? about portables

[arcticcat400]

hi i got the new ice guide the other day and was looking at the new portables and kinda thought about looking for a one man portable to buy but i already have a permanent house that will be out and then a 2 man suitcase style portable but i thought it would be nice to get a lightweight one man portable to just use to go out for a couple hours or something and then if i need a bigger one i can bring the suitcase one and also use the permant so i guess my ? is do u think it would be worth the money to buy a decent one man portable just for puddle jumping and that kinda stuff or should i just save my money and haul the suitcase one around and also what is the best one man flip over portable for the money? thanks for any help u can give me

[harvey lee]

I have been thinking about the same thing.I have 2 flip overs and 1 mankato suitcase style.I do need to buy a small Otter for that easy pull when its just myself and thinner ice.

I cannot see buying a less expensive one as all it will probably do is give me problems and a couple years from now I will need another.Next fall I plan on buying a small one.

[Captain B.R.K]

articcat400- You have quite the dilema there....What fishhouse to use for the situation! Some people don't have an option, they have to sit on a buck out in the cold

I have owned the suitcase style fishhouse. I currently own a 2 man flip over and 1 man flip over portable. I use each for the very reasons they are named 2 man and 1 man- if I have 2 guys out, I'll fish with my 2 man portable and if just myself, will head out with the 1 man.

Do I think it is worth buying- do you fish a lot by yourself? If so, I would recommend having a 1 man portable. My 1 man house is a lot lighter- meaning I can get it in and out of the truck easier,easier to pull and my mobility is greater than with the 2 man. I don't have all the poles and tarp to pull over the poles like you do with the suitcase. Very maintenance free.

I have the FishTrap Scout and am very happy with it. Previously I owned the FishTrap Pro, pretty much the same house, just that the house sits on the tub differently. Both portables are good and relatively priced well for what you get.

If you aren't in a hurry to buy, I would recommend going to the Ice Show in St.Paul the first weekend of December and check them out. They might even have a good deal on one for you.

[DEADhead]

I'd highly reccomend the one-man portable. Definitely will come in handy if you want to chase crappies and want to travel with minimal weight. I'd reccomend either the Otter small den, or the Otter small cottage. Either one should be a great setup for hole hopping, and especially early ice action.