Any angler who has ever set foot upon the frozen tundra of the Great Lakes, or any massive expanse of hardwater, knows it takes heavy-duty gear to endure tough transport to the holy fishing grounds. Often, miles of being towed over the hard-as-rock surface behind an ATV or snowmobile will render inferior equipment useless before the first hole’s even drilled.

Enter the new Great Lakes Premium Wood Tip-Up – one tough Frabill tool.

The Great Lakes Premium Wood Tip-Up’s plank is carved from high-grade hardwood, so it won’t split like firewood. The spool is premium machined aluminum, thus won’t nick up and terminally damage fishing line. Its sturdy shaft is pre-lubed with Frabill Sub-Zero® lubricant and won’t seize up in Arctic-like conditions. This, and it’s innovative ‘shaft-within-the-shaft’ design allows the unit to be easily re-lubed in the future, keeping the ultra-glide shaft spinning smoothly for a lifetime.

“The Great Lakes Premium Wood Tip-Up is made to withstand the abuse of everyday use on big water, whether you’re a professional angler or a weekend warrior,” said Pat Kalmerton, barbaric Great Lakes Guide and Frabill Pro Staff. “Yet they’re ultra smooth performance won’t spook fish during the initial strike and run. Whether it’s a solid stroke from a giant pike or trout, or the light bite of a walleye or jumbo perch, this tip-up is up to the challenge.”

The Great Lakes Premium is a first-class tip-up with intuitive design details that matter, such as an engraved ruler for quick length calculations; dual trigger settings for both solid and soft biters; removable shaft for easy maintenance; and a highly visible flag with reflective material that’s perfect for both day and night conditions.