Ice fishing is a winter sport that is gaining popularity seemingly at breakneck pace. Given the advances in this industry over the past decade, it is no wonder this is taking place. Today is equipment is lightweight, portable, and extremely refined for the ice fishing game. Gone are the days of freezing on the ice catching no fish. This is especially true with the modern ice fishing house. If you have a modem and ice fishing house lately, you're in for a world of change.

Types of ice fishing houses

Old-school ice fishermen are very knowledgeable about the large, heavy, bulky, and leaky icehouse of yesteryear. Thankfully in its place are several different options. If you are one that likes to sit in one spot in a very comfortable ice house, not only do you have the standard ice houses, there are also a great new invention called the wheelhouse. Simply attach them to your truck hitch and move them from spot to spot. If you're more of a run and gun type ice fishermen, a portable ice fishing shelter is the ticket. If houses are lightweight, extremely portable, and come with a canvas sheath that while very thin retains heat extremely well.

How to use an ice fishing house to your advantage

one of my favorite ways to use my ice fishing house to catch more fish than my competition is to use it as a base camp. I will finish in the house from time to time, mostly to warm up, but also if the fish are biting. Invariably, the fishing will slow down and I will take a track from the icehouse and punch holes all around it. This allows me to follow the fish while still remaining warm. The key being I can fish for a longer period of time than I otherwise would be able to. This works best when you're icehouse is on a known piece of fish producing structure.

Another great method, is to simply use a portable icehouse in a run and gun fashion. Before you get started fishing, punch about 30 to 50 holes in a large area. Go up and down depths as well as in and out of weeds. At this point bring your portable house to a hole and start fishing. As soon as the bite calms down move to the next hole. Keep doing this until you're done fishing for the day.

As can be seen there are many ways to use an ice fishing house to catch more fish winter. By using your fish house to the best ability you are guaranteed to catch more and bigger fish. Is it tips above to get the most out of your ice fishing house.