Wheel House Must Haves

[FHFO]

I bought a ice castle at the end of last season. I got out only once. What are some things I should have or add? I have hole sleeves, I put SS cables on winches,and put some hole lights in. Is there a good ice rod holder ? I'll get a slush copter too. Any more ideas?

[Coldwater Crappie Guy]

Rattle reels, a spice rack, a rubber mat to put boots and shoes on, extra fuses and light bulbs,small tool kit, plastic cups and silverware, paper towels and trash bags.. paper plates and bowls, ziplock bags. Extra keys somewhere just in case....

There is a lot of stuff you can use. But too much is a pain also. Have fun and lets hear some more great ideas!

[Hawg]

1=Honda or Yamaha 2000 watt generator,3000 if it's close in price only because a 2000 is already heavy.

[B-man715]

There are lots of nice things that make a trip more enjoyable...... TV's, fish cams, satellite etc.

But "must haves" for me are not really for the fishing, more like for surviving and getting off the lake.

Two shovels

Tow strap

6x6 timber and a come-along

Jack

Ice chisel

Spare cable, cable clamps, pins, tire, keys

Tools

TORCH (I even carry a spare w/extra one pounders)

WD-40

Strong Magnet

Backup heater (I carry my Big Buddy and an electric milk house heater)

PLENTY of propane, in several tanks.

5-10 gallons of gas for the generator/truck

Jumper cables

Spare phone charger

2-3 battery chargers

Starting fluid

Hair Dryer

Two ice augers

My previous house was hydraulic, so I carried spare hoses and fluid.

I'm sure there are a few things I am forgetting, but all of these things keep a trip from getting cut short, and get you off the lake.

Another thing, always have the truck fueled up before you hit the ice on a big lake or secluded lake. Worst case scenario you can use it for surviving in if the fit hits the shan.

-Hope this helps

[harvey lee]

Your list about covers it, I have a spare for about everything.

[redhooks]

I love having a pizazz pizza cooker, coffee pot and a weber grill

[sportfish]

Yep 2 augers and 2 generators .

[gonehunting]

A nice looking calendar

[Fishalittle]

I have an extra propane regulator. Just in case....

[dfv87]

The extra pins is HUGE! never worry about dropping a pin again. SS cables are nice add on also. SHovel, broom, honda gen... and a pair of slippers with rubber soles so you can step outside with out changing into boots...

[Stickjiggler]

Stripper pole

[SnowGuy73]

Stripper pole

Now you're talking!

[PurpleFloyd]

I would add to that list fishing poles and a tackle box.

[RiverChuckNorris]

I double checked the thread to confirm an incredulous omission by all. I can only attribute the miss by all of you as an overall lackadaisical attitude precipitated by the fact that we are mid-summer and a bit off our collective ice fishing "game".

Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, forget the BEER!!!!

[FHFO]

Thanks for info.ya Beer. Spice rack ?

[FHFO]

I bought a ice castle at the end of last season. I got out only once. What are some things I should have or add? I have hole sleeves, I put SS cables on winches,and put some hole lights in. Is there a good ice rod holder ? I'll get a slush copter too. Any more ideas?

[FHFO]

I almost did not need all your ideas.

[JSK76]

Your supose to put your house on structure, not structure on your house!

[dfv87]

And NEVER park it under a tree that is falling down! WOW that would just scare the heck out of me... did anything get hit by that? Hope all is well. Enjoy the fish house. Oh and a PAper towel rack/spool is soemthing we use a lot. fish slime, microwave stuff, spilled beer, kids runny noses whatever it covers alot of bases.

[Eric_Kruger]

A bed, auger, heater and rods/tackle..... That should cover it