Old Green Otter Shack Ice Anchor Kit??

[smackthewalleyes]

Was out today in some good wind and I could not keep my shack from blowing everywhere when I wasn't sitting down (made tip-up fish difficult!)What do you guys use for anchors on your otters? Also, how many anchors do you use? Thanks.

[LMITOUT]

There are anchor kits available that you screw into the ice and then tie to the sled.

Another cheap option is to take a board about 12" or so, drill a hole in the middle, and then run a rope through the hole and tie a knot in the end. Attach the other end of the rope to your sled. When you get to your spot drill a hole behind the sled and submerge the board and rope in the hole vertically and then let the board turn sideways under the ice to lock it in.

[buzbunni]

I have fabricated home shop versions, and they (still) work well.

Never the less...

If your looking for something simpler, more polished, lighter, and easier to use, then do a search on:

ultimateiceanchor,

and/or

diggeranchoriceangel.

Both are great products that will keep you anchored in stiff winds.

I have them both, and have subsequently put my (heavy) home shop anchors out to pasture.

[NCLaker]

I attached the Clam Corp anchor kit to my Otter Lodge. Easy to install. Put on the back of side of the shack - when you setup make sure the back of the shack faces the wind.