Homemade Fishing Tip-Ups

Instructions

1

Attach the strip of cloth or tape to one end of the lighter rod. This can be tied on by a knot.

2

Place the two rods together to form a cross. Make sure that the end with the cloth or tape is longer than the opposing end. The other end should only extend a couple of inches past the heavier rod.

3

Bind the two rods together with the twine, fishing line or string. This is done at the cross by going back and forth and creating a knot. The bind is tighter with square lashing, but you can use a regular knot if you choose.

4

Tie your actual fishing line to the shorter end of the lighter rod.

5

Place the homemade tip-up onto the ice with the heavier rod holding onto the hole. The lighter rod should lay freely. When a fish bites, the line will be pulled into the water and the flag will swing into the air.