Ice Shanty Recommendations

[Perchdog]

I bought a Shappell FX50 shelter this year,it keeps the wind off me and its light.
I really like it and they cost around $125.00

[ROY89]

Thought I needed a shelter, so about 6 years ago I broke down and purchased a clam. They have their place but for me it seems that I want to use it when its very windy only. Does anyone enjoy trying to put up their portable hut in the wind? I watched one roll across a lake in N.Y. once with the owner in hot pursuit. I couldn't help but think, man that could be me. ( it hasn't left the basement in two years )

I watched a hut actually move the 4-wheeler it was attached to during a windy afternoon on Bay of Quinte a few years ago.  The owners eyes got really big in a hurry!!!

[digger953]

make a anchor out of short piece of pve pi[pe tied to a string drill hole  drop anchor put up shanty
have use3d one many times it was windy works good for me

[icehippy]

i have a two man pop up from polar tech. probably only weighs about 15 lbs. easy set up,can stand inside of it but its a little to high for windy days. still okay if you are sitting in it. tied sticks to the ends to put down holes [pvc pipe sounds like a good idea]thanks digger. ice stakes are hard to use unless you take a cordless drill with you. got a tip years ago for a cheap heater. metal coffee can, roll of toilet paper without cardboard roll and rubbing alcohol. pour a little bit in and light. not sure how good fumes are but i usually have door open part way. mostly take it out when i have kids or newbies. got at bargain cave at cabelas for 60 bucks. hunting blind will work too. good luck and enjoy. later!

[fishinnut]

make a anchor out of short piece of pve pi[pe tied to a string drill hole  drop anchor put up shanty
have use3d one many times it was windy works good for me

Drill a hole thru the PVC one third from the end. It will be easier to retreive from the hole.

[icebum]

There are so many shelters available. Take in all the factors such as size, ease of use, weight, ease of dragging around, and price. There are a lot of good products out there. They are a great investment if you fish enough.