Collapsible/pop-up, portable shelters are an important tactic when ice fishing. They allow mobility, so you can move where the fish are, and provide protection from arctic temperatures and harsh winter conditions. With so many available options, there's no reason you should sit exposed when you could be protected in a portable ice tent.
Collapsible / Pop-Up Shelters
Collapsible / pop-up shelters set up quickly and provide full protection from the elements for up to six fishermen. They resemble a camping tent, but are customized for ice fishing. The poles serve as the shelter's frame, and the floor is a flexible fabric with pre-cut holes or an opening for easy fishing. High-end models feature windows.
Things to Consider
Invest in a quality Eskimo shelter. Inferior shelters won't hold up in cold conditions. Paying a few more dollars will also likely offer features to make you're fishing more comfortable.
Collapsible shelters come with zipper doors. This is handy when you've buried the tent skirt in snow, a tactic used to block out wind and hold in heat. Zip them open slightly and you have another venting option.
Make sure the shelter you buy has windows on every side. You'll appreciate the light they let into the hut. They also let you monitor things outside, like your tip-ups. Make sure they have a roll-up covers, though, so you can block out light when you want to sight fish.
When choosing a shelter, consider how you will to use it. Collapsible / pop-up shelters are extremely handy when heading to back country lakes on foot or going on a fly-in trip. Regardless of which model you choose, you'll be more comfortable in a shelter than sitting unprotected and exposed to winter winds and cold temperatures.
Collapsible / Pop-Up Shelters
Collapsible / pop-up shelters set up quickly and provide full protection from the elements for up to six fishermen. They resemble a camping tent, but are customized for ice fishing. The poles serve as the shelter's frame, and the floor is a flexible fabric with pre-cut holes or an opening for easy fishing. High-end models feature windows.
Things to Consider
Invest in a quality Eskimo shelter. Inferior shelters won't hold up in cold conditions. Paying a few more dollars will also likely offer features to make you're fishing more comfortable.
Collapsible shelters come with zipper doors. This is handy when you've buried the tent skirt in snow, a tactic used to block out wind and hold in heat. Zip them open slightly and you have another venting option.
Make sure the shelter you buy has windows on every side. You'll appreciate the light they let into the hut. They also let you monitor things outside, like your tip-ups. Make sure they have a roll-up covers, though, so you can block out light when you want to sight fish.
When choosing a shelter, consider how you will to use it. Collapsible / pop-up shelters are extremely handy when heading to back country lakes on foot or going on a fly-in trip. Regardless of which model you choose, you'll be more comfortable in a shelter than sitting unprotected and exposed to winter winds and cold temperatures.
