Which Bow Case to Buy?

There really isn’t anything set in stone, but the distance you kept in the begining was very acceptable I would think. As for others moving in and closing the gap, I wouldn’t say anything about it. Sometimes I try to strike up a conversation, other times I’ll move.
Most days I’ll hole hop, so company is a moot point with me anyway.
I guess as you get more ice time under your belt, you’ll develope a prefference in how you fish and with how many people near you and the space that goes with it.

herb– You took the words right out of my mouth. I was thinking the very same thing. You can not add a thing to it.

You were fine in my book as well that should have been enough distance. Usually when I see shacks grouped together I stay away from that area totally, just because with that many people noise and fishing pressure can move the fish away. I usually have the best luck avoiding the crowds all together, and fishing off on my own. In the boat the same way. I usually do just as well, if not better, by staying away and doing my own thing.

I would think to that you were just fine, You are talking somerwhere from 50 to 75 feet away. Thankfully your neighbors felt the same too. Next time you may encounter people that think 100yards is too close to them. I think the main thing is to not set up any closer than you want someone setting up next to you. Herb said it well too.

In La Crosse it’s certainly acceptable to be that close, and even closer, as a lot of the areas are fairly small and require you to get close. If there are open holes near other shanties and in between, I’m not usually afraid to come within 10-15 feet of a shanty. However I don’t drill new holes that close. In community areas those people have to realize that they are fishing where everyone else wants to fish too, and should be accepting of people fishing nearby. If you are ever unsure, the best thing to do is just ask if it is ok if you set up. The worst they can say is you’re a little close, but they will respect you for asking. I know the feeling, there are some very small brushpiles where someone will set up on, and you feel very uncomfortable nosing your way in there. Like I said just get some confirmation, 85% of the time the person is very nice and respectable about it. If they aren’t, well you might catch more fish than them out on your own somewhere anyway

its 10 feet in Minnesota by law
iv seen it all while running the ice house house rental business-10 ft from the houses makes it pretty tricky getting the v-plow through between them and the house, they move on pretty fast, sometimes i would even plow them a road and spot to check out so i dont come off as a bad person while explaining the laws and telling them i have to keep the road open near the houses

of course theres always a few that have to push the limit at 6-7 ft and tell me to go stick it buddy–ok i did, i hopped in the plow truck and plowed around them for 40 minutes, kinda close to clean up the area around the houses at all angles, usually 20 minutes they would get the message and move on with the fickled finger award waving at me – i tried to be there friend first!!! guess they had enough and didnt want me as one?

little different from portables that like to chat to anyone close, now thats fun and fishing, man the info you or they gain could help each other

You guys probably saw this one coming?

Been doing a fair amount of research, and I’m ready to step up and buy a nice case. I do enough traveling with my bow to warrant something nice, so I’m really just looking for the best fit, most features, at the best price.

Did I mention I’ve got about a 9 inch stabilizer? That’s going to complicate things I bet!

I have a Plano… works good for me I can store either Carbon or aluminum arrows. Have been exclusively using carbons so….. My case has been banged around pretty good, and holds up nice. I haven’t ever had to resight either, because of my case

the hard case i have my new reezen doesnt fit well in it so id be interested in a new one also

only you joel would brag about the size of your “stabilizer”

I love the lakewood. Plenty of room for all my accessories and extra arrows, and I don’t have to remove my quiver once I get out of the woods. Bow stays secure, without having to strap it down either.

Get a quick disconect for the Stab. They work great

Life:

Any recommendations on a quick-disconnect?

Joel

Who could have predicted I would do this….????

Joel, I was just at Schaffer today. Get the quick dis-connect for your stab. I like the SKB personally.

I have the SKB i believe it is green and i got it for about $30. It has 3 rows of styrofoam for your arrows that you just slide in. Very worth the money IMO

Tru Glo makes one from around 15 bucks that works pretty good. I like the Muzzy connect myself. Doinker has a nice one too that a few league guys are shooting. There are lots of other though. As for case I have a Plano Pillar Lock that I love. It has rubber clips in it that hold a dozon arrows in it and has a litle compartment in there that holds my quiver with a few arrows in it too.

Joel if you have the money buy an aluminim case, thier costly but a primo case. Im kinda rusty on who has them today but get a good one if you can, maybe around the $100-$125 mark or a little more, thier a class case forsure.

My SKB (smaller one) has held up great for 7yrs.

I purchased the Vangaurd. It is a real nice case! The Reezen fits in it perfectly, quiver stays on, more than enough room with the stablizer, arrow holders, and it locks. Well worth the hondo it cost.