Who did you get a shack from in South Dakota?

On the flip side of this coin of the setup of this shack, Do you guys put all the wind poles in when setting it up? I had an old Frabill Predator and never used them in that but it wasnt thermal either. Just curious about that. If you do use them where do you position the front one so it doesnt interfere with the door…? I would assume its placed right where the zipper meets the end of the door.

I am in need of help with a boot. I have owned the Baffin Impacts for 3 years and love them but the only issue at the moment is I am unable to zip my bibs up over them because of their bulk.
I ordered the Muck Arctic Pro size 14 and didnt like the fact they compressed my calf so much. I wear a size 14 shoe so perhaps I just need to get the next size bigger.
Then I ordered size 15 Muck Arctic Sport mid cut as these boots were a little shorter profile boot. These were ok just the left boot seemed like it is sized wrong because it is really tight at the ankle.
Then I tried the Lacrosse Ice Kings size 15 and these seem to be sized way off. I put a pair of wool socks on and they are way too tight.
I am not sure if the struggle is getting a boot that sized. I am looking at a pair of Irish Setter snow claw as these come in 14 wide. Also might look at the mickey mouse boots but they seem so heavy. Any advice would be appreciated.

Yes. I put it in there for mine. The box on ours measured 78″ and the shack is 74. You have a little wiggle room…little key word.

I have tried the artic pro this year but they are so tall and compress my calf. I maybe need to try the next size bigger perhaps. They were super comfortable. So I tried the muck artic sport which are lower cut. These were better but still not satisfied. So I orders the ice kings last night. Hoping they are the ticket.
I have the Baffin impacts and love them but I can’t zip up my bibs over them. That’s the only reason I’m looking to upgrade.

Do you have a wheeler to pull it with? Also the resort your looking at is a 600-650 deniere I believe not 1200 like the pro models. The boat seats and higher thermal are pro features. The bench seats has the lower thermal.

As I recall, I always thought they said to put it in the directly to the lure either way, with a snap or line.

When using this did you feel like it was worth it? Just picked one up and hoping they are nice. Seem nice if you are loading the shack multiple times in a day.

So I took the plunge today about 1pm. I am the proud owner of the Lodge Pro. Love the way it looks and excited to it on the ice. I did the full package with hyfax, both tow bars, and the cover. They had the hitch pivot on sale so I thought if you are gonna go all out, go for it. Just have to attach the canvas to the sled now and I will be done. Looking to get that done tomorrow night. Thanks all for your help.

Yes. That is my favorite spinning reel to date. That and my Abu Garcia cardinal. Great reel, nice drag. Enjoy

I have ordered from Vados Bait a couple time and been satisfied. Cant speak on any other place.

Thank you for all your help. I am planning on picking mine up next weekend. After reading another post on here I am a little nervous about putting it together. Hoping to trick it out with lights in my free time. Thanks again to all.

Can someone give me a link to the Red Gammie? I tried to do a search and wasnt able to find anything.

Where are you at Riley? The car is packed and I can be there in about 10 hours.

Eelpout guy- I am not throwing in the towel. Just was hoping to get ice before the first of the year. And in order to use this shack I will need 4 wheeler safe ice. Dont want to spend all that money for a couple of ice fishing trips and then have a better shack come out next year.

Benelli- Where did you put your LED lights? I have heard of guys mounting them in the sled to find things and also on the bars of the shack.

Thanks for all the replies. I think I am gonna just pull the trigger. I am just curious what you like about the resort, Prospector. I usually do pull with a 4 wheeler but only fish with one friend in the shack. I mostly run and gun honestly and the shack is just for super cold days and fishing into the evening. I currently fish out of a Frabill Predator non thermal. Love that shack and hate to sell it but with all the reviews on Otter I want to take a plunge into a Thermal shack to see what all the hub bub is about.