First Time Fish House Owner/Questions

[tisosy11]

I had a few questions about wheel houses and things needed:

What sort of license do I need to get, is the one below all I need:

Fish House, Dark House, or Shelter if left unattended overnight 11.50

• 3 year license 34.50

It has a license plate on it and I know I need to update the tabs yearly.

Also, I can't seem to move the microwave...do these get bolted down usually and will I have to remove tongue and groove to get to the bolt?

What sort of things are must haves for you guys to have in your wheel houses?

Man am I excited for next year now!!!

[B-man715]

What sort of things are must haves for you guys to have in your wheel houses?

Man am I excited for next year now!!!

An electric auger and a nice generator are hard to live without. Hole sleeves help to keep your banking from melting on a windy fishing trip

There are tons of other little things too. Like a spring on your door (wind again), power invertor to run tv's, fan, lights, etc without a generator..........torch, jumper cables, wd-40, towstrap, backup heater, toilet seat, backup auger...... The list goes on forever.

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail

[BigDogRob]

Well first I would buy the one year when purchasing the 11.50 liscense! Mine faded so badly after just a cpl weeks that you can't read it without a magnifying glass. Put it up before you turn your heat on with clear tape on all 4 sides due to window condensation, I have a new house and probably 25 yr old electric auger and love the electra with an 8" cutting auger on it. I will also say to get an extension depending on the frame height and lakes you plan to fish... I found I need another one if I plan to go to LOW on a good ice year! You can pick one up on hsolist usually around $100 or less. If planning a long trip back-up items would be a good bet. A 12 volt fridge unless you got an RV edition is nice for a few cold items. One cheap less smelly way to lower bathroom odor is doubled plastic grocery bags with a scoop of scented cat litter at the bottom! Sounds funny, but with 5 people in a house it makes a big difference! Extra pin or 2 and some blocks if plan on being there for awhile (especially late season when water tends to rise above the ice and re-freeze with your frame attached and usually the floor with it. I've got heavy duty blocks, but that way if they freeze in a hit or several with the hammer and they pop loose fairly easy.

[JakeJ_Mn]

If your house is under 3000 lbs. you can get a permanent license. Otherwise, you needs plate and tabs.

I have a checklist for everytime I move my wheelhouse. One thing to have is a spare cable, pins, and clamps for your winches. Generator is a must for longer stays. Sleeves for your holes and fans to circulate the heat. I always put a pop-up house for the bathroom. 8 gallons bags fit nicely in a 5 gal. pail with a lugable loo lid. TP - paper towels, plates, bowls, plastic glasses, spoons and forks. Fillet knife. Backup heaters. Tools - t handle - Silicone spray - Camera

I have a 10" propane auger with extention for drilling especially on LOTW. Slush box. Broom and dustpan. A good shovel!! Small propane torch for thawing locks. Ice chisel. High lift jack and 6 ton bottle hydraulic jack. A 5' pry bar. Spare propane regulator. TV, DVD player, movies.

I carry 2 spare tires. Blocking 2x6s work good

Plastic 4' folding table and table top grill. It's all about the food.

If you can't figure the mircrowave deal call the manufacture.

I have stayed for more than a week several times on LOTW. Baudette and the resorts are very helpfull if you need help.

Enjoy you unit. Mine is used winter and summer. Start a list and go from there.