Author Topic: Would you leave a portable shelter on the ice? (Read 2892 times)

hitchcos · « **on:** Jan 14, 2009, 08:40 AM »

I recently purchased one of the larger clam portable shelters (the 5600). I would love to anchor it and leave it on the ice for a few days at a time but I am not sure what would become of it. The state regs allow for it (as long as its labeled properly). But the area I would leave it in has consistent traffic and I certainly wouldn't be out there every minute of each day. So what's everyone think? is it a non-issue? or would do you think the new clam would be vandalized or even stolen?

pyle · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:09 AM »

I would bet you the price of that Clam it would be gone by the next day. You cant trust anyone anymore. I for one would not leave it.

bassinbrian_on_ice · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:21 AM »

HELL NO !!!!

gubcs5 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:23 AM »

Sad but true.....I wouldn't leave mine.

bigredonice · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:33 AM »

no way, not in NY

hardwater347 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:34 AM »

theres a reason why its portable to take it with you and bring it home each night

Pajns · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:39 AM »

I remember staying in a hotel in Las Vegas and a sign in the room said....Please put valuables away and don't tempt our employees. Sad to say..but the world we live in today..I couldn't afford to take a chance of it being stolen and me having to replace it. If it was me....I wouldn't leave it.

Pork Rind · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:40 AM »

NO WAY !!!!!

trapper2000 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:46 AM »

don't leave it! people will take it for sure! don't leave anything you want on the ice or on your truck! most people are very honest but there are a few that will steal anything from anyone anytime!!!! you worked to hard to loss your stuff to a scum bagl
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redshanty · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:46 AM »

Don't listen to all these other guys....you can leave it out. Where do you fish anyway?

Nah, no way. I do know some guys put them out overnight at the Great Northern Challenge but it's still risky. We've had people break into our wooden shacks to steal the heaters....they left the other gear untouched.

tucker · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 09:47 AM »

if you have the money to buy a new one the next day go ahead

Medic118 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 10:28 AM »

Don't leave it out!!!

Jack Magnum · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 10:29 AM »

Quote from: hitchcos on Jan 14, 2009, 08:40 AM

I recently purchased one of the larger clam portable shelters (the 5600). I would love to anchor it and leave it on the ice for a few days at a time but I am not sure what would become of it. The state regs allow for it (as long as its labeled properly). But the area I would leave it in has consistent traffic and I certainly wouldn't be out there every minute of each day. So what's everyone think? is it a non-issue? or would do you think the new clam would be vandalized or even stolen?

NOW that is a STUPID question

Madpuppy · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 10:31 AM »

Don't do it man, outta site-outta mind!

tightlineusny · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 10:54 AM »

Wouldn't do it. Even if it was stolen I would not trust those anchors if the wind picked up, with nobody in that shelter it could get blown off the lake.

Wellsy · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 11:06 AM »

Yes...please leave it in 70'-100' of water on lake George this weekend. Preferably somewhere outside of Northwest bay and I promise to pick up my mess and turn the lights off when I leave.

If you leave it anywhere else I would tie up an angry Rottweiler that hasn't eaten in three days inside the shanty

edmonds · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 12:08 PM »

Check the post on the general page about the guy that got his ice castle stolen. If someone would steal a shanty that big, I wouldn't put it past them to pocket a portable. It is not a perfect, honest world. No way would I leave it.

S and K fishing · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 01:06 PM »

I had a friend who thought it would be a good idea to leave his 6800 out. Someone got a great deal on that cook stove propane tank, and chairs included.

greg42 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 01:57 PM »

I think if you left all of your gear - power auger, Mr. Buddy heater w/ propane of course, poles, lures, underwater camera and vexilar- I think people would give it more respect and leave it alone. Kinda like marking yer territory type of stuff.

"They" stole a case of empties (beer) from the back of my truck once....I felt soooo violated....

They are called portable shanties not disposable shanties......

InKogNeetOh · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 02:17 PM »

were are you gunna put it

?

KgBnY315 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 02:59 PM »

Quote from: hitchcos on Jan 14, 2009, 08:40 AM

I recently purchased one of the larger clam portable shelters (the 5600). I would love to anchor it and leave it on the ice for a few days at a time but I am not sure what would become of it. The state regs allow for it (as long as its labeled properly). But the area I would leave it in has consistent traffic and I certainly wouldn't be out there every minute of each day. So what's everyone think? is it a non-issue? or would do you think the new clam would be vandalized or even stolen?

it may be safe as long as you leave your wallet and checkbook in it

hehehe

woodfolks · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 03:11 PM »

no way.

i would leave mine out

I might leave it for an hour or so but no more

hitchcos · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 04:32 PM »

i figured this would be the consensus but isn't there at least someone out there that still believes in people?
Just one?

I guess the better question is, would you leave a permanent shanty (with locks) out on the ice on busy NY Lakes?

dav · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 04:56 PM »

Is this a trick question

Oh boy

dav

dav · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 04:59 PM »

Quote from: hitchcos on Jan 14, 2009, 04:32 PM

i figured this would be the consensus but isn't there at least someone out there that still believes in people?
Just one?

I guess the better question is, would you leave a permanent shanty (with locks) out on the ice on busy NY Lakes?

Yet he hits us with another trick question

dav

BABOB · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 14, 2009, 05:38 PM »

Quote from: hitchcos on Jan 14, 2009, 04:32 PM

i figured this would be the consensus but isn't there at least someone out there that still believes in people?
Just one?

I guess the better question is, would you leave a permanent shanty (with locks) out on the ice on busy NY Lakes?

If you lock your permanent shanty, next time out you'll have to replace the door, so we leave ours un locked - just dont leave anything valuable and the neighbors keep an eye on it also.

northernnyice · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 16, 2009, 11:01 PM »

Weve been leaving shacks on the St. Lawrence for years and not one has been broken into or stolen. Not to say it cant happen. And yes a padlock helps but if someone wants something bad enough..they'll probably get it

I did watch a shack go for a ride over the edge and down to the bottom of the mighty st. lawrence once, haha, the look on my fathers face

powdiddy · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 17, 2009, 01:17 AM »

i wont even keep mine outside of my garage.

Cheeks13 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 17, 2009, 06:30 AM »

If you haven't figured it out yet.... don't do it. Cheeks out!!! 8)

BobOlink · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 17, 2009, 07:46 AM »

99 honest people 1 thief. That 1 will ruin your day. NO WAY!!!

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