Who is the craziest Ice Angler/Winter Camper?

[bsherck]

Okay,

I need a little help and yes, I know this is a bit of an unusual request. I'm looking for someone who is a pretty dedicated (and passionate) ice angler who also enjoys winter camping. Is it you? Do you know someone who fits the bill? Thanks! Bill S.

[eyebjim]

What for?

[JigginIsLife]

never been winter camping, but im pretty crazy, not crazy enough to walk on 1 inch of ice, but i would clasify my self as crazy haha

[bsherck]

I need a partner for a television project...

[eyebjim]

I pretty much camp in my fish house all weekend every weekend from the time I can get the wheel house out on 6-8 inches to the end of walleye season and then some. I like to fish, not be on TV though. I'm sure you will find many on here that will take you up on that.

[randyfaas]

I'm doing a icefishing/winter camping trip this winter and sleeping in an igloo, but I don't think its that crazy.

[eyebjim]

igloo = crazy. I like warmth and satelite tv. Sounds interesting though.

[fivebucks]

I used to winter camp in the BWCA, sleeping under the stars and the whole bit, but that was 20 some years ago. I am now out of winter camping game. Having Yukon Jack get slushy and schnapps freezing solid made me rethink my winter camping trips (I stayed warm though). I would actually love to do it some more if I could turn back time.

[zamboni]

We had a guy in Fairmont living on the ice 2 years ago, his apartment building burned down and he had nowhere else to go.

[bsherck]

Randy,

Where are you headed?

[bobbymalone]

are you the man about the woods?

big fan.

[randyfaas]

We're building the igloo using a thing called the ICEBOX igloo maker. We're going to do a practice trip in the Duluth area, and then do a trip into the BWCA.

BTW-not really interested in making a fool of myself on TV, lol.

[bsherck]

Ha! I've used the old igloo box. Works quite well with snow that's not too soft. I gave up on the igloo stackers a long time ago and instead just shovel a giant pile of snow. Let it set three or four hours (while you fish) and then hollow it out. Rock solid and very, very warm. If you're worried about your walls being too thin, you can stick a bunch of 12 inch twigs into the pile and soon as you hit 'em while hollowing out, you know you're home. Bobby M, when are we fishing? A few of my old stompin' grounds are over in Eagan!

[leech~~]

Okay,

I need a little help and yes, I know this is a bit of an unusual request. I'm looking for someone who is a pretty dedicated (and passionate) ice angler who also enjoys winter camping. Is it you? Do you know someone who fits the bill? Thanks! Bill S.

DUFFMAN!

[Duffman]

bsherck..... What kind of winter camper are you looking for? The guys building the snowforts, the guys cold tent camping, or the guys who go canvas tent/wood stovin??

Camping in brutal cold is......brutal. I've gone out at least once a year for over 20 years. But I tend to try and do my trips in March, things are much more enjoyable when you're not trying to keep everything from freezing SOLID. Then again, last years freezing rain wasn't all that special either;

[randyfaas]

Ha! I've used the old igloo box. Works quite well with snow that's not too soft. I gave up on the igloo stackers a long time ago and instead just shovel a giant pile of snow. Let it set three or four hours (while you fish) and then hollow it out. Rock solid and very, very warm. If you're worried about your walls being too thin, you can stick a bunch of 12 inch twigs into the pile and soon as you hit 'em while hollowing out, you know you're home. Bobby M, when are we fishing? A few of my old stompin' grounds are over in Eagan!

Yeah, we've built those too (quinzee?) the same way (using the sticks). I've built a couple of these igloos so far, and even though they can take a long time to build, you can stand up in the bigger ones. I figure we'll just put out some tip ups while we build it/them.

[jimmyjames76]

Ha! I've used the old igloo box. Works quite well with snow that's not too soft. I gave up on the igloo stackers a long time ago and instead just shovel a giant pile of snow. Let it set three or four hours (while you fish) and then hollow it out. Rock solid and very, very warm. If you're worried about your walls being too thin, you can stick a bunch of 12 inch twigs into the pile and soon as you hit 'em while hollowing out, you know you're home. Bobby M, when are we fishing? A few of my old stompin' grounds are over in Eagan!

In my experience the pile up snow and hollow it out method is much better. Way stronger, and warmer. I've done this a few times my self.

[BRULEDRIFTER]

Will Laura be there?

[bsherck]

Duffman, We're getting closer. You're right. It can be brutal. There are a few tricks tomake winer camping pretty livable, howerver. I figure we camp the way we want to. We can do tents, although I actually prefer snow caves during the winter. If we build snow forts, I figure the fishing trip will turn into a snowball fight. Ha! My email is: [email protected]

Drop me your phone # and we'll talk.

[randyfaas]

[Duffman]

Here's a (quinzee?) we found two years ago, looked like you could sleep four in there.

[BartmanMN]

Sounds fun. I build one for the kids every year.

[bsherck]

Randy,

Are you a sales manager for ICEBOX?

ps: That's a joke...

[randyfaas]

No, just a fan.

lol at your joke. That's why you don't want me on your show. Haha.

[Duffman]

I've still got some of these types of trips left in me; (March 09)

But motorized transport can be just as rewarding; (07 Winter Trout opener)

I'll send ya an e-mail bsherck.