What better way to stay warm when ice fishing than by the use of an ice fishing shanty. These shanties can provide some protection from the cold weather as well as offer some privacy. These are great for the avid fisherman that will not let anything get in the way of his fishing trip. Many people ask the question of what is an ice fishing shanty? There are many styles out there. Some may resemble RV's, while others are nothing more than a tent. Here is a look at a few different designs that may give you some ideas about which one could be best for you.
The first ice fishing shanty design that we will talk about is a flip-over tent design. This particular design comes with tackle and beverage storage compartments attached. The way it is designed allows for easy over the shoulder portability. It features a heavy duty zipper and absorbs the heat for warmth. The overall design is quiet small fitting only a single person and can easily fit into the trunk of your car. The heavy-duty poly is the second design concept.
This design is much larger and heavier than the flip-over design, weighing in at 400 pounds. With dimensions of 6.6'x7'x6.6' and a roof that overhangs to 8.6' means there is some room in this design. It is equipped with a 2 foot storage shelf and has a molded sled bottom. It also sports four precut fishing holes inside the one piece polyethylene.
The third design choice that we will talk about is the build it yourself ice fishing shanty. The cost of this shanty is over the $100 dollar mark. With this type of design you get all the materials needed to build it yourself, including the instructions and photographic diagrams to provide visual aid. Three hours or less is all the time that is needed to construct this do it yourself model and there are no special tools that you need to purchase. This design fits up to 3 people.
When it comes to staying warm when ice fishing, there is no better way than to utilize the use of an ice fishing shanty. These are just a few of the designs that are available. It is much advised to research other resources and find a design that will suit your needs and accommodate the number of people that you desire for your ice fishing adventures. Do not let the cold stop you from doing something that you love. Go ahead and give this a try. For more information on ice fishing check out: www.icefishingcentral.com
Published by Darlene loeffel on January 2, 2008 09:24 AM
