Portable Ice Shack Modification Questions!

[Shack]

I figure if any one is doing this, they could post questions here!

McGurk has a sweet mod. going and I just started mine!

I figure instead of steeling his thread, I would start another!

One question I have all ready, where do you put your strengthing polls.

Do you lay them on top?

Does the new style Otter have them?

I got a good start on mine tonight and I am drawing up plans for my lay out as we speak!

Before!

After!

[McGurk]

Happy to inspire, Shackbash. The new Otter houses do have poles, and I don't have a clear idea on placement. They may just end up laying on top or bungied to the seats. Who knows. Feel free to bounce some ideas around, but as Hanson says, you'll have your best ideas while using it!

[MuleShack]

Beer can holders...i like that

I have an X2 shack and didn't do anything with it last year (new) but will probably get some ideas off of here and start messing with mine.

The biggest problem i had last year is all the stuff in the bottom of the sled sliding around. Will probably look at doing some compartmentalizing. I also like the idea of the LED light strip that mounts on the support rods.

I wont get a chance to work on mine for a couple weeks yet as it is still up on the shelf in the shed. Too much fishing to do yet on the open water when ever i get some free time...but i'll try to get some pics out when i get mine worked on.

[Shack]

Cool Mcgurk!

I have old style Otter, so I have many things I am putting in place!

First things!

1) Cup holder area! Nothing stinks like someone spilling their beverage in shack!

2) I would like to incorporate a sunken under water camera viewing area (into top deck area)!

3) A must on deep cycle marine battery holding area!

4) Electronics display at figures touch! Flasher or graph! this is a must.

5) Electrical hub center! Everything has to plug and play!

6) Obvious! Rod holders, lure shelves and other ice fishing needed items!

7) I would like in include a bait well!

[Shack]

Mule!

The LED thing could be in future! But, this has been great in past! It is two Reverse light sockets, in line with battery alligator clips for battery hook up!

Brightens the heck out of things, but I would like a “flip the switch” and go type lighting!

[Loft]

I saw this at the Mod event at Thorne Brothers where they velcro the poles to the top bar. Another idea is to get a some of quick connects and tubing to create a hoder that will attach to the top bar.

[Shack]

Loft,

That is a great idea! Thanks!

I have about 8 or ten other wrap around Velcro rod holders for my summer poles. That could work if I do not get quick connect.

Basically a person could get one of those dual ended plastic deals, like they have on the end of the strength poles!

[DzNuts]

Anyone remember where the thread from last year is that a bunch of people posted pictures of there homemade creations? I tried searching but had no luck finding it. I'm sure some good idea's for Shackbash are in that thread.

Ryan

[Shack]

Ya, Ryan. I tried looking back and could not find anything.

If anyones finds it, post like here.

I have been hunting last weekend and grouse the week before, but I ripped down a bunch of 2x6 treated into 2x2 frame studs. After deer season, I will put her into high gear. I have already planned out pretty much everything, now I just have to make the plans reality.

[DrJ]

I brought up the old thread from last year. Good Fishing DrJ

[DzNuts]

The doctor always has the remedy. Thanks.

[Bobb-o]

Shackbash, i have that same light setup you have except i bought some LED bulbs to go in place of the regular ones. do the regular ones have too much of a draw?