Well I am really starting to get the itch for ice. I know I am going to be putting some leds in my otter before the new ice season, but when I started to look into what others have done it really got me thinking. What modifications have you guys done to your portables?
I haven’t done much. I find it easier if I am going to need lights to just have my led light strip that is internally powered by batteries and it clamps on to the polls. I hate having to think about charging another battery and remember to grab it. I am all about light weight and the quicker I can get set up the better. Plus is you have one with wires the wires will be there all the time so you risk damaging them. IMO get a nice light that you can just take in and out that you can clamp or put on one of your polls.
Regarding light I have two suggestions that I like. I use a cooler to store all my portable gear. I like to adhere a light to the inside lid. You can one tap the light while you dig for gear -or- flip the lid up and have it light the entire area as you pack up to leave. The second is a bike light. The clamps fit the portable poles and it has a quick release. It is on the same line as Allan is talking about above.
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So sorry for the delayed response. So I have a frabill light in my house already and it doesn’t put out much light. So I bought led strip (initially to put in my boat) and intstalled some in the house today. Mind the not so awesome pics.
Also right after I bought my house I also got some frabill rod holders for like 7 bucks for the pair off amazon. That is all I have for now.
In other news the FW told me that because we now have a dog that we need. Bigger icehouse. I told her I am not thrilled about getting rid of the one I have. She says “well we should just get a hub shelter too”. Oh thank you Jesus. So next on the purchase list is a otter XHT lodge hub shelter so we can have room for the pup.
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Rod holders and next purchase
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I put leds in my otter. Put a 12v battery in an small ammo box that I added 2 12v outlet to. The battery stays in the shelter and is charged by a 6 amp charger via cigarette plug adapter. The charge goes straight to float charge. It’s like having on onboard charger in your boat.
Where can one find this type of rod holder? Thanks.
Sorry, I should have mentioned the yellow rod holders in Chris’s post.
Sorry, I should have mentioned the yellow rod holders in Chris’s post.
tim there frail 1644 2-pack rod holders about $10 goto frabil’s web sight I believe reeds has them to….Kent
Thank you for the information Kent
Pop rivited aluminium angle on for a lip to hold these rod holders on.They slip in under the upper rolled edge and sit securely on the angle and can be placed anywhere. Fish safe.p.s. I was alseep when I slipped the holders in upside down for the pic.
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