Questions on Fish House Purchase

[woody1975]

We are looking into purchasing a fish house after we sell ours at the end of the season. We would prefer a 6.5' x 14' v-front and we prefer to finish the interior ourselves. I am sure that plenty of people have done this, but I am wondering what kind of fish house you purchased (Ice Castle, etc) and who got the best price? Who was willing to work with you most? What kind of heater did you go with?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks ,

DL

[muc33]

woody, I too went through this whole...where should I get it, what kind is best, what layout works best, all the questions. I found many who were great dealers or manufacturers to talk to, but then I found one I was very comfortable with and trusted completely. shoot me an email and I will talk to you more, but I feel your pain. It was the same way for me a couple years ago when I bought my new camper. UHHHHHHGGGGG!!!!

[email protected]

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

I'm in your same boat. Originally I was going to purchase the frame, and finish it up myself, but I want a smooth aluminum exterior, and I'm not doing that project on my own. The Soderbloom fish houses seem to be an incredible value, and are all aluminum. They have spray foam insulation, which in my opinion is very important. From what I've gathered here, a fully finished 6 1/2 x 16 house will come in at just under 2,000#.

If I were buying my own frame, it would be the Tundra from Fish House Supply.

[woody1975]

Muc - YOu have mail

[muc33]

woody, I won't get to it till after work is that fine? or you if you want you can post your email, and I can contact you right away. I can't access my yahoo mail from here, just at home.

[woody1975]

Muc,

After work would be fine, but here it is if you get time.

[email protected]

[Neiko]

I would check out Soderblooms. Just go to the BWCA-Duluth board and click on the banner as they are a sponsor. If I ever do it that is the way I am going.

[muc33]

woody, you have mail!

[MuleShack]

Muc,

I sent you one too, but no hurry.

[mr hockeypuck]

I feel for you there is a lot to choose from. I ended up with the one you mentioned. THe first one I bought was a 8' by 16'. Everyone was going to fish with me. Well ended up 90% of the time was by myself (including taking it on and off). Went for the 6.5' by 12' and loving it.

[woody1975]

Thanks Muc!

I think I will be going that route.

Let me know how yours turns out as we won't be ready to move until early spring.

Thanks again,

DL

[muc33]

Muleshack, you have mail!

[MuleShack]

Thanks Muc33.

Much appreciated.

[muc33]

No problem Woody, I will shoot you some pics of mine.

[sandcarp]

I own a Soderbloom house. It is a 8 x 20 "V" front.

I finished it by myself. The ones they are building now are more heavy duty than mine. It was the first and maybe the only 8' he made. I made it realy fancy, Knotty pine interior, 4 bunks, kitchen w/stove and microwave,two tv's, bathroom. etc.

It got a little heavier than I planned, but not to heavy. There are only a few things I would have him change.