. tip-ups?

pjard · 03-07-2015, 08:36 AM

When ice fishing, what is the advantage to using a tip-up vs. an ice fishing pole with a holder? Maybe the reel will freeze if used outside shelter? Lack of a flag alert? What else...

ishoot308 · 03-08-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pjard

When ice fishing, what is the advantage to using a tip-up vs. an ice fishing pole with a holder? Maybe the reel will freeze if used outside shelter? Lack of a flag alert? What else...

The biggest issue is simply the ice freezing around the line. A tip up's line and reel is completely submerged in the water...

Dan

03-07-2015, 08:36 AM	#1
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