Monday, July 28, 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.

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.

The larger and more deluxe versions of these shelters do have heat, power, and bunks. If you want to ice fish for days at a time without leaving the source, this is the ideal way to do so. In essence you will have a portable cabin.

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.

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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