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Portable Ice Fishing Shelters
from: Maxx Sports GuidesOne of the main advantage of so many different models and styles of ice fishing shelters is their ease of collapsing, setting up and moving. When deciding on the type and options it's important to keep in mind the type of fish you'll be trying to land, how long you plan to fish, and the conditions you can reasonably expect to encounter on the ice.
Many winter fishermen decide on ice fishing shelters based on one or two factors, but this often leads to a poor match between what you really need and what you end up with. Some questions you should ask when purchasing a portable ice fishing shelter includes:
1) How Much is Your Budget?
Portable ice fishing shelters range in price from under a hundred dollar to several hundred. Typically the main factor is the type of material the shelter is made of and the additional features included.
2) How Long Do You Usually Fish at One Time?
If you only plan to fish for an hour or two at a time, long-term heat retention and all the additional comforts are less of a concern. Since most portable ice fishing shelters are designed to act as a wind break and heat trapping system, the less time you're out on the ice the less critical this feature will be. Many simple three sided or drop front shelters are great for those who just need a couple of hours protection and these will be less costly than more complete shelters.
3) How Many People Need to Use the Shelter?
Ice fishing shelters are often made to comfortably seat one, two or four people, but larger ice fishing shelters are available. The larger the shelter the higher the cost, plus the heavier they'll be to pack and move from place to place. Larger shelters are harder to heat and to keep warm for extended periods of time. Cramped ice fishing shelters can be both uncomfortable and make landing and keeping fish difficult.
4) What Type of Fish are You After?
Some species of fish, such as pike, will move around the lake very rapidly as they follow the bait fish. Highly mobile and portable shelters, such as flip-over tents or three sided shelters, are very easy to take down and put up, even in very windy conditions.
Also, make sure the ice fishing shelter you choose is durable enough to match the conditions where you fish. On lakes and areas where winter wind is a major concern, canvas and very lightweight materials won't strong enough to withstand these cold winds, so choosing a heavier weight canvas and sturdier frame is going to be a more practical choice.
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