Fish Trap Yukon

[braves57]

Anyone have a Fish trap yukon packed with gear that they pull by hand? The reviews I've read on-line recommend only using a Yukon behind a 4wheeler. Since that is not an option, I would like to hear from someone that pulls one before picking one up. Thanks for any input!

Also, anyone fish 3 out of these? Mainly thinking of 2 adults and a kid.

[FishGUY]

I have one that I pull by hand. I attached shoulder straps to it and that makes it much easier to pull. It will depend on conditions as well, with no snow it pulls easy, with a few inches of snow it is a workout. With snow it pulls easier if I put more weight in the rear, this helps keep the front out of the snow.

It may be on the small side for 3 people. It will depend on how many holes you want to fish, what heater you use, and what electronics are used.

Overall great house, have not had any problems.

[broman]

I have a Yukon and pulled it by hand most of last season with full gear. Sometimes by myself and sometimes with a buddy. When there's snow on the lake, it's a bear. The thing weighs 80 lbs without gear. If you've got someone to help you do the pulling, then you'll be okay. Plus, hoisting it into the back of a truck or SUV take a little effort.

I did pick up a single person flipover a few weeks ago for when it's just me and I can't drive on the ice. If you buy the Yukon, you'll also find yourself buying a single man house later like I did.

[gogophers]

I have a Yukon and it is definately liftable and pullable by hand by one guy. You will get a workout depending on how deep the snow gets, but thats true no matter what you are towing behind. I would say it is perfect for 2 adults, add the 3rd and things would start to get tighter.

[FishingPops]

I have fished mine with with 2 kids and me. As long as I sit in between them it is okay. Probably be okay for 2 adults and 1 kid but I have never fished it that way. It is a bear pulling it in the snow-which I do but often end up fishing closer to where my vehicle is parked than I would like. With no snow it is a breeze. I never had a portable before so I can't tell you how much harder it is to pull than others. I don't have any problems loading it into the back of my extended Trailblazer (with both rows of rear seats folded down) but I am 6' 2" so I think that helps. I also am thinking about a one man for when I am alone. Overall I like it and it easily fits all the stuff you want to take with you.

[FishingWebGuy]

I have a FT Voyager (which is 1 size larger) and I pull it by hand all the time. Fresh snow is a huge pain but if there is an existing track to hop on that helps a lot. Glare ice is a breeze. I don't even like fishing 3 people out of the Voyager if everyone is going to have lines down. There is just too much chance for tangled lines.

I have my sled really loaded also and I am still able to pull it. I keep 2 20# propane tanks, 20# gas auger and probably another 20# worth of gear in there. If there is lots of snow you can really feel your legs burning. But if you have 2 guys to pull it you can pull at a light jog.

I've considered getting a scout also for when I go out alone but I'd rather keep all my gear in 1 sled and just get a wheeler to pull it.

[bigminnow]

If you are going 2 adults and 1 child then I would go with the Voyager. I have a voyager and take it out alone most of the time, in the snow is it a beast to pull, on ice it's a breeze. Once set up you have plenty of room forthe minnow bucket, flshers, lights, and a heater. If you think it will usually just be 2 of you I would go with the Yukon, why bother with the extra weight if you don't need to. I got the OK from the wife to get the scout or the guide so I don't have a heart attack when i take the voyager out alone. Bottom line you can't go wrong with any of the Fish traps. just need to decide how many people will be with you most of the time.

[DTro]

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I keep 2 20# propane tanks,

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One isn't enough?

[FishingWebGuy]

Not since the night we ran out of propane but weren't ready to leave yet.

Now every time I get ready to load the sled on the trailer I look at those two tanks and wonder if I should ditch the spare. Then I remember how cold it got that night and how badly we wanted to keep fishing so I leave both of them in and now I'm always prepared.

[not_nuf_time]

I have a Yukon and have hand pulled it out since I,ve had it for three years. Its loaded to the brim and must wiegh about 160 lbs. It can be pulled since I don't have an option on this ice to drive my truck out you either stay home or work. But if you want a decent house thats the price. I treadmill and or eliptical for 35-40 mins 3-4 times a week, but with this snow I"m way more tired when my pull is done. that cheek redness is my blood not blushing

[maros91]

I also have the Yukon. I have pulled it by hand many times this year and in the years past. If you make your own trail it is tougher but can be done. Trail that is already beaten down it is a breeze. I also have a 20lb tank and a auger along with fishing gear when I drag. 3 people will be a tight fit, recommend getting a bigger house for that. No problems for me getting the Yukon into the back of the truck. Set one side on, go back and lift the back side in.