Thank you for saving me time and money and for all your hard work, love all the ice fishing hacks, I would love to see you do a ice fishing milk create build I just made one with a small ammo can attached love it!
What cot is that? Looks like I need that one. Your cot you updated in description has broken link with no info. Thanks! Great video, just bought one for my son and I to camp on the ice this year.
Too funny I remember when you got into fishing, now you have the biggest shack out there lol I just picked up the Eskimo 650xd so I can bring wife and kid this year so now i have the ottar 2 man lodge flip for the snowmobile, Eskimo evo 2 for pulling, 3 man pop up and two 1 man flips so thats makes 6 shacks total now so yeah I get it lol
I just stumbled across your channel. I gotta ask where you are from ? I noticed all the K-State stuff. I'm a huge wildcat fan "even have a powercat tattoo". I'm in Topeka. KS
did you ever think about just wrapping the wires around the poles but none the less great setup...and ya up here in northern Minnesota things are freezing up nicely. Just seen a report for upper red that already has over 4 inches and a few guides will be letting people out after next weekend
I'm ready for my yearly trip to red! I didn't want to wrap the wires, but yes it definitely crossed my mind. Wasn't sure about collapsing it with them inside.
Great demo vid, totally sold on the tent and lights, Is the tent water proof and how far does the isulation reach down?, we have more rain than ice here in Germany atm, thanks again for the vid.
No shacks are completely waterproof. It does a good job, we were out all day this past week in a 3-5 inch snow storm and it did just fine. Retains heat and everyone was dry. Heavy rain and I'm not too sure.
Thanks for the review. Just got a steal on mine during BPS Ice Insanity. From Illinois here, and I'm thinking a trip up north on some good early ice for a few nights is in order... Tight Lines!!!
Thanks for this video I just recently ordered the vortex Lodge and it should be here this Thursday.. this is exactly what I was looking for as far as lighting.. going to place my order today.. again thanks for the video 👍🏽👍🏽.... BTW.. new subscriber
very informative videos. ive subscribed for when i get my monster lodge and need a light reminder. How have you enjoyed the shelter? any cons you would address to a new owner of the monster lodge?
Can you see how long they last on a 12v battery. Just curious because if I am out on a weekend will 1 battery be enough. Love the vid though. Love how you did the setup
I can probably figure that out. Accidentally left them on over night and it didn't do anything. Still running the same battery on them now while I work on it without ever charging.
Thanks for the lighting ideas. I've been trying to figure out how to make a cheap lighting situation for videoing during the nite-bite. I'd probably want to slap some velcro on the poles and the back of the lights because the wind in ND is going to make the tent and poles bang around too much to keep them tucked.
30+ on Mille Lacs this week and they didn't really budge. Worked pretty well so far. I am still putting them up and taking them down each trip, but it really only takes a couple minutes.
They keep switching up the link on me. If you click it and then go to the sellers page or similar products there is the "white" option which are the ones I have.
Loved the video thank you just bought monster arrives Feb 1st can't wait!! Question - the ebay link the lights are sold out. Do you have a runner up you can suggest as well as a battery? I found something on Amazon but worry it won't be comparable.
On Amazon, search Truck Bed Lights. They are comparable, but the ones I ordered just were quite as bright. I just run them off a standard 12v 9ah battery like for the flasher units.
thanks for sharing, ive been looking for lights for a week now. i was going to go with the clam hub light but those are 50$... ide rather by 3-4 sets of these!
I have been using a double hub non insulated frabil for 7 years...its getting pretty worn out lol. "The perch church" tomorrow I'm ordering this thing. I went to a flip shanty 2 years ago for solo trips. Im gonna sell it. I'm already all set up for the otter and still used the church some the last 2 years. I've done everything your doing and it's the only way to fish. The load ability and transporting of that shanty plus gear with a quad or snowmobile is better in the truck and on and off the ice. I live in west Michigan btw. And will be heading north to the yoop around 🎄 and new years for a overnight on the ice..I hope lol.. should I keep the ole church and use it for a wheeler garage on the ice?
Finally got this thing out, it is awesome! Vids coming soon! I am confident you will enjoy it if the frabil kept you good for 7 years! Overnights in this thing will be great!
@@JLewisFishing actually I changed my mind after many hours of heavy thinking. Lol...settled on the clam Yukon xl..pick up at cabelas tomorrow. I fish alone 90% of the time and the mobility factor is huge. on these large bodies of water here in Michigan with flip shanty makes more sense. I'll just wait till next year for the new big dog...all I can say is good riddance on the shappell. Lol praying for good ice on Saginaw bay. Can't wait to get out I'm a lil jealous of you guys west of the big lakes.
So will our regular buddy heater (not the BIG buddy) heat this bad boy? Also... what kind of “flooring” would you suggest? I would use this for BOTH winter and summer camping.
I used the regular size this past week and turned it off a lot of the time as it was too hot. It retains heat really well, but haven't used it in extreme cold yet. I'm okay being a bit chilly but can't stand being too hot!
I have two velcro style hooks that go onto the ceiling poles for my coat or heavier clothing. There are two big nets built in that I use for gloves and smaller items.
No shack will be waterproof. All of the shack fabrics have small holes with stitching, but I have been out in rain and heavy snow. Condensation can drip, but otherwise there is next to no water that gets inside.
I just received my Monster lodge today. The one thing that I don't understand about it is the beacon light. Does anyone use these? I can't even get mine to work, is it just a twist on and off? Mine came without any instructions.
It has a light sensor in it. Put in the battery and take to a dark place, it will start blinking. That way you can put in on when you set up and it will turn on when it gets dark. Helps for people to see you overnight so you don't get smoked by a snow machine!
It has a light sensor in it. Put in the battery and take to a dark place, it will start blinking. That way you can put in on when you set up and it will turn on when it gets dark. Helps for people to see you overnight so you don't get smoked by a snow machine!
You convinced me to get a monster lodge!! On the way now. Just a question on the lights how many strands did you run i don't know if you said or not thanks!
Funny story, my wife just pushed me to purchase this. I was looking at the 6 sided vortex. I have 4 kids and she absolutely loved the extra space. I was thinking the 6 sided was going to be the better fit, but she was having none of it.
I looked at that one as well, but the layout didn't seem as nice for what I wanted as this was. Easier to section off for all of my gear. Hope you like it!
think you are going end up hating those lights lol. Thats too much hassle for me. Keep an eye peeled on amazon, snagged a clam hub light for 20$ its bomb and stays on the hub, connect the batt and you're done
@@JLewisFishing We just bought a Nordic Legend hub,100+sq ft,fished in it for 1st time last night,had 6 adults in it with plenty of room for another,could have fit more but 3 were unexpected guests and didn't plan out the holes well.That was may plan,to string lights on the poles and zip tie and add some alligator clips for battery, I have a old spare vexilar battery,should have plenty of life if only running 12v for a few hrs.Tight Lines!
Thank you for saving me time and money and for all your hard work, love all the ice fishing hacks, I would love to see you do a ice fishing milk create build I just made one with a small ammo can attached love it!
Like those lights. I think you will be happy with just putting them up and taking down. These will be the next set of lights I probably go with.
I bought the monster after watching your last vid. Going to also do an overnight for the first time. Thanks for posting this vid. Good luck this year.
Hope you enjoy it! Good luck to you as well! Think I may hit Upper Red in the next couple weeks if everything holds up!
What cot is that? Looks like I need that one. Your cot you updated in description has broken link with no info. Thanks! Great video, just bought one for my son and I to camp on the ice this year.
Hello love the helpful video, can you please tell me what kind of cot that is
Too funny I remember when you got into fishing, now you have the biggest shack out there lol I just picked up the Eskimo 650xd so I can bring wife and kid this year so now i have the ottar 2 man lodge flip for the snowmobile, Eskimo evo 2 for pulling, 3 man pop up and two 1 man flips so thats makes 6 shacks total now so yeah I get it lol
lol thats a bunch of shacks! I've still got my one man Kenai Pro, but yeah its kind of an addiction at this point!
How does the insulation and heat retention hold up compared to the eskimo 850xd or the Nordic legend Aurora lodge for anyone who has had either?
I just stumbled across your channel. I gotta ask where you are from ? I noticed all the K-State stuff. I'm a huge wildcat fan "even have a powercat tattoo". I'm in Topeka. KS
Thanks. Really nice video. Love your set up! Very smart.
did you ever think about just wrapping the wires around the poles but none the less great setup...and ya up here in northern Minnesota things are freezing up nicely. Just seen a report for upper red that already has over 4 inches and a few guides will be letting people out after next weekend
I'm ready for my yearly trip to red! I didn't want to wrap the wires, but yes it definitely crossed my mind. Wasn't sure about collapsing it with them inside.
I picked up the lights. I'm looking forward to using them in my Clam X600 the next two weeks.
How did the lights work for you?
@@jessesutterfield8838 I'll hopefully use them this weekend.
@@co5bass5 please let mek know how they work,.thanks
Did you mention anywhere what cot that is? Looks like something that would fit me.
Thanks for the realtime set up and breakdown.
Great demo vid, totally sold on the tent and lights, Is the tent water proof and how far does the isulation reach down?, we have more rain than ice here in Germany atm, thanks again for the vid.
No shacks are completely waterproof. It does a good job, we were out all day this past week in a 3-5 inch snow storm and it did just fine. Retains heat and everyone was dry. Heavy rain and I'm not too sure.
Have you had rain leak through it?
Does otter make a floor for this tent?
Thanks for the review. Just got a steal on mine during BPS Ice Insanity. From Illinois here, and I'm thinking a trip up north on some good early ice for a few nights is in order... Tight Lines!!!
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for this video I just recently ordered the vortex Lodge and it should be here this Thursday.. this is exactly what I was looking for as far as lighting.. going to place my order today.. again thanks for the video 👍🏽👍🏽.... BTW.. new subscriber
very informative videos. ive subscribed for when i get my monster lodge and need a light reminder. How have you enjoyed the shelter? any cons you would address to a new owner of the monster lodge?
Can you see how long they last on a 12v battery. Just curious because if I am out on a weekend will 1 battery be enough. Love the vid though. Love how you did the setup
I can probably figure that out. Accidentally left them on over night and it didn't do anything. Still running the same battery on them now while I work on it without ever charging.
Thanks for the lighting ideas. I've been trying to figure out how to make a cheap lighting situation for videoing during the nite-bite. I'd probably want to slap some velcro on the poles and the back of the lights because the wind in ND is going to make the tent and poles bang around too much to keep them tucked.
30+ on Mille Lacs this week and they didn't really budge. Worked pretty well so far. I am still putting them up and taking them down each trip, but it really only takes a couple minutes.
I went to the link you have for them lights. It says something about blue. Are these bright white like yours or do they have a blue tinted. Thanks
They keep switching up the link on me. If you click it and then go to the sellers page or similar products there is the "white" option which are the ones I have.
I would like to buy one I currently have an Eskimo tent I've been having pretty good luck with the Eskimo fish tent.
Loved the video thank you just bought monster arrives Feb 1st can't wait!! Question - the ebay link the lights are sold out. Do you have a runner up you can suggest as well as a battery? I found something on Amazon but worry it won't be comparable.
On Amazon, search Truck Bed Lights. They are comparable, but the ones I ordered just were quite as bright. I just run them off a standard 12v 9ah battery like for the flasher units.
@@JLewisFishing thank you so much !
thanks for sharing, ive been looking for lights for a week now. i was going to go with the clam hub light but those are 50$... ide rather by 3-4 sets of these!
Picked up a clam hub light at end of season last year for $20 puts out tons of light
yeah those things are 50$ now lol.
I would love to see this video made again but on the ice.
I'll do a full setup for you this weekend. just finished the resort setup video posting tomorrow monster lodge next week.
Do you have a 5'7" box on the tundra?
Yes its a CrewMax. This thing can even fit across the back seat in the carry bag. Pretty small footprint.
what kind of cot is that?
I have been using a double hub non insulated frabil for 7 years...its getting pretty worn out lol. "The perch church" tomorrow I'm ordering this thing. I went to a flip shanty 2 years ago for solo trips. Im gonna sell it. I'm already all set up for the otter and still used the church some the last 2 years. I've done everything your doing and it's the only way to fish. The load ability and transporting of that shanty plus gear with a quad or snowmobile is better in the truck and on and off the ice. I live in west Michigan btw. And will be heading north to the yoop around 🎄 and new years for a overnight on the ice..I hope lol.. should I keep the ole church and use it for a wheeler garage on the ice?
Finally got this thing out, it is awesome! Vids coming soon! I am confident you will enjoy it if the frabil kept you good for 7 years! Overnights in this thing will be great!
@@JLewisFishing actually I changed my mind after many hours of heavy thinking. Lol...settled on the clam Yukon xl..pick up at cabelas tomorrow. I fish alone 90% of the time and the mobility factor is huge. on these large bodies of water here in Michigan with flip shanty makes more sense. I'll just wait till next year for the new big dog...all I can say is good riddance on the shappell. Lol praying for good ice on Saginaw bay. Can't wait to get out I'm a lil jealous of you guys west of the big lakes.
I will definitely be holding on to the big frabil intill I get that big otter like you have..good luck this season and good job on the videos..
Is it 9' at the bottom or at the hub? Looking to possibly get a shack that can accommodate 3 cots and a table for food and what not.
I jumped the gun on commenting. Doesn't look like it will.
Probably not 3. I saw a stackable cot that may work for a couple people though.
@@JLewisFishing yep a disco bed 2 man bunk bed cot. A bit on the expensive side though but saves a ton of room. Can even turn into a couch
So will our regular buddy heater (not the BIG buddy) heat this bad boy?
Also... what kind of “flooring” would you suggest? I would use this for BOTH winter and summer camping.
I used the regular size this past week and turned it off a lot of the time as it was too hot. It retains heat really well, but haven't used it in extreme cold yet. I'm okay being a bit chilly but can't stand being too hot!
I used the foam eva flooring and it works great! Buy in bulk from Amazon and can change out pieces as needed.
9:50 the boogie starts flapping in his left nostril lol
Hooks to hang gear ( bibs ect..) to dry.. what have you done for that?
I have two velcro style hooks that go onto the ceiling poles for my coat or heavier clothing. There are two big nets built in that I use for gloves and smaller items.
Ok thanks for the response.. I have those also in my hideout.. otter hooks..
And its bigger than the clam escape?
The clam is 12 x 12 ft in a octagon
A small toggle switch would be cool to divide the lights front to back or all
I just said this last night as we were out walleye fishing in South Dakota! Great idea!
Of course the lights are out of stock. Typical for this year.
Thanks for the info.
Great setup.
Cabela's has a chair with a back that is made to sit on cot,s its should work for you. Shack is sweet
Appreciate the tip! I will look it up for sure!
Great job buddy 👍🚀
What is the denier on that?
600
👍💯🎣🎣🎣🎣.
You will need a big heater & lots of propane! That’s a lot of volume to heat.
That would be awesome if it was made in an insulated version! I would sell or just keep my small Eskimo I3 as an extra and buy one of those bad boys!
It has 600 denier fabric. They heavier insulated shacks are 900 denier, so this one stays plenty warm!
I found out when you leave the doors unzipped it will not have any air in it so it will go in your bag a lot easier.
Wouldnt aur just go out the bottom
Is it waterproof ?
No shack will be waterproof. All of the shack fabrics have small holes with stitching, but I have been out in rain and heavy snow. Condensation can drip, but otherwise there is next to no water that gets inside.
Could you do other videos outside
I typically fish outside...not exactly sure what you meant!
When do you think you be able to uesd it on the ice
I live in Pennsylvania. We don't have ice yet
I just received my Monster lodge today. The one thing that I don't understand about it is the beacon light. Does anyone use these? I can't even get mine to work, is it just a twist on and off? Mine came without any instructions.
Same here mine didn't work out of the box, and can't find any instructions online.
It has a light sensor in it. Put in the battery and take to a dark place, it will start blinking. That way you can put in on when you set up and it will turn on when it gets dark. Helps for people to see you overnight so you don't get smoked by a snow machine!
It has a light sensor in it. Put in the battery and take to a dark place, it will start blinking. That way you can put in on when you set up and it will turn on when it gets dark. Helps for people to see you overnight so you don't get smoked by a snow machine!
Answers to some of the questions on our last video! Please consider subscribing and helping the channel grow! Hope to be ice fishing soon!
You convinced me to get a monster lodge!! On the way now. Just a question on the lights how many strands did you run i don't know if you said or not thanks!
I bought four, ran three and it is as bright as I could possibly need! You're gonna love it! So much room!
Where are you from dude where do you fish all you say is Midwest
Out of Iowa.
Ice video
Can you give me inside dimensions please
Floor dimensions are 168"L x 96"W, Hub to Hub is 170"L x 103"W
Funny story, my wife just pushed me to purchase this.
I was looking at the 6 sided vortex. I have 4 kids and she absolutely loved the extra space. I was thinking the 6 sided was going to be the better fit, but she was having none of it.
I looked at that one as well, but the layout didn't seem as nice for what I wanted as this was. Easier to section off for all of my gear. Hope you like it!
think you are going end up hating those lights lol. Thats too much hassle for me. Keep an eye peeled on amazon, snagged a clam hub light for 20$ its bomb and stays on the hub, connect the batt and you're done
Maybe, but they are working pretty well so far.
This is only meant to be funny but am i the only one who notices the huge booger in his nose hahaha. This is only funny because its happened to me.
Zip tie the lights on the poles and leave them on permanently.
I may try to once I get the wiring exactly how I want it.
@@JLewisFishing We just bought a Nordic Legend hub,100+sq ft,fished in it for 1st time last night,had 6 adults in it with plenty of room for another,could have fit more but 3 were unexpected guests and didn't plan out the holes well.That was may plan,to string lights on the poles and zip tie and add some alligator clips for battery, I have a old spare vexilar battery,should have plenty of life if only running 12v for a few hrs.Tight Lines!
I care cause I too drive a tundra
Why did you not link your cot or the table or anything other then your camera equipment, we want to no man!!
Because I didn't think they were anything special! I updated it for ya! Table just came from Walmart. Cot is pretty sweet though!