Rod Caster Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 After viewing Leechman's post in the thread "bait making", I immediately sent him a PM, praising him for the great looking tipups he builds himself and wondered if was interested in taking a small order, since these were exactly what I was looking for for this winter. He promptly accepted my request and began building me a pair of tipups! I just arrived from a couple days out of town and instead of completing my paperwork, or stopping at the office, I drove staight to the post office, picked up the package, drove home, my truck is still unlocked I think and opened his deliberate and tape intensive ( ) wrapping. Found: two perfect tipups! these things are even better in person. Very well crafted, they look durable (he's been doing it for 20years) and function perfectly. They have ball bearing (rattle) spools and adjustable sensitivity. the million dollar signature. I tied a snap swivel (cat bait) and yes, they work great! FISH ON! Thanks again Jacques... Jasmine likes them too! Now bring on some ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Nicely crafted Good on ya Jacqques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Your welcome Chad I'm glad you finally receive the package and liked them Those two were a 14 hours + project and they simply are the best tipups you'll ever find anywhere on the planet and not sold in any stores One thing I notice in the pics is, you have the top up side down.... the reel must be facing down... this will prevent any snow from accumulating when there's a snow storm while out on the ice Get the reels loaded with fishing line of your choice (I have mine loaded with 30Lbs Dacron... the black stuff) and then try the different adjustments... I have countersink the holes to make it easier to insert the nail and have a snug fit so not to loose them The closest to the reel, the lighter and the farthest, the heavier depending on the species of fish your are targetting The rigs are simple and effective trust me... I've caught lots of fishes on them Have fun with them and wish you a great hard water season!!! If you have any questions, send me a PM Tight lines Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Um, Jacques... The team 8 captain is still wondering where his 2 are... They look great and I'm sure there will be many a fish caught on those, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hey, those look pretty nice! I happen to know of a decent walleye lake about half-way between you and me. Now, I never tried it in the winter, and I'm not real sure how accessible it'll be with all the snow, but if you ever wanted to give it a shot, let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remastered Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Finally a decent tip-up! Do you make wind tip-ups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Those tip-ups look awesome Jacques. Good luck with them this season Chad> Now get that smoke alarm hung back on the wall. Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Nice tipups for sure! But since you forgot to include the OFC Sign in your pic, that cat wont qualifty for the OFC Tourny. Edited October 28, 2011 by LucG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Your welcome Chad I'm glad you finally receive the package and liked them Those two were a 14 hours + project and they simply are the best tipups you'll ever find anywhere on the planet and not sold in any stores One thing I notice in the pics is, you have the top up side down.... the reel must be facing down... this will prevent any snow from accumulating when there's a snow storm while out on the ice Get the reels loaded with fishing line of your choice (I have mine loaded with 30Lbs Dacron... the black stuff) and then try the different adjustments... I have countersink the holes to make it easier to insert the nail and have a snug fit so not to loose them The closest to the reel, the lighter and the farthest, the heavier depending on the species of fish your are targetting The rigs are simple and effective trust me... I've caught lots of fishes on them Have fun with them and wish you a great hard water season!!! If you have any questions, send me a PM Tight lines Jacques I should have known they were upside down. Thanks! I've loaded them both with 12lbs Trilene XL. No more braid for me this winter...too much of hassle trying let line down or bring it up in -30. Now I have my two jigging rods, two tipups and two tackle boxes ready for winter. DANA: Hey, those look pretty nice! I happen to know of a decent walleye lake about half-way between you and me. Now, I never tried it in the winter, and I'm not real sure how accessible it'll be with all the snow, but if you ever wanted to give it a shot, let me know... Haha I think i know which lake you speak of... I am also interested in finding out if it produces in winter as well. Just made sure you seperate your bought filets from your caught ones. CRAIG: Those tip-ups look awesome Jacques. Good luck with them this season Chad> Now get that smoke alarm hung back on the wall. Cheers Craig You know what? It's down for a fire alarm test.... I'm testing my GF to see how long she'll leave the fire alarm hanging like that before she A. asks me to do it B. does it herself. hahaha. I'm not the one who tried to cook pizza with the CARDBOARD still on. LUC: Nice tipups for sure! But since you forgot to include the OFC Sign in your pic, that cat wont qualifty for the OFC Tourny. hahaha Someday I'll show you how I practice my Trophy Musky hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks all for the compliments!!! Um, Jacques... The team 8 captain is still wondering where his 2 are... They look great and I'm sure there will be many a fish caught on those, cheers! DOH... I'll get right on it mon Ca-pi-ten Finally a decent tip-up! Do you make wind tip-ups? No I don't Remastered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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