Day: January 18, 2020

sleeper ice house

Sleeper Ice House Must Haves for Any Ice Fishing Trip

I like most of you primarily fishing out of portable ice houses. Every once in a while though, it’s nice to just show up and fish! Over the years of renting sleeper ice houses, I always think to myself “Man I wish I would have brought…” Hopefully, I can help save you from the headache of forgetting something on your next ice fishing trip. Must-Have Ice Fishing Items for Sleeper Houses Well, obviously you’ll need ice fishing rods and reels.  Then it gets into the necessities.  I always pack an extra heater, even if it’s just a little buddy heater in

DIY Ice House Lights

DIY Ice House Lights for Portable Shacks

I’ve never been one to leave things stock.  There is just something about taking an idea and producing a finished product.  Some people end up making a good amount of money with their products, like Dave Genz, when he created the original “Fish Trap.”  Since its’ initial entrance into the ice scene, the flip-over shack has been modified to each creator’s liking. Some of my favorite DIY modifications involve LED lighting for ice houses.  Whether it’s a strip of white lights to locate the right piece of tackle or a strip of red lights to illuminate your fishing area without spooking