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Beaver Dam · Tip-Ups
Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up
Beaver Dam build quality in a hole-covering format. The main tradeoff is flags sit lower than rail-style tip-ups and can hide behind drifted snow.
Good fitShallow-water pike and walleye sets where light penetration and freeze-up are the enemies.
Think twiceFlags sit lower than rail-style tip-ups and can hide behind drifted snow
Under $50 · check the retailer for current price and availability
2 supporting sources · record reviewed July 26, 2026Decision notes
What it does well and what to watch for.
Start with how you plan to use it, then weigh these strengths and tradeoffs against your own setup.
Why it works
- Beaver Dam build quality in a hole-covering format
- Blocks light from the hole, which helps in shallow, clear water
- Slows hole freeze-up compared with open rail designs
Watch for
- Flags sit lower than rail-style tip-ups and can hide behind drifted snow
Key details
Specifications at a glance.
- Price band
- Under $50
- Style
- Jolly Rogers insulated round tip-up, 10 inch platform
- SKU
- BD10 JR
- Insulation
- One inch foam platform
- Spool
- Beaver Dam main assembly and smooth-spool mechanism
- Function
- Covers the hole to slow freeze-up and block light
Sources and checks
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Before you order
A few final checks.
Make sure the model fits your setup. Then use the retailer listing to confirm what is included, who is selling it, and how returns work.
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Under $50Check price at AmazonOpens Amazon in a new tab. Price and availability can change.When does the Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up make sense?
Best fit for the Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up: Shallow-water pike and walleye sets where light penetration and freeze-up are the enemies. Before ordering, compare its dimensions, fit, and key specifications with the equipment and conditions you actually use.
How balanced is the Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up?
Put the Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up on the list for this reason: Beaver Dam build quality in a hole-covering format. Rule it out if this matters more: Flags sit lower than rail-style tip-ups and can hide behind drifted snow. The alternatives above show the nearest budget tradeoffs.
How important is style on the Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up?
Fit for the Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up starts with style (Jolly Rogers insulated round tip-up, 10 inch platform), sku (BD10 JR), and insulation (One inch foam platform). If any detail differs from your needs, choose a different configuration or compare another model before ordering.
Why does Sportsman Authority send me to a retailer for the Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up?
Sportsman Authority does not set the live Beaver Dam Round Jolly Roger Tip-Up price. Use the retailer button to confirm the current seller, availability, shipping cost, and return policy before ordering.