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20 July 2014

Ice Fishing Houses Can Help You Enjoy A New Winter Sporting Experience

By Paulette Mason


If you enjoy freshwater fishing during the warmer months of the year, whether by boat or on the shoreline, then you already know what the thrill of the catch is like. In fact, the saddest part about fishing in this way is whether you use a rod and reel, a fly, or downriggers from a boat, you can only outrun the cold weather of winter for so long. Fortunately, if you purchase ice fishing houses, you will be able to open yourself up to one of the most extreme and exhilarating forms of the sport and be able to do it in the dead of winter.

If you have never heard of this type of accessory before, it is likely because the industry term for these structures is ice fishing trap. While the structure itself is not exactly a trap, the people who use it set the bait directly through the ice underneath. The hook and line creates the trap that will then bring the fish into the house where you can process it.

All of these structures a both temporary and portable, allowing fishermen to set up on any ice shelf for as long as they choose. While usually simple, this type of housing serves its purpose of providing greater comfort for anyone inside well. While you are dry and warm inside catching fish, the worst weather could be raging outside and you will not feel it, even if you are out on the ice for A long time period.

Ice traps range from incredibly simplistic to elaborate. If you are trying to be as economical as possible, you could purchase the simplest type of setup which initially is like a tent made with thicker canvas and poly materials. Remember that when using this type of shelter, you will be relying only on your body heat and any portable heat source you can carry to keep the chill off.

There are also portable housing for the sport that comes brimming with extra amenities. These more elaborate structures typically do not collapse, are usually on wheels, and are towed behind a vehicle. They sport exteriors of insulated plastic, wood, and even metal, keeping you far warmer even without heating accessories.

For the luxury fisherman, you can even get housing with sleep bunks as well as power and heat. For those who plan to fish for many days or weeks in one trip, such a structure will make the most sense. It will function more as a luxury cabin than simple fish processing area.

If your specialty is spear fishing, there is a special type of ice trap you can get known as a dark house. These small insulated structures impede sound and block out all external light sources. As fish get comfortable, they are lured to the surface near the bore hole, allowing you to spear it.

Regardless of what type of shelter you purchase, you can be certain that you will enjoy its benefits every winter. Finally, you will have the means to fish all year long, even in frigid temperatures. After purchasing one, great fish and greater memories await you.




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