How to Set Up a Tip-Up
Hello, my name is Hunter Cole, I am an avid outdoorsman and have been ice fishing since I was two years old. Today I am here to teach you how to catch more fish. Today you will learn how to use and set up a tip-up, tie a fishing know, and how to hook a minnow. With these skills you will be able to go fishing with the confidence of knowing that your gear is set up properly.
Supplies
Tip-Up with line, leader line, pliers, split-shots, and a hook.
Tie Two Lines Together
For this step two lines, the main line and a leader line, will be tied together using improvised clinch knots.
Cut Tag Lines
In this step tag lines will be removed from the leader and main line.
Tie Hook to Leader Line
In this step the hook is tied to the leader line and the tag line is removed.
Apply Splitshots to Line
In this step two splitshots are placed onto the tip-up line. One splitshot will go roughly 2-3 inches above the hook on the leader line, the other splitshot will go onto the main line.
Hooking Baitfish
This is a demonstration on how to hook baitfish. There are two methods shown, hooking through the lip of the baitfish and hooking behind the dorsal fin of the baitfish.
Demonstration of How Tip-up Works
Conclusion
