There aren’t many experiences in life better than pulling slabs through the ice with dad. Those are some of the best days of the year. We’ve only had safe ice for about a week here in western PA so far so it’s been a tough waiting period wondering if and when the hardwater season will continue. We’re all about that deep basin structure as well. It’s so nice being able to consistently hammer the crappie in peace, away from the shallow bays where the crowds of fishermen gather. Plus, you don’t have to deal with the constant hookups with dink sunfish. The only downside to deep water crappie is that you have to keep those giant breeders and small ones that you wish you could release. Gotta keep em all no matter the size. But it’s still by far the best approach on the ice
Built my son tip downs... Awesome for crappie and perch. Ok as a dead stick for gills but you have to re tie everything. Super easy for little kids. If the handle is up the fish is on.
Took a few pics of your PVC tip down. Would be a good addition if you featured a short segment how yours are put together. I took a few pics off the HDTV.. and was curious about the use of the red ball tie downs, and see the second smaller pvc holds the pin driven thru the schooler rods..
Nice outing. First tip down was tipping slightly due to the big Rosie you had on. There is no doubt that there could have been fish staring at it making it swim harder.
I love chasing tip downs! It's such an easy technique to do too. I made a couple of homemade ones a few years back. One just out of PVC pipe and a couple of pvc tees. I recently tweaked it a bit to make it even better. Ever use a Dangler? That's my favorite rod/reel tip down, hands down!
I think when we made our tipdowns, it was the cheapest, simplest thing I have done in fishing since learning how to fish with a cane pole in the creek behind the house as a kid.
Thanks for sharing this fun video! I was out of town for about a week and just watched. I'm glad you caught some nice eaters. Let me know if you are out this way again, although my teaching gig is about to make me busy again. :)
There aren’t many experiences in life better than pulling slabs through the ice with dad. Those are some of the best days of the year. We’ve only had safe ice for about a week here in western PA so far so it’s been a tough waiting period wondering if and when the hardwater season will continue. We’re all about that deep basin structure as well. It’s so nice being able to consistently hammer the crappie in peace, away from the shallow bays where the crowds of fishermen gather. Plus, you don’t have to deal with the constant hookups with dink sunfish. The only downside to deep water crappie is that you have to keep those giant breeders and small ones that you wish you could release. Gotta keep em all no matter the size. But it’s still by far the best approach on the ice
You couldn’t have said it any better! Thanks
Looks like a fun day. Making memories with your dad
Those hectic non-stop bites can be alot of fun!
It was crazy!
Nice video. Perfect eaters, enjoy the fish fry. Cheers.
I love crappies, and I love your videos ❤
Thanks Michelle!!
Great video Kyle! Can't beat crappie tip downs!
You bet I figured you'd like this video as this is your life lol
I got a spot in iowa its like that all day for walleye, pike,bass and musky 😉
#1 rule fishin crappie; f'n relax.
Where was this lake at?
Lake X
@@Wisconsin_Fisherman Thanks Kyle!
Awesome hanging out with your dad. I fished a lot with my dad miss him every day.
You ever think of Guiding? I would be interested in joining you for this.
Dang what lake u on I wish I could find a lake like that one where I live
how do the construction flags hold up in a heavier wind? any troubles with them. lowing over?
Nope they have a heavy base and you can stack slush around them
"Butt hurt" , I'm probably out of the loop for phrases...but that's a new one for me...thanks now I can use it!
Looking for an area up north that doesn’t have a ton of snow on the lakes. Where would be the best area?
Near superior or anything south of Barron
Built my son tip downs... Awesome for crappie and perch. Ok as a dead stick for gills but you have to re tie everything. Super easy for little kids. If the handle is up the fish is on.
I am playing LoZ Windwaker, the music to you guys just fishing, its hilarious
Reminds me of days gone by. When I lived in king Wisconsin. Many years fishing on rainbow lake. Was great times. 👍👍...
Whats the line limit in Wisconsin? Its only 2 here in Minnesota.
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Great video Kyle time well spent with your dad!!
Thanks!
Took a few pics of your PVC tip down. Would be a good addition if you featured a short segment how yours are put together. I took a few pics off the HDTV.. and was curious about the use of the red ball tie downs, and see the second smaller pvc holds the pin driven thru the schooler rods..
Right on Larry the red tie downs are for when the rod is in storage it holds the rod in
Hay Kevin!
Totally awesome! I wish I was your fishing buddy!!
I have a few extra deliniators left. I like the tip down
Great day with the old man Kyle. enjoy them I can no longer do this.
Nice setup. Thanks for the vid !!!!!
What a cool way to fish! Thanks for the great video!
Nice outing. First tip down was tipping slightly due to the big Rosie you had on. There is no doubt that there could have been fish staring at it making it swim harder.
Right!!
I love chasing tip downs! It's such an easy technique to do too. I made a couple of homemade ones a few years back. One just out of PVC pipe and a couple of pvc tees. I recently tweaked it a bit to make it even better. Ever use a Dangler? That's my favorite rod/reel tip down, hands down!
Right on, I've heard of them but never used them.
I'm glad you measured them.
Sawyer I see you watching this
Just hammering them! Fish fry to ensue! What a day
You got that right man!!
Tip downs are so much fun!
What are the patches on the jacket your dad has? Looks like a 35 year veterans uniform I used to serve with lol
They are Mepps Fishing Patches
Who makes that interesting Tip -Down Please ?
Thank You 😊
They are homemade you can see about a minute in we talk about them
I think when we made our tipdowns, it was the cheapest, simplest thing I have done in fishing since learning how to fish with a cane pole in the creek behind the house as a kid.
You bet simple and esay!
10-11" is the perfect keeping size... another great one bro.... keeping it fresh!
You already know! Thanks!
Nice day with dad, 👍💯
If you had to pick just one, ice fishing or open water fishing?
Ahhhhh Thats a hard one.. ICE
how much ice ?
Nice !
The background looks so familiar what lake is it
Lake X
ive always wanted oro see a crappie video on tipdowns and i found one...
Thanks for watching!
nice vid
What a Kool set up for tip downs. Great video
Thanks for watching Rich!
Awesome Video! Are those custom tipdown rods?
You be we talk about them about 1 min in
You guys are so lucky to have ice . We still have open water I miss ice fishing.
Wisconsin is like on the borderline of having no ice down south.
Minnesota is lucky enough to be better.
@@gerthao4850 Try southern Iowa dude
@Finn Con Some lakes are probably still open water?
@@gerthao4850 almost everything is iced but its all a honeycomb/slush mixture
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Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing this fun video! I was out of town for about a week and just watched. I'm glad you caught some nice eaters. Let me know if you are out this way again, although my teaching gig is about to make me busy again. :)