Sunday, July 27, 2014

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

By Paulette Mason


If your forte is freshwater fishing from the beginning of spring until the end of fall, then it goes without saying that you know what the thrill of the catch is like. Sadly, whether your weapon of choice is the downrigger, fly, or reel and rod, the day will always come when winter forces you to stop until the next year. Fortunately, ice fishing houses make it possible for you to continue fishing right through the winter and join other extremists in this most exhilarating version of the sport.

If this is the first you are hearing of these shelters, it is probably because in the industry, they are actually known as ice fishing traps. This is because while the shelter is not a conventional trap, the ambush is set up by the fisherman inside through a hole in the ice. All fish are hooked, reeled, and processed right inside the structure.

These shelters are labeled as portable or temporary, meaning they are set up on the ice for only a certain amount of time. Remember that the structure is meant to offer greater comfort from the cold so you can focus on fishing more. A good ice house will help you stay warm and dry during bad weather for a long time.

Some traps are as basic as can be while others are most sophisticated. For those with little money, there are simple shelters made of the thickest canvas as well as poly materials that can be set up and broken down on the ice. The thing to remember is that when using such an accessory, only your body heat and external heat sources you bring with you will keep you warm.

Fortunately, you can purchase more permanent fixtures that have many more amenities. Such shelters typically cannot be collapsed and have wheels, allowing for easy towing. Insulation lines an exterior of plastic, wood, or metal which serves to warm you up even without portable heat.

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 you spear fish, you can buy a special ice traps called dark houses. While small and insulated, these tiny structures block light and sound from the outdoors, allowing you to control what you show through the ice. Over time, the curiosity of the fish lead them to the bore hole at the surface where your spear will be waiting.

The bottom line is that regardless of what kind of housing you decide to go with, the benefits will be long lasting in what would normally be the worst season for fishing. Such a purchase will finally give you the chance to be able to enjoy your favorite sport every single day of the year, even if it is below zero degrees and snowing outside. After bringing your trap home, many days of colder weather fishing and lots of great memories will be waiting for you.




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