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02-20-2015, 08:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Melrose MA
Posts: 587
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hand crafted tip ups
Anyone out there use the high end locally made tip ups? Jack Trap is one brand, another is Indian Hill. Do they perform any better? I appreciate the craftsmanship and heritage factor, only wondering on performance.
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02-21-2015, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
Posts: 3,614
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I picked up a set of indian hills before the winter. they r pretty sweet. performance wise - It's kinda like using a custom rod vs an cheapo Walmart rod, they both get the job done but eventually walmarts gonna fall apart. I plan on picking up another set if IHs
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my 1st wife didn't like me fishing so much
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02-21-2015, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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I like my heritage traps a lot. A local store carries them and they are obviously foolproof.
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02-22-2015, 08:28 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 4,834
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I'm a huge fan of the heritage traps too.
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02-22-2015, 08:30 AM
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#5
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,189
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I have the Indian hills and think they are awesome. Never get wind flags, they have adjustable drag, and setup/breakdown is easy.
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02-22-2015, 09:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Melrose MA
Posts: 587
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thanks
Thanks guys, I have been thinking about it for a while, but they are not cheap. I have certainly seen the difference over the years in regular tackle between high end / custom and average stuff and always wondered about these. Haven't gotten out much this year on the ice but its was just a circumstance rather that lack of love for it. With a 6 year old and a 4 year old I think there are certainly plenty of fun days on the ice in my future.
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02-24-2015, 08:22 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Maine
Posts: 173
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Heritage traps should not be expensive, they are sold unfinished in Maine for $15 to $20, I bought a set and stained them and they came out nice, they are lighter than Jack Traps but quality not as a good. Jacks are pretty nice and a lot of times in spring you can get them 50% at LL Bean. Nicest traps I have seen are Sebago Traps made local and the quality is second to none but they are expensive.
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12-18-2016, 03:46 PM
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#8
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Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 249
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I have Indian Hill Great Tilts.
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L.T.#2,Surf Guy.
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12-18-2016, 03:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 249
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Indian Hill has a great product,have a set of there tilts.wind flags,next to none.Good stuff.
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L.T.#2,Surf Guy.
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12-18-2016, 09:04 PM
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#10
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
Posts: 3,614
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I don't think theyre making any traps this year
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my 1st wife didn't like me fishing so much
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12-18-2016, 09:38 PM
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#11
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by niko
I don't think theyre making any traps this year
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I heard that too....I was looking into getting a couple of Nor'easters...
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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12-19-2016, 08:13 AM
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#12
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,748
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jack traps are nice as well...
If your handy you can build your own... parts are available from most manufacturers...
I built my own years ago using the best of each feature from each manufacturer... I found the Jack trap trigger although pricey the best on the market... they trip with ease.. and I've used them with out fault to -14...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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