Lets see some pics of your wheel or permanent houses!

[WhiskeyPete]

Pushbutton, WhiskeyPete, and Upnorth, I really like the idea of a skid house especially after seeing your pics. A wheelhouse is years out of the budget for me but i really like the added space in a skid house. Couple questions though: How much 'stuff' do you feel comfortable leaving out there when your not around? Do you use a resort to do the pulling and storing? DO you find you do more fishing knowing that the shack is all setup?

THanks,

Kidmoe

I don't leave too much "expensive stuff" in the house when we leave. If someone wants to steal, I guess they'll steal. I try to keep close tabs on the important stuff like auger, generator, higher end rods, etc. We usually end up with a heck of a load when we pack for the weekend, but it's natural to us now.

We have a custom tilt/roller trailer with winch mount to haul the house each year. Once on the lake I like to use the trailer for hauling snowmobiles/atvs.

I love having the house on a good fishing spot and being able to walk in and turn on the lights on. With a skid house I can bank it high and many times have been able to fish the same holes as the previous week without redrilling.

Lastly, I NEVER find a flat tire or broken/frozen cable on the house when I get to the lake

[BTL]

I have a few questions about ice fishing houses. Pardon me if they're stupid, I've never been in one.

1) Do any of them float?

2) I know the smaller houses use batteries for electronics. Do the big ones have generators?

3) Where do you put the fish that you keep?

4) I notice some of these houses have all the amenities of home, except I haven't seen a bathroom. What do you do if you need to take a you-know-what?

[ERdeerhunter]

I have a few questions about ice fishing houses. Pardon me if they're stupid, I've never been in one.

1) Do any of them float?

2) I know the smaller houses use batteries for electronics. Do the big ones have generators?

3) Where do you put the fish that you keep?

4) I notice some of these houses have all the amenities of home, except I haven't seen a bathroom. What do you do if you need to take a you-know-what?

1. Mine defintely would not float!

2. We run everything off batteries and generator, use the generator to charge the batteries.

3. We usually have 5 gallon pails sitting between our holes with our vexilar sitting on top, throw the fish in the pails.

4. Some fish houses with the V-front have an interior wall (like mine) with a bathroom in the front. Basically it's a bench with a hole, we put a garbage bag in a 5 gallon pail underneath and use kitty litter to limit the smell. If it's just the guys out and you don't need to sit down, we usually step behind the house away from the activity, but the bathroom is handy when the wives or kids come out.

[BigDogRob]

Mine has a flush toilet and a shower in the V-front, although I wouldn't suggest using either one during the winter, I wouldn't want a broken line when it's super cold out. It is also set up to use as a camper during the summer months.

[cookie129]

the bunks in florida

[motley man]

My little fishing shack

[Bryce]

New product for keeping fish fresh.

[EJ]

Bryce,

How long is that ice well? I also shot you a private message about your great house pictures. Check it and shoot me an email when you get a chance.

Thanks,

EJ

[BigDogRob]

Bryce, I'm thinking you went through Brainerd on your way to Zipple for new years this year? I think I seen your rig going through town on thursday. If not it looked like it could have been a twin... Heck of a nice rig.

[Bryce]

About 30". Friend that gave it to me said they're rather difficult to locate right now. Should be a hot seller next year. Not me in Brainerd. On Red due to poor ice conditions on LOW (sounds to be open to traffic now but doubt to our big shacks). PM reply coming.

[walleye-]

Well here is my new rig... Was looking for a upgrade from the 6.5 x 12 that I have. Its getting a bit tight in there with 3 kids and a wife so she let me go shoppin only rules were it had to have a bathroom...So I made many trips to milaca and just about bought a ice castle 3 times than decided I wouldnt be happy with the quality of the interior so I bought the 8 x 16 +v yetti. Told wife I could have it finished in a month and would cost around 2500...HAHA just about got her finished after over 3 months and i think I blew way past 2500. But now that it is done I am happy with my decision minus tons of long nights in the garage and some other hurdles.

[BartmanMN]

Wow, your Yetti turned out great. You ought to be proud of that. Very nice.

[hawkeye43]

We have 2 of them, onefor fish and one for beer.

[Iambjm]

That is absolutely gorgeous! I have the 6.5 X 12. Mine doesn't even come close to yours , I know what you mean about long days and nights working on it. Still not done with mine after 2 months. Some pictures:

The dog likes it.

[Nordern]

Here is my 16' Salem Ice Cabin pictured where it should be right now instead of sitting in my driveway.

[low277]

I sure like the way that salem looks, probably one on the most camper looking ones made, of course they (forest river) should know.

[findergameandfish]

Built this this summer/fall got out the day after christmas.

[landscaper]

walleye

....holy cow!! man thats a nice house!!!!! Whats the size??

[walleyeking19]

walleye

....holy cow!! man thats a nice house!!!!! Whats the size??

How much does that thing weigh with the wood everywhere? I wanna re-do the inside of my fish house like that, but I dont wanna add a ton of weight

[walleye-]

The final weight on the house with a battery and 2 full 20 pound tanks on was 3800.

[Iambjm]

Wow Finder, that is a lot of holes!

[findergameandfish]

yep alot of kids and friends, I don't fish alot of deep water, and if i do I just wont use all of them.

[FirstIce]

Well here is my new rig... Was looking for a upgrade from the 6.5 x 12 that I have. Its getting a bit tight in there with 3 kids and a wife so she let me go shoppin only rules were it had to have a bathroom...So I made many trips to milaca and just about bought a ice castle 3 times than decided I wouldnt be happy with the quality of the interior so I bought the 8 x 16 +v yetti. Told wife I could have it finished in a month and would cost around 2500...HAHA just about got her finished after over 3 months and i think I blew way past 2500. But now that it is done I am happy with my decision minus tons of long nights in the garage and some other hurdles.

Wow!!! That is an extremely nice house! You did an awesome job! How is the frame? Is that 2x4 or 2x5 on the outside frame?

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Looks great! Did you build your own cabinets?

[Icedemon2012]

Walleye, nice job on your house. I really like the countertops. Did you make your own countertops?