Ice house anchors

[Lost]

I've seen two types of ice house anchors so far. The ones that go through the floor of the ice house and the ones that are attached by a rope that are then anchored into some slightly drilled holes behind the ice house.

Which would be better for use with my little Fish Trap Scout?

[Phred52]

Lost, I have both a Clam 5600 and a Fishtrap Guide, The way I anchor them, is with the partial hole method. I've put eyebolts on both houses and use "quik-snaps" for attachment. In the partial hole, I use a piece of 1/4"x1" flat steel with an 5/16" eyebolt attached off center. When the wind blows, the offset eyebolt (placed on the lower end) will wedge the steel into the walls of the partial hole and you AIN'T gonna go ANYWHERE!!! I HAVE watched "permanant" houses go "Cruisin'" and sat there motionless! GREAT SHOW, LOL!!!! I made my own, they're CHEAP (<$5) and they definitly do WORK! Just cut the 1/4"x1", 1/2" longer than your auger diameter. e.g. 8.25" auger, 8.75" steel. Hey, If you wanna get fancy, SHARPEN 'em!!! The ONLY downside is, If everyone elses' house is cruisin', Who's is gonna hit yours? If you do have questions, I could TRY to get some pics posted.

[Lost]

Thanks Phred! Pictures would be great. I'm not quite catching on to what you're describing.

[P Gottshall]

Here's the simplest & cheapest anchor I've seen. Simply tie this to your shanty & drop it through an unused hole.

Paul

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