I Put These Automatic Hook-Setters to the Ultimate Multi-Species Test! (Tiny To Big Fish!)
In this video, I put automatic hook-setting tip-ups to the ultimate test—catching 5 different fish species using one Predator Tip-Up, all in automatic hook-set mode.
From tiny panfish to larger pike and bass, I show exactly how I adjusted settings, rods, reels, line choice, and minnow hookups to make an automatic tip-up work across multiple species.
Automatic hook-setting devices are one of the most debated tools in ice fishing. Some anglers swear by them, others say they miss fish. In this video, I break down what actually worked, what didn’t, and how to properly tune an automatic tip-up so it sets the hook without tearing fish off—even on smaller species.
If you’ve ever wondered:• Can automatic tip-ups catch panfish?• Do they work for bass and pike?• What rod, reel, and line should you use?• How do you hook a minnow for an automatic hookset?
This video answers all of it—step by step.
Whether you’re new to automatic hook-setting tip-ups or trying to dial in your setup, this is a real-world, multi-species breakdown you can actually apply on the ice.
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