best pop up fish house?

[jtillman]

I also have the 949i. I've only used it on the ice a handful of times, but like everyone else is saying....just anchor it and you're golden. I've also used it a few times as a tent on hunting trips. Two guys with cots, a small table and a lantern....worked wonderful.

 

[deleted_account]

how big of a perch are we talkin here???

14 ish

 

[MuskyManiac]

Speaking of anchors, has anyone tried those "ice angels"? It's the anchor where you drill a hole with your auger (not all the way through) and stick the anchor in the hole.

 

[johnr]

seems like a good way to twist up an ankle

 

[DirtyMike]

seems like a good way to twist up an ankle

I got two of them. And now I know who I'm gunning for when I drill half holes.

Just kidding. I haven't even used them yet. I planned on punching through the rest of the way after use.

 

[Account Deleted]

Speaking of anchors, has anyone tried those "ice angels"? It's the anchor where you drill a hole with your auger (not all the way through) and stick the anchor in the hole.

Something similar. Just wedge a pipe with a rope attached in the hole. Simple, effective, cheap.

 

[Kurtr]

at 28 bucks a pop i can use my cordless drill and the eskimo anchors

 

[ItemB]

I think the otter pop ups are new this year?? I am sure they are good otter has very good products, but if you are spearing out of it the otters has a white interior I believe which probably isn't the best for spearing.

 

[guywhofishes]

Speaking of anchors, has anyone tried those "ice angels"? It's the anchor where you drill a hole with your auger (not all the way through) and stick the anchor in the hole.

I have a pair. I modified them - gave them pointier teeth and added bungee cord tensioners at the bottom to make them "spread out" on their own.

Without mods they require some babysitting whilst getting them to grab - and if you let off completely they fall down into hole then lose their bite. ;:;banghead

Now that the bit brace/Eskimo combo has been perfected I won't be using the angels anymore.

Yes - I have stepped in the angel holes. I have also tripped on the Eskimo anchors. This is mostly due to my liking heavy German beers for ice fishing.

 

[ItemB]

Use a 8 inch auger and wear bigger boots no worries about falling or tripping in half drilled holes

 

[guywhofishes]

Use a 8 inch auger and wear bigger boots no worries about falling or tripping in half drilled holes

good point

ice angel holes do make excellent ice pirate warning systems BTW

 

[johnr]

I will be a bigger drinker once the boy can drive us home...haha j.k.

 

[Kurtr]

I will be a bigger drinker once the boy can drive us home...haha j.k.

get him dirt bike soon and you will have a ride just make sure to get us pics of that haha

 

[Sparky2_1]

I bought my 949i last year at scheels
Andrew said I would not regret it and I haven't. I cut a piece of 1/2 treated plywood and use that as a floor. I slide out under after I get it set up and before I anchor it. Dave's on cold feet standing on ice. This house is the best.

 

[guywhofishes]

Poor Dave!

 

[johnr]

Get Dave some warmer boots, helps even more than plywood

 

[Chuckmain]

I use the clam bigfoot xl6000. I like the extra room, usually pop three holes a side and sit by the door the other guy (or girl) by the other door, double sunflower heater in the middle and 45angle them to each side. Invested in eskimo anchors, clam anchors are garbage. Those adjustable bungees look like the bees knees. Going to have to grab some of those for sure

 

[tman]

thanks everyone for the advice I now have an eskimo on the way

 

[johnr]

thanks everyone for the advice I now have an eskimo on the way

What about boots for Dave?

 

[DirtyMike]

What about boats for Dave?

Depends on whether he prefers aluminum or fiberglass.