securing a flip over in the wind

[deathmatch782]

What might be the best method to secure a flip over shanty in the wind. Let's assume that there isn't enough snow available to bank well.

[Sutty]

They make ice anchors, I have not tried them as I usually have it hooked to my atv or if driving out use the truck to block the wind.

[mrfish1991]

What about putting some big nails or stakes behind you and tying your shelter to those?

[riverrat56]

I bought some of the screw in ice anchors, and then put a short section of rope off of them with a caribiner clip on the end, then put eye bolts on the back side of the fish house sled...

Works really well, but be sure to put in the anchors and get the house snugged up tight before you drill the holes, this will make sure you get the holes in the correct areas.

[eyebjim]

I have the ice anchors and they work very good as long as you have more than about 3.5 inches of ice to get a partial hole drilled to put them in. No more chasing the shack across glare ice.

[deathmatch782]

So drill a hole about 3-4" deep and anchor in that. I like the eye bolt idea.

Yeah, i'm sick of chasing my shanty when drilling holes, or having it move when im sitting in it.

[Sandmannd]

Ice Anchors. Screw them into the ice by hand, very easy to do, and attach to the house with bungie.

[Kidd]

A short 2x4 and a length of rope is all you need. Tie the rope to the 2x4, drill a hole behind your house, drop the 2x4 down the hole and tie to your shack. When done, remove 2x4 from hole and go home.

[TruthWalleyes]

A short 2x4 and a length of rope is all you need. Tie the rope to the 2x4, drill a hole behind your house, drop the 2x4 down the hole and tie to your shack. When done, remove 2x4 from hole and go home.

Doesn't the hole freeze completely over in cold days...the days you usually need the anchors!

[Finlander]

100lbs. of sand bags!LOL

[Kidd]

Doesn't the hole freeze completely over in cold days...the days you usually need the anchors!

For the few times I've done this, I've been able to chip the ice from the hole and remove the 2x4. Worst case scenario would be cutting the rope and leaving the 2x4 in the ice.

[EyeGuide]

I second what RiverRat said. Very similar to what I do on all my houses and they stay put in any wind conditions. This method is very easy so moving is very quick.

[walleyewild]

Strikemaster ice locks, after there is 4"+ ice works great.

WW

[TruthWalleyes]

Do i need to buy an "ice anchor", or can i save a few bucks and buy the right i-bolt in a hardware store?

[SteveD]

I keep a 9/16 socket and a ratchet in my ice fishing tackle box. I bought an 8" hex head lag bolt that I just ratchet into the ice. I throw the tow rope from my portable over the bolt and it's not going anywhere. Takes about 30 seconds to anchor down the portable. Cheap to - only cost was the lag bolt. I bought a couple of bolts - nice to have a spare just in case.

[metro fisherman]

I have the Clam Command Post that came with six anchors. They work really well and I dont drill a partial hole to screw them in. You can put your tow rope in it or tie rope between them and your house.

[TruthWalleyes]

I keep a 9/16 socket and a ratchet in my ice fishing tackle box. I bought an 8" hex head lag bolt that I just ratchet into the ice. I throw the tow rope from my portable over the bolt and it's not going anywhere. Takes about 30 seconds to anchor down the portable. Cheap to - only cost was the lag bolt. I bought a couple of bolts - nice to have a spare just in case.

That's exactly my plan!

Thanks

[jhanks50]

On kind of the same topic I have a Fish Trap Voyeger and the tarp is only conected to the poles at the top and at the sled so this leaves a lot of free room on the sides for it to blow around in the wind, has anyone found a good way to deal with this and ideally get it strapped down to the poles on both sides as well like the frabill houses have? (sorry if that didnt make any sense)

[deathmatch782]

It's the same on my frabill, best is to bring a small shovel and bank some snow along the sides.