Pictures Tip-ups with tackle boxes

**MA Machine** · 02-12-2009, 09:25 AM

I added small tackle boxes to my tip ups. It cost me 1.40 cents each to do this. I used the smallest box I could find but not so small that cold fingers could not get the stuff out of it. Now I won't have to worry about not having the right stuff or walk all over the lake back and forth getting stuff. It should also make tangled lines and hooks between stored/transported tip-ups a thing of the past.

Parts used: 1 tip-up. Small Plano box, 4 screws, 4 Washers, 5/16 gas line.

Drill pilot holes for the screws in the box and tip-up. Enlarge the pilot holes in the box one drill bit size bigger to avoid cracking of the plastic box. Use the washers to distribute the force of the screw head so box will not crack and screw heads will not pull through.

Mounted on the gas line sections (length is your choice). This gives clearance for the line guide to fit under the box when stored. The gas line works good since it it stiff enough it will not "squat" under pressure. It is also easy to cut with a good set of scissors. You may have to grind the points off the screws once they are installed. If you don't have a grinder then just use a little longer section of gas hose and increase the clearance between the box and the tip up.

Drill some holes in the side and clip the slots to the top of the box. Now you have line slots and can put your quick strike rig or what ever you use in the box, close the lid and it will not damage your leader. Your hooks will no longer be flinging around and getting wrapped up on everything else!!

Keep a assortment of hooks, split shot, bobbers.....at your fingertips.

Rubber band keeps the spool from turning when stored and is a safety for the tackle box.

BPbowhunter · 02-12-2009, 11:44 AM

That's an awesome idea Rob! I'm gonna have to make that a summer project.

duckhuntr · 02-12-2009, 12:15 PM

I see a patent coming. Great Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!

24 HUNTER · 02-12-2009, 01:34 PM

You have way to much extra time don't you!

jabNE · 04-30-2009, 12:41 PM

those are neat! great job.
Jim

cougarw · 05-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Now that would be handy.

**MA Machine** · 09-15-2009, 10:51 AM

Get your tip ups ready!

24 HUNTER · 09-15-2009, 01:04 PM

already been thinking about it!

02-12-2009, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
MA Machine MA Machine is Thawing his brain out 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lincoln NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,977 Thanks: 1,066 Thanked 1,226 Times in 632 Posts	Tip-ups with tackle boxes I added small tackle boxes to my tip ups. It cost me 1.40 cents each to do this. I used the smallest box I could find but not so small that cold fingers could not get the stuff out of it. Now I won't have to worry about not having the right stuff or walk all over the lake back and forth getting stuff. It should also make tangled lines and hooks between stored/transported tip-ups a thing of the past. Parts used: 1 tip-up. Small Plano box, 4 screws, 4 Washers, 5/16 gas line. Drill pilot holes for the screws in the box and tip-up. Enlarge the pilot holes in the box one drill bit size bigger to avoid cracking of the plastic box. Use the washers to distribute the force of the screw head so box will not crack and screw heads will not pull through. Mounted on the gas line sections (length is your choice). This gives clearance for the line guide to fit under the box when stored. The gas line works good since it it stiff enough it will not "squat" under pressure. It is also easy to cut with a good set of scissors. You may have to grind the points off the screws once they are installed. If you don't have a grinder then just use a little longer section of gas hose and increase the clearance between the box and the tip up. Drill some holes in the side and clip the slots to the top of the box. Now you have line slots and can put your quick strike rig or what ever you use in the box, close the lid and it will not damage your leader. Your hooks will no longer be flinging around and getting wrapped up on everything else!! Keep a assortment of hooks, split shot, bobbers.....at your fingertips. Rubber band keeps the spool from turning when stored and is a safety for the tackle box. __________________ The only 2 things keeping me from going pro are skill and luck.

02-12-2009, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
BPbowhunter BPbowhunter is at full draw 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 3,464 Thanks: 40 Thanked 324 Times in 226 Posts	That's an awesome idea Rob! I'm gonna have to make that a summer project. __________________ Is it duck season yet? Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

09-15-2009, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
MA Machine MA Machine is Thawing his brain out 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lincoln NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 2,977 Thanks: 1,066 Thanked 1,226 Times in 632 Posts	Get your tip ups ready! __________________ The only 2 things keeping me from going pro are skill and luck.

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02-12-2009, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
duckhuntr duckhuntr is catching fish for poker night Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lexington Posts: 553 Thanks: 365 Thanked 267 Times in 124 Posts	I see a patent coming. Great Idea!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-12-2009, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
24 HUNTER 24 HUNTER is Is back from a great trip to the refuge and cannott wait till next year!!! Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: omaha ne Posts: 872 Thanks: 83 Thanked 137 Times in 105 Posts	You have way to much extra time don't you!

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jabNE jabNE is climbing that corporate ladder at the hairclub for men Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hickman, NE Posts: 329 Thanks: 2 Thanked 184 Times in 72 Posts	those are neat! great job. Jim

05-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
cougarw cougarw is wondering what to do next. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the wild Posts: 2,211 Thanks: 161 Thanked 204 Times in 133 Posts	Now that would be handy.

09-15-2009, 01:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
24 HUNTER 24 HUNTER is Is back from a great trip to the refuge and cannott wait till next year!!! Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: omaha ne Posts: 872 Thanks: 83 Thanked 137 Times in 105 Posts	already been thinking about it!