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What do you guys use to cover your flipover floor? Anything? I want somthing that will cover the ice for like night fishing and other times when i am not moving much. I would thing that it would keep the feet drier and warmer, not to mention keeping the knees dry from kneeling. Any suggestions?

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They come in sizes ranging from 2 x 3 to 5 x 12 that I have seen. I don't know if the come in other sizes or not. The reason I went with the rubber truck bed liner instead of the anti fatigue mats was because of the depth of the mat. With the truck bead liner, there are no ridges for jigs, lures, minnows (or minnow parts) to get stuck between. Almost all of the anti fatigue mats that I have used or seen are between 3/4 and 1" deep and with my arthritic fingers I didn't want to try and pull a jig out from the mat structure

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i've tried the mats..not a bad way to go when keeping weight down. the only downside is when my mr heater/cooker is on high the shack starts to get that "burning" rubber smell. might just be the brand of mats i have.

i also made a floor out of 1/2" marine plywood, varnished both sides, carpet top side. it is split halfway from the sled to the front of the shack. then the 2 halves are hinged in the middle. so when not set up it folds up and fits in the bottom of sled (only while towing with atv or sled or while driving out)

the mats are ok for run and gun or when walking out, but the wood floor makes my portable feel like a permanent! (and no not because its so heavy...i can hear the barbs already!! cool.gif

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I also used 1/2" plywood but I did not hinge the sections yet. I bought some cheap stuff to see how it would work and it worked great, although after a few outings it is warped and split. I am going to get some better stuff this time and put a finish on it so it will last longer. What is the best way to do this? Do I need marine grade plywood or would some other stuff with a couple coats of some protectant work? I just want to keep it as cheap as possible but I also want it to last.

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LundDuckBoat- Is that just turf carpet tha tyou have down?

I saw this thread and was wondering what would work best. Have the samw problem, fish all day in the portable and by the end of the day you are in 2-3 inches water that has melted. Gets alittle frustrationg and can be very slippery.

Anyways, i was in Fleet Farm and saw that they had 1/2" thick rubber mats that are 4' x 6' and was wondering if this would work. Would think that it would insult the ice from melting. Then thought about maybe putting the turf carpet over it so it would not have the rubber smell if it we to get hot in the house.

Just trying to think of ways to improve the portable and make fishing even better. Any thoughts?

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I just bought a 3'X 3' rubber mat with holes in it from Menards. Was like $15. you can trim it easily for cutting your holes and such. Seems to work well so far. Is fairly light and doesnt soak up any water. Just my thoughts.

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Digdaddy wrote:

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I saw this thread and was wondering what would work best. Have the samw problem, fish all day in the portable and by the end of the day you are in 2-3 inches water that has melted. Gets alittle frustrationg and can be very slippery.

WOW... how hot to you have it in that fish house? I have fished all day and been plenty warm but the ice has never melted under me. Mats under feet do sound like a good idea though... maybe the young ones feet wont get so cold then. Take care and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

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