Clampet Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 As promised, I am posting my results of my super lightweight wind shelter as an alternative to expensive portable Ice huts. I discovered through this initial test that I need to make some slight modifications. My first problem was the ice thickness. It was only 5 inches. I was counting on 9-11 inches. This makes for poor support of the poles. My second problem was the hole diameter of 6 inches made with my auger. I thought that by tamping the poles tight with snow and slush, they would be snug. Didn't happen. This caused the poles to lean at a sharp angle. Solution is to purchase a drill with a diameter slightly larger than the poles. This should ensure a tighter, hence snugger fit, hopefully reducing the forward cant of the tarp. THE GOOD NEWS My wind shelter held up in brisk winds. It did not morph into a kite. I was not observed running down the Lake yelling, "Stop, stop, come back, puff, puff ,... groan"! As evidenced by the thermometer, I was enjoying +20C. Plus 20C, in the sun, out of the wind. Isn't that something! Out of the sun, the temp was -11 C. But no wind chill...Hooray! I also caught 35 Perch, all much larger than my last outing. I will be investing in an electric knife to keep Jethro at bay and make the job of filleting those Perch a little easier. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the pics: The arrival. This is the scene that greeted me prior to getting on the lake: The leaning tower of, well you know... And from a different angle Notice the water on the ice, due to the weight of the snow... The Thermometer is looking good! The purpose of all this-->
fishergirl72 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Hey whatever works! And nice pics!
Joey Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Well, a few more modifications and you'll be good to go Paul. Thanks for the pics. Joey
Castmaster Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 It's a good thing you didn't take that thermometer out to of the package. It looks broken.
mattyk Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Thats colddddd! Nice perch, thanks for sharing.
Greencoachdog Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Thats colddddd! Nice perch, thanks for sharing. That's what I was thinkin'!!! You done good Clampet! She may not have morphed into a kite... but it looks like she wanted to... real bad!!! Congratulations on the Perch feast and keeping comfortable in the frozen wasteland!!!
Mike the Pike Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Great catch Paul!Do you think you could put an OFC logo on that tarp.Can we catch Tarpin with those poles?
Bly Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Congrats on the nice perch today AND that you and/or the tarp didn't fly off! Always nice when you have an idea that actually works bly
Kerry Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Hey Clampet,if you put that center pole on the inside of the tarp and set it up a bit like a Vee it probably wouldn't catch as much wind.Heck of a lot cheaper than my trap pro that I've only gotten out once in so far. Kerry
b2kptbo Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 With a little modification it'll be oooh dawgies, nice haul with the perch...
Pinch Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 I built me Clampet inspired wind break yesterday afternoon. I plan on testing it out in belleville this afternoon, I'll take some pics and let you all know how it worked out! Dave
fishnsled Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Hey Clampet,if you put that center pole on the inside of the tarp and set it up a bit like a Vee it probably wouldn't catch as much wind. Kerry That's what we did a few years ago and it worked great. The idea of the paint poles is excellent. We used dowling which was fine but not very portable. We also use a hand drill with a large bit so the poles fit snug but still had a bit of play so you could wiggle them out at the end of the day.
Pinch Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Ok, Im back after a short trip to the BOQ. Unfortunately only one little perch was caught between three of us!! I took along my 5 year old son, so the four hours or so on the ice was enough for him. I brought along my new wind break which was built out of 3 wooden broom handles, a 9 x 12 tarp, 8 cable ties, and a half roll of duct tape. I used a cordless drill with a 1" spade bit and drilled three 4 inch or so holes. The set up worked really well, if i were to change anything on it it would have to be the height. It was about 2 to 3 inches to short. Im 6'4 so when I sit on the chair my head is an inch or so over the top and catches the wind. Other than that it worked great. To transport it I just roll it up and bungee it onto the sled with everything else. And here are the pics.....
cisco Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Pure ingenius! Congrats!! Like Kerry says, have the middle pole on the inside so's the wind pushes the tarp against it rather than away from it. Takes a real outdoorsperson to go forth with a piece of tarp and a vision...... which you did, and you SURVIVED!!!! Keep the ideas a comin'!
Pinch Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Pinch is your dog a newf ?? Thats actually a friend of mines dog, but yes he is a Newf.
knotaclue Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Your friend is lucky, they are a beautiful animal, I’ve had two over the years but my wife said no way to the slobber this time
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