Tip Down Pics

[Brandonkop]

Hi, someone had asked me to post some pics of the tip-downs I had made in the past. So here are some pics I found.

Basically I think the easiest way to make them is to use 2 inch black pvc pipe. Using a spade bit drill a small hole through the pipe about 1 to 1.5 inches down. Then turn the pipe 90 degrees and using a larger spade bit drill through the pipe. Then cut down with hack saw or something else to the drill holes. The large notch will be where your 1/2 inch dowel will rest. Place a three inch screw half way thru the middle off the dowel so it can sit in the notches cut for the screw and the dowel can freely pivet when a fish bites. The key is the leave a bit of a notch where the screws sit so the dowel doesn't fly out of the holder when you get a good bite.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Brandonkop2/Picture162.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Brandonkop/Fishing/136_3692.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Brandonkop/Fishing/65f65024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Brandonkop/Fishing/tip-up3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Brandonkop/Fishing/tip-up7.jpg

Hope this helps. Works great for trout and perch!

Brandon

[Deb]

Aha! I knew there was a reason not to throw out broken tips (like I ever throw anything out).

Very clever!!

[Alberta Bigbore]

definitely looks like a great rig for the trout ponds.

[Kim473]

Nice job. Thx for sharing.