COMFORT

It's hard to imagine sitting on a bucket out on the open ice and enjoying ice fishing except on those rare days of a thaw in January and February. I remember my dad and I first rigging up wind breaks and all kinds of devices to keep us more comfortable so we could concentrate more on fishing instead of constant movement to stay warm, de-icing our lines and keeping the holes open. Since those early days, I've built ice huts that were either too heavy and clumbsy to be of any practical use, or ones the first gust of wind leveled. I've owned half a dozen different commercial solutions, and am absolutey convinced the Viking ice hut is the best model available. There's little enjoyment making ice fishing an endurance test, the low cost and ingenuity of these portable shelters goes a long way to maximizing productive and enjoyable winter fishing trips.

It folds up and fits easily into all cars or trucks. Its lightweight, sturdy, durable, and goes up in 60 seconds. The plastic floor is immune to rotting from wet and keeps your feet off the ice. It never ceases to amaze me how these huts keep you sufficiently warm without a heater and the accompanying fumes. Between solar heat and body heat, we find ourselves unzipping the door a bit for fresh air, even on the coldest days.

The Viking, or hut of your choice, will keep you comfortable so you can fish longer. Just as important, fishing in a hut keeps your line, spool, and rod guides from icing up so you can have an aggravation free time of fishing. And using a hut takes away the need for having layers of heavy clothing. I've had times on sunny days where I've stripped down to my t-shirt inside my little sauna box!

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