First trip, not so good!

I went to a local walleye lake today. It was the first trip of the winter for me. I planned to camp out, so had a lot of gear to round up and load. I also had to fire up the old ‘92 Polaris for the first time which can be touch and go. With the help of some Quick Start I got it running fairly quickly, Anyway, once at the lake, the plan was to set up my lines then set up the hut. Things started to go sideways when I was setting up the pop-up hut. It’s an Eskimo 650 and is pretty large and cumbersome. I hadn’t set it up since last year and I had a senior’s brain fart and managed to tangle it up to the point where it was a lost cause. Then I found out that I forgot the tie-down pegs at home, so no-way I was going to be staying overnight. It was starting to get dark so I slowly started packing up while doing a bit of fishing. By the time that I pulled my lines, it was dark and I had managed to land one pike and 3 smaller walleyes. It took me about 20 mins to pack up and another 20 minutes to ride out to the truck,

Although the day didn’t go as planned, it was a good practice run. Once I figure out how to untangle the shelter, I’ll try again,

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Originally Posted by Sam Menard

I went to a local walleye lake today. It was the first trip of the winter for me. I planned to camp out, so had a lot of gear to round up and load. I also had to fire up the old ‘92 Polaris for the first time which can be touch and go. With the help of some Quick Start I got it running fairly quickly, Anyway, once at the lake, the plan was to set up my lines then set up the hut. Things started to go sideways when I was setting up the pop-up hut. It’s an Eskimo 650 and is pretty large and cumbersome. I hadn’t set it up since last year and I had a senior’s brain fart and managed to tangle it up to the point where it was a lost cause. Then I found out that I forgot the tie-down pegs at home, so no-way I was going to be staying overnight. It was starting to get dark so I slowly started packing up while doing a bit of fishing. By the time that I pulled my lines, it was dark and I had managed to land one pike and 3 smaller walleyes. It took me about 20 mins to pack up and another 20 minutes to ride out to the truck,

Although the day didn’t go as planned, it was a good practice run. Once I figure out how to untangle the shelter, I’ll try again,

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Sorry man - sucks! I have a 650 and a 450. Putting up always roof first then walls. Taking down walls first then roof last. Wind can always complicate things and doing solo the 650 can be a real challenge. Hopefully next time works out. Just spent 3 days on Nip and have 39 fish for the freezer. Trip report in the next day or two.

You’re doing way better than me. I’m just hoping I get out this winter.

Went out to Little Lake yesterday ....hut went up ok ....little problem with the heater catching fire ...managed 4 perch ...all in all a fun day on the hard water .
Good luck and play safe

Well at least better than this guy's trip
https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/fisherman-...sfil-1.7171854
Just remember its not just your back side your risking but those that have to come get you. Think before you sink.

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Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

Well at least better than this guy's trip
https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/fisherman-...sfil-1.7171854
Just remember its not just your back side your risking but those that have to come get you. Think before you sink.

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He was lucky didn't even get wet with a dry recovery lol. It was only a light wind too. When it moved it opened opened up willow to jp and out to the main. It's all skimmed over again hoping the coming winds don't blow it out again.

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Originally Posted by Species8472

Sorry man - sucks! I have a 650 and a 450. Putting up always roof first then walls. Taking down walls first then roof last. Wind can always complicate things and doing solo the 650 can be a real challenge. Hopefully next time works out. Just spent 3 days on Nip and have 39 fish for the freezer. Trip report in the next day or two.

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What he said about the set up. I picked up a large portable before the pandemic today was the first day I used it . 3 of us had so much room lol I had more space between us than in my smaller 2 to 3 man Eskimo solo lol. Alot heavier of a pull tho

Better luck next time

I smoked my Milwaukee today something was melting and smoking I'm going to run it till it stops working . Hopefully one goes on sale soon or I'll just grab the drill for 179 off Amazon with no batteries or a charger. But I have them already but if I can replace them too for 250 or so I'd rather get the kit. Must of drilled a thousand or 2 holes with it I'm happy .

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If it's windy put 2 anchors in first I always did this with my Eskimo as I generally fish solo.

If it's a square just the wind side before popping anything open. I think in going to try to anchor the bigger one tomorrow I would assume the wind side and short side with the big portables. Less pressure on it if it's only catching the smaller side .

Same on dismantle leave the last 2 on the wind side for last. Or just leave all the anchors until it's down then work your way to the last 2 .

Hope this helps on windy days

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