Taking The Train To Devils Lake?

[JBMasterAngler]

I was reading up on taking the amtrak out to devils lake to save on gas money. After reading the rules on checked baggage it appears I wouldn't be able to take my auger with me...is this true? I plan on renting an ice house anyway, but would like to be able to drill a bunch of holes outside of the shack. If I can't bring my own, can I rent one or have someone from the resort punch a bunch of holes for me? Other than that it looks like a fun money saving trip.

[marine_man]

Typically a guide will punch a couple of extra holes outside the house, as long as your request isn't too crazy or too far from the house. The guide may be more inclined if there's a little tip in it for him / her, but I don't think your request is too unreasonable.

marine_man

[JBMasterAngler]

That's not too bad then. I guess the number of holes would depend on the number of people also. Would about 6 holes be too much to ask for? And yes, I wouldn't have any problem tipping the guy...especially since the ice will probably be about 36 inches thick. Thanks for the info, I'll probably find out tonight if I can make this trip possible.

[kobear]

Woodland is supposed to have Strikemasters for rent $25 a day.

[Scott M]

How about a hand auger on AmTrak? Just a thought...

[JBMasterAngler]

The rules stated any sharp objects such as knives and axes, etc are prohibited, so I assume augers are as well. But yeah, fuel or oil or other chemicals are prohibited as well.

[JBMasterAngler]

1 more question about the train...if I want to bring a bunch of fish home, how am I going to take them on the train? Cooler? What is the transportation laws on fish and/or fillets from ND to MN?

[Tom7227]

Try this:

http://gf.nd.gov/

Are you going to need any help eating them also?

[JBMasterAngler]

YES!

[marine_man]

A cooler packed with snow / ice ought to be enough for you to get them home.

Good luck!

marine_man

[Sifty]

Jb how was the trip.

I've always thought it would be fun to take the train.

Sifty

[JBMasterAngler]

I wasn't planning on going until the first or 2nd weekend of march. But it looks like it's not going to happen this year. We're leaning more towards a trip to ely for some lake trout fishing. Hopefully next year I can plan it out a little better and make it happen though.