Author Topic: Whats everyone using to sit on in their shantys?? (Read 9279 times)

pete/ny · « **on:** Mar 04, 2006, 08:15 AM »

Just started doing this ice fishing thing and would appreciate some help on finding a portable and comfortable chair or seat to use while in the shelter.I have seen the seats that go into the buckets but would prefer a seat with a back. Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

mistertwister · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 04, 2006, 08:45 AM »

my portable has a carpeted bench that works fine for me. You should try the keeper deluxe chair from cabelas. I think they are around $60. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166&id=0029917112189a&navCount=1&podId=0029917&parentId=cat601250&navAction=push&catalogCode=QS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601250&hasJS=true

AugustWest · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 04, 2006, 10:19 AM »

Quote from: pete/ny on Mar 04, 2006, 08:15 AM

Just started doing this ice fishing thing and would appreciate some help on finding a portable and comfortable chair or seat to use while in the shelter.I have seen the seats that go into the buckets but would prefer a seat with a back. Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

Are you bored

PondPro · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 04, 2006, 10:44 AM »

it was 20 dollars at gander mtn

raddeester · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 04, 2006, 12:18 PM »

Quote from: PondPro on Mar 04, 2006, 10:44 AM

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it was 20 dollars at gander mtn

i got same style at DICKS galleria nice folding chair with back, mine is camo and has a lil zippered pouch below seat too for your stash

$11.99

JeffreyKrow · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 04, 2006, 12:42 PM »

Hi,
I have the cushioned seat that fits on top of the 5-gal bucket. It is nice because you need to take the bucket with you anyway, saves a little weight and space by combining (multitasking) your regular shanty equipment.
JK

lcrep2000 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 04, 2006, 08:03 PM »

i am soo busy catching fish on tipups, i dont have time to sit.

coldbum · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 04, 2006, 08:30 PM »

Up untill yesterday I sat on a 5 gallon pail

Now I have the bench seat in the Shappell.
Felt Like I was ice fishing inthe living room today

pete/ny · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 04, 2006, 08:38 PM »

;DThanks guys for all your replies.No Im not bored just need a place to sit now and then after catching sooooooooo many perch at Chatauqua last Sunday.I am going to check out those seats from Gander as they look pretty comfy.Seeing we only have a 2 man shanty, space IS at a premium.Thanks again. Good fishing!!

slabby · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 05, 2006, 09:15 AM »

Hey Mac,just wondering did you replace the original seats and if so any tips on doing it,my big butt and jerking livers out sometimes puts a strain on my buddys voyager. TIA.

iceenut · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 05, 2006, 01:33 PM »

I like to keep it light and simple...5 gallon bucket or nice little tripod folding seats.

BUCKSKI · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 06, 2006, 03:33 PM »

They have wooden seats and highbacks floating around, maybe GANDER? they work nicely and should be on sale.
PS the seats in the new frabill ranger ARE SWEET, cup holders, rod holder and tackle storage

ice junkies · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 07, 2006, 09:00 PM »

when you buy the Frabill Ranger Tiplex you get 3 yes count em 3 nice plush stadium swivel seats with beer and pole holders built in

crowkiller · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 10, 2006, 12:06 PM »

to warm for hut

piscesman · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 10, 2006, 08:07 PM »

I used to have a picture of a homemade wooden seat that fit into a 5 gallon bucket. The bottom was cut to fit snuggly into the bucket. It had a back and was hinged. Made out of 2x4's. Wouldn't be hard to make but would add some weight to your total. If you have a 4x4 or SM then not to worry. Good luck to your search.
Kim

Luffy · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 21, 2007, 08:29 PM »

used to use a pail... but then my back started hurting... moved to a folding camp chair, but that took up too much room in the sled... finally settled on a small hunting chair.. has a back rest and folds up nice in the sled...

madpistoleer · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 21, 2007, 08:37 PM »

Bucket.

pageman1j · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 21, 2007, 08:44 PM »

right now i use a little folding camp seat but i was at the local gander mountain the other day and saw that HT has a little foam bucket seat that fits over the hole in a 5 gallon bucket and it has a small cut out so that you can put your fish in the bucket while you are still sitting on it. that looks like the way to go

benjui567 · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 22, 2007, 12:25 PM »

If you have the room the folding camp chairs with the cup holders work wonders, No aching back afterwards and nice and comfortable while fishing. If you dont have the room then the little folding hunting seats with the backs are all right.

Fishkeeper · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 05, 2007, 01:08 PM »

I am using an old kitchen chair with well-padded back and seat(very comfortable)....on rollers , no less .For company I have a couple of folding camp chairs .

pikeking · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 10, 2007, 02:38 PM »

Folding seats from a mini van I bought the seats at the junk yard for 10 bucks, just put them on milk crates. That is when we aren't running for flags.

Luffy · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 23, 2007, 05:08 PM »

Never thought of the 18packs... great idea!!

Wissota Bear · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 11, 2007, 08:36 PM »

J_Jaacks · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 08:24 PM »

Wissota Bear...Is that a mod that you made for under the seat(looks like a drawer)?

dabber-doo · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 08:54 PM »

Quote from: jkjaacks on Sep 16, 2007, 08:24 PM

Wissota Bear...Is that a mod that you made for under the seat(looks like a drawer)?

Was wondering the same thing !!!!!!!!!!!!

Wissota Bear · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 10:07 PM »

No drawers guys. Those are inserts Otter used to make for mounting swivel seats to. I cut some holes in the back of them for mounting my 20lb tank and a deep bucket for holding my minnow bucket and Vexilar. Still trying to figure out where to mount an extra Vexilar battery for LED lights. I want it high in the sled, encase the lake ice sinks from snow weight.

Big Burk · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 16, 2007, 11:47 PM »

pail if im just outside. the shack im building right now is getting a couple car seats, either a single bench seat or two bucket seats, gotta decide what im gonna put in it. in my current shack its just a wooden bench but i didnt like how uncomfy it got after a few hours so in my new one im making sure i can stay in it all day.

Wally Gator · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 11:09 AM »

Folding lawn chairs

Whatpole · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 17, 2007, 08:56 PM »

Folding padded card table chairs.

pshootr · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 31, 2007, 09:00 AM »

hey, we will go to reymour and flanigan and get a deal on two lazy boys,lol,paully pshootr

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