Floor for flip over?

[GSP_Judd]

What do people use for a floor in their flip overs? Im thinking of getting a rubber mat that can be rolled up and cutting out the holes. Just wondering what others do to try to get some ideas.

Thanks!

[Esox_Magnum]

Strip of 2" foam under my feet if anything. No need to cover the whole area IMO just more stuff to carry and set up.

[fisherdog19]

Nothing, just good, warm boots.

[Sifty]

I've got a old piece of carpet I bring with just to set my feet on.

Sifty

[dairyman]

I use a piece of hard board foam

[TallPaull]

I was thinking of buying something to use (maybe a fatigue mat) but I am afraid of it freaking to the ice. Brought up the idea to my fishing guide friend (WBL_Scout) and he thought it might freeze to the ice. I've seen pictures of people having gardening kneeling pads that they use to kneel on which I guess you could set your feet on.

[shizzy]

I've got a old piece of carpet I bring with just to set my feet on.

Sifty

I carry a small chunk of unbacked I/O carpet as well.

[jwhjr]

I use some extra rubber floor mats from my truck. They're thick and keep your feet off the ice.

[JohnMickish]

I've got everything from killer boots to some foam rubber playground mats to a wood floor that I built. Of the three, if I am not going to move and I can drive to the spot, the wood floor goes in. It's really nice when it starts to get a little warmer out and things start to melt, like late March on LOW.

[GSP_Judd]

Getting my feet off the ice is the main goal but have heard a whole floor helps keep it toasty and prevents it from getting so sloppy inside.

I like the fatige mat idea but I also talked to WBL_Scout and we were thinking the same thing.

[TallPaull]

I think I'm going to give the fatigue matt a shot. It will also help me keep it less slippery with the 6 year old in the portable. It should also help keep stuff on the ice verses sliding down a hole and losing more stuff in the lake (FYI-anchors sink).

[staresatice]

been using fatigue mat from menards that i paid $20 or $30 for and on year 4 and no signs of wear. real good investment keeps feet warmer and dryer. no need to wory about freezing to ice just pick up and shake off.

[Rippinlip]

Local harware store has these black inside/outside black mats for around 10 bucks, I believe they are 4' X 6', they work great, I have 2 and cut out 1 hole in each, keeps the cold out and my feet on something warm and dry.

If I am doing alot of moving I don't use them much, they are used when I will be set up for multiple hours, have never had them freeze to the ice.

[WinterHaven]

I use nothing I have a great pair of boots that keep my feet toasty. Less stuff to bring out with me the better.

[mnguy152]

Any body try thoose mats you can get at menards They are black made of cloth like on top sell for about 5 bucks? I think they may work pretty good lightweight have like a rubber spray backing.

[BartmanMN]

I've seen people make a 2 piece wood floor wrapped in marine or indoor/outdoor carpet with holes cut in it to help keep it warm and dry. I thought about making one of these for my shack for the days the kids are with or I plan to stay put.

[muskyhunter57]

How about those mats that are used under gas grills. All rubber,textured for non-slip. I suppose you could even cut them in half if your looking for something to rest your feet on.

[Rippinlip]

Hey mnguy,

Thats the ones I am talking about, was unaware of the policy of posting store names on here, but that is what I use, I flipped a five gallon pail over and cut around that to make the holes in them, 1 hole per matt and that way I do not have to mark holes before I drill all the way through.

2 of them work sweet for my 2 man eskimo flip over, keeps that cold air radiating up from the ice.

[mnguy152]

ok thanks might buy acouple of them 1 for fish and other for spearing

[Northlander]

I used to use fatigue matting but now I just use my good old Ice Kings and good sock combos.

[deadeye]

I guess I have never really even thought about flooring my flip over. Never had a problem with cold feet thanks to the Baffins but it might be nice cause it gets kind of slippy in there. Maybe I will try the car floor mats out. I got a extra set kicking around so might be worth a shot.

[firedew]

I use a small wood floor(couple 2x2's with wood top) so the floor isn't slippery when your on a good spot for a few hours.

[wishing for walleyes]

I use these dance pad mats.1 inch thick and really make a big difference.

[cold one sd]

I use anti-fatigue mats also.