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Bullnose Products · Tip-Ups
Bullnose Tip Down-Tip Up Replacement Clips, Pack of 2
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- Product dimensions
- 11 x 9 x 2 inches
Quick take
Replacement plastic clips that hold ice fishing rods and signal bites through sensitive rocking motion.
These are spare rod clips for Bullnose Big Red and Original Blue tip-down frames, made for a standard 3/4 inch ice rod handle. A pair lets you rig several rods ahead of time instead of swapping one clip between them, and gives you a backup if one drops down the hole. The plastic is brittle in the cold, so fit them to your rods before you walk out on the ice.
Best for
- Setting multiple ice fishing lines simultaneously
- Extending the life of older tip-up systems
- Having backup clips in case one is lost down the hole
Skip if
- You use newer electronic bite alarms
- You prefer hand-held jigging over tip-up fishing
Strengths
- Sensitive rocking motion detects even slight bites
- Durable plastic withstands repeated ice hole use
- Fit standard 3/4-inch ice rod handles
Trade-offs
- Plastic clips can snap under excessive pressure
- Easily dropped and lost through ice holes
- Requires compatible tip-up frame for complete setup
Fishing fit
- Water
- Ice
- Techniques
- Ice fishing
Specifications
| Type | ice fishing rod clip |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | BIG RED and ORIGINAL BLUE Tip Down-Tip Up |
| Count | 2 clips |
| Rod handle size | 3/4 inch standard |
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