How do you prevent the ice shanties from freezing to the ice, so you can't move them?

Do you fish test holes first, before putting them in place?

Do you leave them in the same place all season or move them to follow the fish?

Most Winters around here, there's not more than a few days the ice could support a shantie. Some years we don't even get ice that would support a fisherman.

Keith

Cost more then my house and 20 acres. To catch a fish.

Always thought of thought renting an ice house for a few days or so would be a nice vacation. Anyone hear know of a good rental deal? Doesn't need to be super fancy.

Most every big lake in Minnesota has a resort or outfitter that rents houses. It only depends on what you want. You can get anything from a Hub (tent) set up to a Wheal house that has running water and can be hauled down the road on its own wheels. If I were recommending a place for someone that has not done it before, I would suggest a resort on Lake of The Woods in Minnesota. One that has rooms or cabins on shore with a full restaurant and meal package. They would transport you out to fish during the day and bring you back in for the night. Meals bait and transportation included.

Would a pop up blind, mr buddy heater, and a five gallon bucket to sit on work?

Would a pop up blind, mr buddy heater, and a five gallon bucket to sit on work?