Heaters

[IceMan74]

What would you guys recommend to heat a portable, Fish Trap X2???  I bought one last year and used it just a couple times and I sucked it up and did not use a heater, I am looking at getting out on the ice a lot more this winter and want to stay nice and toasty.  Thanks in advance!!!

[xcr440]

I use a big buddy or a 1 burner tank top heater. Depends how many are in the flip over.

[Wiener]

Get the Big Buddy heater. 

It has enough power to keep you out when things get very cold. (up to 18,000 BTU)
And with two propane bottles, it will last most of the day unless you have it on max continuously.

You can also get a hose and larger tank for the heater so that you don't have to change bottles as often.
If you get the green hose, you don't need the filter.  If you buy the regular black hose, you will need the filter assembly as well.

Hope this helps,

Wiener

[icejunky]

I have the standard Buddy heater and love it, it thows off more then enuff heat. It all depends if you are looking for HEAT or to just take the chill off and warm the place up a bit. For me the buddy does it

[Tainterslayer]

I have the smaller buddy heater. I think the max setting is 9000 btu. I got rid of my two man flip over but i never even turned the heater on high.

[Gordo]

I've got the regular buddy and the big buddy. The regular size buddy (4,000 or 9,000 BTUs) is warm enough for all but the really cold days.

[IceMan74]

Thanks guys I am heading to cableas for Black Friday after I drop my girlfriend and mom off at the mall.  They have both on sale and might get the bigger one, just incase the i decide to let the girl tag along!!!

[Sinnian]

Thanks guys I am heading to cableas for Black Friday after I drop my girlfriend and mom off at the mall.  They have both on sale and might get the bigger one, just incase the i decide to let the girl tag along!!!

I'd buy the reconditioned ones from Cabelas.  They are only $79.99 and you can have it shipped to the store for pick-up.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Heaters-Accessories%7C/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/104382180/Mr-Heater-Reconditioned-Portable-Big-Buddy-Heater/1089658.uts?destination=/catalog/browse/fishing-ice-fishing-heaters-accessories/_/N-1100507/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_104382180

For future reference.... keep an eye out at Lowes, early March, when they are getting rid of their heaters.  GREAT savings then.

[fin-n-feather]

You can't go wrong with the Big Buddy.  Have both Buddy heaters and like them both.  They both serve there purpose.  Use the Big Buddy in my permanent shack and the Buddy when using my scout because its alot lighter than the Big Buddy.  Fin

[surflizard]

Ditto on the big buddy, it really nice to crank it up, turn on the fan and get the feeling back into the fingers after fighting a fish and rebaiting !! 

[graybeard1]

 I've got both, but I don't think I used the big buddy at all last year.  I just like to be comfortable, not overly warm, and the regular buddy normally does a fine job in my Trekker2. It's quite a little lighter and smaller than the big buddy, which is one reason I like it, since I always drag by hand. You might want to check out a Menards or Lowes type of store, they usually have them a lot cheaper than regular sporting goods stores.

[jopes]

http://www.mrheater.com/product.aspx?catid=42&id=21

I got one of those and a small 1 gallon propane tank.  I didn't even use a full gallon last year, but my wife is looking to go more with me this year so it will probably be on.

[Gillgrabber]

I have a Buddy Heater and it works great.  I've also used it in my tent when I go deer hunting.  I recommend it to a few friends who like it as well.

[crazie]

i got a brinksman dont waste your money on it.  get the big buddy

[esox_magnum]

Borrowed a buddys big buddy last year wasnt impressed, big, bulky and couldnt control the heat as well as my heater cooker.

[icebucketjohn]

Looks like a Mr Buddy is on my Christmas Wish List

[surflizard]

With old hand injuries and lack of circulation in them, I need a heater that works ! This will be the Tenth year for my big buddy heater and she's never let me down ! I built a case to keep it clean and covered and I do the routine maintenance thats needed and shes keeps on keepin on !!

[icebucketjohn]

The Mr. Buddy puts out 4000 to 9000 BTU's
The Mr. Buddy Jr. puts out 3800 BTU's


I'ver read most guys only turn on their Mr. Buddy to 4,000 BTU's.

Wonderin if anybody uses the Jr Buddy for 2-man shanties?  Would it put out sufficient heat?

[SKilo]

I use the little buddy in my Thermal X but only on nicer days (low teens or above) with not much wind. Which in this area isn't too often. It does come with however on nasty days as a back up.