2-3 man portable...Which one is best?

[computerboy]

An age old argument with many opinions I'm sure, but I need a portable shelter for exclusive use on Mille Lacs. The shelter will be stored at a cabin, so lake to lake transportation is not an issue.

These are my requirements:

- Will primarily be used for "run 'n gun" style

- Ease of setup and mobility is crucial

- Needs to be towed behind 4-wheeler and/or snowmobile

- Most times will only be two guys fishing, but possibly three

- Durability, features, and intuitive design strongly desired

If you had these requirements, what would you buy and why? What would be the ideal setup for you “run ‘n gunners”? Are there things I’m not considering that I should be?

Thanks in advance!

[IceWrangler]

No Brainer here, at least IMHO, Otter Lodge

[zachp]

I have a fish trap voyager, if you would like to fish comfortably with 2 men i would suggest something of that size, plenty of room for 2 people and gear, we've had 3 guys in it before, there isn't much room left over for gear but we made it work. It's also nice to have the extra width for more space between holes. For runnin and gunnin i like the bigger sled because i can fit all my gear in it, as long as you're pulling it with a wheeler or snowmobile you'll be fine. One other thing i like is the 5 extra inches of headroom in the voyager, i'm 6'3" and like to stand up and stretch out while fishing.

[wrshog]

I only have the voyager and I second the Voyager. Easy to set up and go with. Plenty of room for all your stuff in the sled. This is my third year fishing out of it without a compliant. If you have a pretty consistant fishing partner and they are considering a house too, have them get one too and the trapper connector works great to make a larger shack and fish 4 very easily. The Voyager will also connect to the Yukon. It's easy to set up roomy and comfortable.

[IceWrangler]

I'm 6'3" as well. I have a Trap Pro, and a Otter Lodge. I can stand up in my Lodge. Plus the sled is a better sled then the Voyager. It will have a longer life of use. also the square Tubing makes it a much stronger set up.

Also being 6'3", I feel like I am sitting on the ice with my knees in my chest, when I use my trap. In my Otter Lodge because the sled is a deeper sled. I sit way more comfortably.

[ernie21e]

Don't forget to buy the cover and the hitch.

[Corey Bechtold]

I'll put another vote in for the Fish Traps. They have been a very mobile unit for me and that is important for staying on the fish. I do not have a 4-wheeler so I like that they are very light. They also set up very easily. There's nothing wrong with the other houses I just like my Trap.

Good luck,

Corey Bechtold