Ice Fishing Tip Ups
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Ice fishing tip ups, also known as traps, are made of wood or plastic and placed over the ice hole. The vertical stick or rod, which has a bait and reel attached, is put down the hole.

The standard tip up is generally made of two wooden sticks that form an X. It has a trigger device at the end of the vertical rod that is connected to the spool. A flag is attached on top of the vertical rod to signal a catch. Flags usually have a visible red color. The flag is locked into a spring. When fish pull on the fishing line the spring will release the flag.

The Cyclone Deluxe model costs about $10. It is a frame type unit that is durable and lightweight.

Cabela's Beaver Dam model is a very study system. The tube is made of seamless steel with freeze proof lubricant. A strong flag rod spring is on top of a 3" board. Price is about $35.