Thursday, July 24, 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.

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 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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