12-08-2005, 05:06 PM
[size 1]ICE FISHING IDEA
With the cold weather, I can't wait for ice fishing. To help protect me from the wind, I made an inexpensive modification to my pull behind sled so it can also be used as a mini-shelter. If you are fortunate enough to have your back to the wind and the sun in your face, so much the better.
I have attempted to attach some pictures of the contraption, but I don't really know if it worked or not. [/size]
[size 1]All I did was use a cheap tarp and some 1" PVC pipe, and attached them to the side of the sled.
Once I get to my fishing site, the sled is emptied of my stuff and stood up on its end. The PVC legs are pulled out to support the sled providing a wind break at my back. It's crude, but it works great even if there is just a slight breeze. If the fish aren't biting, it is easy to pack up and move. I'm sure some of you ice fishermen could take this idea and make some great improvements to it.
Hope this helps someone enjoy ice fishing a little bit more.[/size]
With the cold weather, I can't wait for ice fishing. To help protect me from the wind, I made an inexpensive modification to my pull behind sled so it can also be used as a mini-shelter. If you are fortunate enough to have your back to the wind and the sun in your face, so much the better.
I have attempted to attach some pictures of the contraption, but I don't really know if it worked or not. [/size]
[size 1]All I did was use a cheap tarp and some 1" PVC pipe, and attached them to the side of the sled.
Once I get to my fishing site, the sled is emptied of my stuff and stood up on its end. The PVC legs are pulled out to support the sled providing a wind break at my back. It's crude, but it works great even if there is just a slight breeze. If the fish aren't biting, it is easy to pack up and move. I'm sure some of you ice fishermen could take this idea and make some great improvements to it.
Hope this helps someone enjoy ice fishing a little bit more.[/size]