Ice Fishing Shelter Brands

Brand Names Do Matter

Just like shopping for cars, clothing, or fruit punch, there are a variety of brands to choose from. It is no different in the world of ice fishing. There are solid products, and then there are the top-of-the-line products. There are more products than one can possibly imagine to aid in the process of ice fishing, which makes ice fishing all the more fun.

Ice shelter brands

Not unlike shoes, brand recognition counts

It is expected that there is competition within any product market. And the ice shelter market is not an exception. Just like there are endless options and versions of ice fishing shelters, there are different manufacturers and brands to choose from.

For a sport such as ice fishing, it is only fitting that Eskimo is a very trusted brand of ice shelters (among other cold-related items). One of the most popular products is the Eskimo Pro 2-Person Ice Fishing Shelter. The Eskimo Pro ice fishing shelter is a portable ice shelter that is easy to set up with a folding suitcase-style design. It combines water- and fire-resistant, heavy-duty fabric with an extra-long skirt to block out the wind and a rugged polyethylene case/floor.

Frabill is another name synonymous with ice shelters. Frabill Portable Ice Shelters have provided anglers with superior features and convenience for years. Frabill provides a comprehensive line of products that can fit into anyone's budget. Its entire line-up has professional-grade features such as Arctic Armor tents with long ice skirts to seal out the cold, self-repairing coil-style zippers, sewn-in mesh pockets, and detachable clear-view windows to name a few. These guys really know fishing.

Shappell Ice Shelters are known for being user-friendly. Their S2000 model takes one person less than one minute to put up. In addition, they are very portable. The same model features a polyethylene base so it is lightweight and rugged. Other features typical of the Shappell shelter are the full-length windows and large fishing holes inside. Listed at around $200, it is affordable and will last through many seasons.

Clam Corp. boasts the top-selling portable shelter of all time in the Fish Trap Guide flip-over shelter. This versatile shack offers ample space for two and features a molded polyethylene sled, tubular aluminum frame, weather-shielding Ice Armor tent, and two cushioned swivel seats. Clam Corp. also has the Fish Trap X and The Clam lines. Always looking at innovations, The Clam 5600 offers a full 66 inches of headroom with enough floor space to accommodate three lively anglers and all their gadgets. You can also connect two or more Clam 5600s to create the ultimate ice fishing party shack.

Once inside your cozy ice shelter, it's time to start catching fish. There are numerous accessories to add a scientific component to ice fishing, and Vexilar Incorporated provides this assistance. Vexilar manufactures high-quality marine electronics and accessories for the North American fresh water and ice fishing markets and is the leader in color flasher depth-finder/fish-finder technology. And, really, who would turn down good help?