The Urban Fisherman Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 With Ginny's blessings I managed to scoop myself up a new toy for a good price... I know I'm going to hear "I told you so" from a few of you guys... My daughter asked me if we could set up our Clam 2000 in the living room and I didn't even hesitate! So, being new to owning a hut of any kind. What do I need in order to have an easy going, and safe trip out with the kid? Happy Holidays, and bring on the ICE! Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Mr. Buddy style propane heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 light weight chair, from the look of your picture. Dress warm, bring lots snack and a big thermal of hot chocolate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Then he's gonna need a pee bucket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I have the Coleman Black Cat heater, hanging LED lights (clam has one with a fan built in) but I picked up a few a $ramma for 2 each without the fan... just some ideas for ya Ryan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 A good set of ice anchors, store bought or home made, keeps the tent and kids where you left them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 As opposed to the heater I opt for the latern, tons of controllable heat plus you get the light when you need it. Other than that I don't bring much. Chair, tackle and go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hey Ryan, I have the same hut. Your gonna love it!! I take my son and his buddy and we fish comfortably in the hut. I have a Mr. Buddy heater (I keep on low for most of the time). I made one upgrade to my hut. Are you towing it out with a sled or ATV or walking out with it? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinger Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 XM Radio!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I would bring a decent sized magnet and a length of string to try and pick up what myself and my child, dropped down the hole! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 ATV or Snowmobile for pulling, lots of snacks for the kids, catching fish will be a bonus. Enjoy the little guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Loving having my small butane stove for fresh cups of coffee, continental breakfast and sausages for lunch/dinner and even the occasional fresh fish fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Kids and water (minnow pails) can only mean one thing, wet hands. I always have a few kitchen type towels with me for drying hands on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Loving having my small butane stove for fresh cups of coffee, continental breakfast and sausages for lunch/dinner and even the occasional fresh fish fry. I concur. Nothing like a warm meal out on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyBill Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 This'll be my first year with a portable hut, so I've been wondering the same things. I picked these up yesterday at BPS, Frabill shelter hooks. I figure anything I can get off the floor & out from under my feet is a good thing. The funny thing about these is BPS only wants $4.99 CDN for a pair. Frabill's website wants $5.99 USD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Those are sweet, I'm gonna have to get me some (or make some). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I concur. Nothing like a warm meal out on the ice. Yah.. but why do I always have to prepare it for you ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Then he's gonna need a pee bucket... Buy ya already got a big hole in the ice. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Those are sweet, I'm gonna have to get me some (or make some). Two sided velcro tape and bungee hooks. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 You only need four of those if it's a four fish limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 With Ginny's blessings I managed to scoop myself up a new toy for a good price... I know I'm going to hear "I told you so" from a few of you guys... My daughter asked me if we could set up our Clam 2000 in the living room and I didn't even hesitate! So, being new to owning a hut of any kind. What do I need in order to have an easy going, and safe trip out with the kid? Happy Holidays, and bring on the ICE! Cheers, Ryan I have the same hut,and a black cat heater,a peak1 back packing stove and lantern.And for the kids entertainment a fish finder and an aquaview.got to keep them occupied when fishing is slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Everybody has mentioned everything from heaters and tackle to satellite radios. You might want to bring along an auger too. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Skates a puck and some sticks. My kids never really got the fishing bug...but when they where real young and the fish where not co-operating...lacing up the skates for a while was a real crowd pleaser. I also always bring a small shovel. It can be used for snowing in your hut really quickly. And when the kids are out it doubles as a zamboni to clear off a skating area as long as the snow isn't too deep. Or they can dig in a snow bank and play with it for awhile. Dress em up warm and keep them busy. Kids with rosy cheeks and sleeping on the way home means you had a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 This is all good stuff guys! Thanks for the pointers... and the laughs.. I haven't the time to reply to all of you right now, but keep 'em comin! Cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhare Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Mr. Buddy style propane heater. Have to agree with Ben, keeping them warm will keep them happy. I use my mr. Buddy to cook hot dogs and heat stuff on all the time, just be a little creative and you can modify it to a stove/heater I keep a cheap hand crank radio in my hut, comes in handy sometimes and no let down from dead batteries. congrats on the new hut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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