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Bullnose Products · Tip-Ups
Original Blue Ice Fishing Tip-Up, Smaller Size for Spinning Reels
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- Item weight
- 0.59 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 9.53 x 4.72 x 1.5 inches
Quick take
A small steel frame with sensitive rocking motion that signals ice fishing bites from spinning reels.
This is a collapsible steel tip-down from Bullnose Products, sized for spinning reels and some smaller straight-line reels. The rod sits on the frame in a balanced position, so a nibble shows up as movement instead of something you have to feel by hand. A plastic clip fits a standard three-quarter-inch rod handle, and the frame folds flat for carrying between holes. It suits ice anglers who want to run a rod at each hole while they wait.
Best for
- Panfish through holes in ice
- Anglers using spinning reels for ice fishing
- Setting multiple lines at different holes
Skip if
- You use large baitcasting reels
- You prefer hand-held rod control
Strengths
- Rocking motion instantly alerts on even light strikes
- Compact size fits small rod handles
- Collapsible design stores easily between trips
Trade-offs
- Requires spinning or small straight-line reels
- Open design exposes mechanism to ice and snow
- Not suitable for large saltwater reels
Fishing fit
- Water
- Ice
- Techniques
- Ice fishing
Specifications
| Type | ice fishing tip-up |
|---|---|
| Frame dimensions | 9 x 4.5 x 8 in |
| Material | Durable steel |
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