How To Set Up Your Hub Style (Pop-Up) Ice Shack *Tips and Tricks*

[@snappyoutdoors]

I would love to see you do a How to "LAKE TROUT"

[@spencersnyder2634]

I just got an Eskimo pop up this is the perfect video for me!

[@markgooley4707]

The Sierra?

[@SnappySnapfire]

I got the Quick fish 2 and the 450i Both are great pop ups. The quick fish 2 is not insulated and big enough for 2 people. The 450i is fully insulated and great for up to 6.

[@jonathanboerema2872]

I love Eskimo stuff, I have a flot suite.

[@JaySiemens]

Awesome!

[@ColinHillier71]

Enjoying the videos! The hardest part for me is pulling the top down first, when packing up, really feels like it will break. Oh, and just learned a drill tip today, for people who lose their auger into the ice hole. All keyless chucks have a lock! Do the final tighten of the Chuck by hand, then turn the Chuck back just a bit, you should feel/hear it click. It’s now locked!

[@stephanefraga2599]

Just wanted to update this review. Year 4, with a bit of sharpening I'm still thrilled with this Auger! This is an excellent Auger. kzbin.infoUgkxe0I-fnTUByahTCyStrIBXsesSkQJKn8n It splits to 1/2 size for storage in the warm months and easily assembles for winter use. I can cut holes in less than a minute by and really don't feel the need to ever adapt this to use with a drill. It cuts easily with the included blades (which can be sharpened or replaced as needed) and has held up extremely well through last season, and now for the first cuts of this season. I do recommend this to anyone who asks, and personally prefer this over powered augers. These are quiet, still quite fast, lighter, and don't risk spilling chemicals into our waterways. I plan to do a lot of fishing this year through the ice, thanks to this trusty Auger. The 8" diameter is great for fishing pike through the ice as well.

[@richardreynolds4637]

Just bought one of these. This video was exactly what I was looking for👍🎣

[@RonRivet]

Going this weekend to try out our new to us Eskimo 2 person shelter for the first time. These tips will help. Thanks for posting.

[@SaskFisher]

Great tips. When I set mine up. I just pull the center top first. Not sure if it matters much.

[@scottcarruthers9204]

I do the same thing. The instructions that came with mine says to pull the top first. Not sure about other brands of tents though.

[@David-pk5vf]

Thanks Jay for all those tips and tricks that you make! They really help! Happy New Year!! (In Canada)

[@Bneumanns124]

Great tip video! I also rarely repack my tent in its bag. Glad I'm not the only one!

[@JaySiemens]

We keep the bag though to have it packed away for the summer months! Thanks for watching!

[@kolinskit0730]

The clam hub light is awesome for any hub style shack

[@robertromaszewski8379]

Just bought the same shack. Looks super easy. Great video.

[@JaySiemens]

It really is. Thanks so much for watching!

[@tomk8112]

Great video! Only thing I do different is I put the first peg about 90% down then pop up the hut. That way the wind can spin it where it wants to go allowing the first corner you pegged to be a perfect V in the wind. Then I peg the rest and tighten the first one. The other thing is typically you can only brace 2 of the walls so you want to make sure the first peg you are pinning down is in the corner of those two walls.

[@JaySiemens]

Great tip! Thanks for watching the video!

[@danielholtxxl4936]

Tom K What do you mean “brace two walls”? By brace, do you mean that extra strap to keep the wind from popping the side in? Why can you only do two walls?

[@tomk8112]

@@danielholtxxl4936 Because if you set your hut up properly on a diamond shape to the wind then the wind will only hit two walls therefore it's only necessary to brace those two walls.

[@danielholtxxl4936]

Tom K Thanks. The diamond makes sense too because the wind is not pushing directly on one side. More of a glancing blow. Thanks for the reply

[@Customi207]

Man, you guys really bring alot of stuff on the ice :D Here in Finland most people have everything in a backpack and walk the ice. I have recently started using a sled that i pull on a rope, and that keeps getting strange looks :D

[@paddledafam9873]

Hello Customi207, here in Wisconsin and the Midwest, we tend to travel several hours or more to our more remote ice fishing spots. As a result we (or at least me) stay for at least a couple days and usually, camping in the hub right on the ice. That’s where items like the hub, foam mats, and large gas cylinders come into play. It’s an adventure and I should thank Jay for his videos.

[@m.gibson2500]

Extra straps, yes. Cambuckle staps are quicker and simpler than ratchets. A lesson winter taught myself. Great fundamental video. Thanks.

[@JaySiemens]

Great tip! Thanks for watching the vid!

[@rafaelsakarya]

Love the pop up style hubs😊 one thing I do to prevent the kite problem (cause it’s happened to me!) is keep the doors open when you put it away so the next time when your going to open the hut in the wind, the open doors let the wind blow through and prevent from too much lift off👍🏼 Hope that can be of some help for someone!

[@JaySiemens]

Love it Raf! Thanks!

[@eventsmorewithchrisg]

​@@JaySiemens Curious question; I've seen folks use some kind of pole for the middle so if there's major snow, the top won't collapse. What would be the length of the pole & what kind should be used?

[@drthunder52]

I roll mine like a sleeping bag before strapping it. Definitely like the Eskimo, I stayed in one on upper red recently.

[@JaySiemens]

We like Eskimo too! Thanks so much for watching.

[@louisnault7333]

You do really good educational content (they’re helpful for a noob like me) -would be cool to see a couple on fishing technique - open and hard water for different types of lures and species.

[@matttig]

Great tips thanks. I would love to see a How to keep your rods and gear organized!

[@Fyyt]

Use a 5 gal bucket or a milk crate w/pvc pipe for the rods!

[@JaySiemens]

I've really enjoyed making our garage my own. I did a garage tour in a previous video. That might help! Thanks so much for watching!

[@evanhammond7305]

Cheap gun case from Canadian tire is a good alternative to the expensive rod cases to. I can fit 6 rods up to 48" in mine 25 $$. It has some disadvantages to the hard frabill style but its a quarter the price.

[@DBarnim]

Super video Jay I was able to pickup an Eskimo 450i last year stock to ice fish with my grandchildren.

[@snotshovelinfection305]

I like using the ice from drilling the holes inside the shack... it makes a good seal and you don't have to worry about the flaps freezing to the ice, also I have a Piscifun ice shack that has a velcro flap hole for a propane hose

[@bottomrung5777]

Great vid as usual! Happy New Year! Oh on warm windy days keep an eye on the pegs. They can melt loose.

[@milesff7]

I put my under water camera in a hole about 5’ from the hub house outside to get a view of all lines I’m running inside. I have a cot, a Coleman stove, a propane lantern, and the heater all running off a propane tree. I’m VERY comfortable for a weekend on the ice. I do the floor in panels, and it all fits in one big sled, my fishing gear goes in a small sled.

[@codysummerland]

Very nicely done Jay. My experience on popping out the tent is to start with the roof first as it clears obstructions and tangles to pop out the sides. Also my Cabelas brand the anchor points are on the inside so you have to pop it all out in the wind to get inside to anchor it. Its the worst and nerve racking on a windy day alone! lol

[@natehale1982]

100% the instructions will tell you to start with roof putting it up, and end with roof taking it down. Also the reason the roof will usually come with a different coloured pull strap so you know which one to pull first.

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks for the tip! Happy new year!!

[@kingstondunk3465]

Love the way that hub screws down. Mine has tabs that attach inside. And the drill can rip them off quickly.

[@joshmcivor4026]

That's exactly how i set up n take down my tent.. glad we're on the same page on that one

[@darksidecarnival5385]

I'm so happy I saw this. Thank you. It gives me a methodical way of setting my tent up

[@JaySiemens]

You are so welcome!

[@chrisbraun11]

Great video man! I think you, Clayton Schick, and Aaron should start a podcast. Pro tips, fishing advice, stories of the past etc. I think it would be incredibly entertaining!

[@JaySiemens]

Maybe one day! It's a great idea.

[@heotechniques5065]

Great video. I’ve actually broken one of the poles because I’m a stooge and “forced “ it closed. I used a fibreglass driveway marker pole from Tsc. Like three dollars. Wasn’t a great day and I was pissed off lol. A video about a really deep set hook removal would be helpful. Cheers

[@JaySiemens]

Good to know! We'll work on the idea. Thanks so much for watching!

[@StormLaker]

I just got one of these as a "get me by" until next season when I get a flip-over to use. Normally I am all about mobility. I hate sitting on one spot for too long- I fish a lot of brush piles and for fish that you have to move to stay on, so using one of these kinda pains me to do- so I just need it as a base to warm up and get my butt out of the wind for a bit- important when you are middle aged and have arthritis in your hands. I drill a bunch of holes until I get on some fish before I park it. But this weekend it's going to get below zero (Farenheight) and I don't feel like sitting out in the weather.....so I got one of these for the rest of the season. Thanks for the tips!

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaybaker9684]

If you happen to bring a machine atv ranger sled etc I usually clip mine to the hitch and snug it that way instead of using another anchor. Not a huge deal either way just less drilling to do and if the snow is deep less to shovel down to find a good anchor. Great video either way

[@JaySiemens]

Good tip! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@mannysfishingadventures5405]

That adapter is epic too i ordered some of the pegs for my clam 2000 sweet deal too

[@evanhammond7305]

The further your failsafe anchor is away the better it works. I had my Otter pro lodge on Cold lake in Alberta with 75km winds at night no issues. The red and black tent beside me was destroyed lol but its was from not putting the anchor far enough away for the wall to stay out.

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks for commenting! Good to see advice from all type of tents.

[@erichuzar5421]

Great video, I just got the same light you were talking about from Amazon, it is made by Frabill. Cheers!

[@razzso1482]

Thanks for tip! My First time ice fishing.

[@greatlakesgrows]

Definitely anchor those hubs! I’ve seen people that have had their head split open by em.....okay it was me..lol

[@rippinglipsadventures]

I now own the pop up that I borrowed from a buddy because the wind ripped all the metal buckles off the straps and went sailing straight upwards into the night sky like Dorthy's home while I was inside it. I was trying to pack up because the wind picked up from 15 mph to 60 mph in less than 5 minutes. I bought him a new shack and fixed the poles on mine (his old borrowed one) after recovering it the following day 2 miles from my original spot. Thanks for the video on the tips. I am in the works with one of these types of videos myself. I figured people can learn from my mistakes.

[@JaySiemens]

Wizard of Oz reference gave a good visual. Glad you were able to find the tent and rectify the situation. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@rippinglipsadventures]

​@@JaySiemens I've had a videography hobby for 20 years and decided to practice it more while fishing living 3 miles from Lake Sakakawea in Garrison, ND. Thanks for making inspirational content to watch, Jay! I hope we someday get a chance to fish in the same boat or shack. I'm glad you caught the reference as well as you catch fish. Have a good one, brother.

[@BitterrootRambler]

Careful on days when the temp can rise above freezing. I’ve seen people pile snow on those flaps in the morning then it warms up and that snow melts. In the afternoon it cools back below freezing and your shanty is frozen to the lake.

[@matthanson4720]

Hey is there a difference with having your propane inside the hub in comparison to outside of the hub? Examples, amount of usage, and longevity.

[@eventsmorewithchrisg]

've seen Steve Wallis From Camping With Steve do both. The plus side for having the take inside with you is the tank might stay warmer. A ( I forget the cut off point in degrees F or Degrees C) cold propane tank won't dispense the fuel you need. The only downfall but not much of one is having a stickable or mountable CO2 detector on the inside for running your heater just in case for CO2 emissions. Steve's done about 3 things with an "IGLOO" styled Shanty & one with a "CABELLA" deer blind styled pop up hub. He's on KZbin & has some fun exploits if you ever want to watch him go solo or him & "Crazy Neighbor" ( Glen is his real name)

[@haydenoutdoorsfishing]

fish I really like to catch are cutbows, brown trout, and brook trout, I know you probably won’t see this but, I would love to see a video like that in the future.

[@JaySiemens]

Maybe one day!! Thanks so much for following along!

[@natehale1982]

Start with the roof!!! Its the reason it comes with a different coloured strap!!! Also side straps put the carabiner through the eylet, rather than the fabric loop.

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks for the tips!!

[@ilikerealflight]

My tent also mentions to start with the roof, but unfortunately its too far in that I cant bend over and reach it. Suppose I could try pop it up from the underside first, but that's just not gonna happen. So roof up last

[@TaraDantouze]

thank-u. very helpful. just picked up otter lodge

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

Jay, Thanks I've been working on an underground heating system earth thermal mass rocket stove heating system and I want to put an ice fishing shelter on top of it because they're insulated so I'm trying to come up with a good one to do that with but as I got as a prototype just an initial something's better than nothing which is may not be true in this case I got a very small ice fishing shelter beef or 58 in square sides. I've tried twice but so far have not gotten it set up. I no the bigger heavy ones are easier yourself than small ones and that is definitely true in this case. I'm entering two sides down I'm going to try that next both from the opposite side anyway we'll see tomorrow

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Please seek mental help

[@myalumpro]

Good video thanks. I'm looking for help to take down a outsunny 8 person double pop up.

[@CrazyCasper110]

I inherited an old Ice Shack 2 years ago. When I tried to set it up for the first time I figured I didn't need to read the instructions. That was a mistake. I tried pulling out the sides first which resulted in 2 poles breaking. Apparently (according to the instructions) I was supposed to pull the top first then the sides second. When putting the shack away it was the opposite. Thankfully the poles the shack used were the same style and length that Eskimo uses in their 2 person shacks so I replaced them with those. Lesson learned.

[@JaySiemens]

Glad you were able to fix it!! Thanks for watching!

[@bobkrol5939]

Great informative video. Thanks Jay!

[@mannysfishingadventures5405]

Great video love the anchoring tips mine almost flew away untill i pit myself and stuff inside haha new guy. To ice fishing here and the vloging

[@irvingdog01]

Fans, fans, FANS! Gotta make the best use of the heat that the heater is creating. I have a half dozen for all seasons. Rechargeable, three speeds and also a little light as well. On low I can get 12 hours out of a charge.

[@RockyPatrol]

Just came back from Ice fishing, I lost the velcro today! Your video is very helpful!

[@JaySiemens]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@wyattgremauxridgelinereale7189]

Great video!! Especially with these pop ups as I’ve seen a lot of different things done with them.

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@FishingCircle]

Just got a pop-up shack! Really helpful Jay, thanks!

[@JaySiemens]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!!

[@ActuallyAndrewFishing]

Awesome video... I won't say why I searched for this video, but lets just say there may be a bloopers video that I'll be posting soon. Lol.

[@kalingunnell5854]

You should make a video on your camera(s) and like the settings you use

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@brytonquisses3040]

Thanks for making this video! I needed this

[@JaySiemens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HuyFishin]

the anniversary shack nice!

[@JaySiemens]

Yes!! Thanks for watching!

[@gregbroyles2908]

Very helpful advice. Thank you!

[@adventureswithwoodswoman804]

LOVE UR TIPS awesome video tips

[@jeremypierce1607]

I use a cam buckle strap as its less likely than a ratchet strap to rip anything or break a pole! Great tips though.

[@JaySiemens]

Great point! Thanks for watching the video!

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

Last winter my son (7 years old) and i set up the hut on a very windy cold day. I forgot my screw in pegs and man of man was i pissed. Had to tie one end to my snow machine and try to use items i had to hold it down. My son was cold and couldn't really help much. lessons learned!!

[@JaySiemens]

Those days happen!

[@dalbert4991]

Yardsale...Your buddy Justin uses that term frequently... Clayton too ... Must be a Canadian thing I'm a PA guy and only hear it on your videos lol.

[@JaySiemens]

Spread it out across the yard! Yardsale.

[@dalbert4991]

Justin says it's a disaster of a situation, lol

[@johnrapchuk6485]

another option for your floor is a couple of cheap yoga mats or a large one, easy to carry just roll them out and you got a sweet floor. Love the videos Jay your doing a great job

[@ericpetermcquiggan4521]

you would miss all the fish while doing your yoga out on the ice I am sure this guy has never touched a yoga mat

[@JaySiemens]

Great suggestion!

[@aaronbergquist9051]

What a great video I can’t wait until they open up the borders so I can go fishing up there

[@victoreiriksson6165]

Hey Jay, FYI good idea. I put in a 5 foot hockey zipper into the bag. Makes packing up so much easier. Wish Eskimo did this right from the manufacturer

[@danielholtxxl4936]

Sorry, but what is a hockey zipper? Where do you get one?

[@victoreiriksson6165]

@@danielholtxxl4936 Can get them on eBay. Different lengths. Same big ones you’d find on your hockey bag. Mine was like $70 but well worth the aggravation lol

[@JaySiemens]

Good to know!

[@victoreiriksson6165]

Jay. If you have time. Have a look at East Blue Lake in the Master Angler site - see who dethroned Mr. uncut in the Walter category lol 👍

[@greatlakesgrows]

Great tips and great content 👍🏻✌🏻

[@JaySiemens]

Glad you think so! Thanks for following along!

[@Growing-in-the-Word3]

Jay, can you do one on interior lighting and mounts you use for your cameras? I don't make videos, it would be to mount Aqua Vu or Marcum's smaller fish cameras. Can't find a ram mount or anything that would mount to the circular pole areas inside the hub. Keep up the great content!

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks for watching! I've had a few requests about filming techniques so I'll maybe try to include that in a future video.

[@wynnedel8097]

Love your video really helps out the newbie, cheers Here’s tight lines

[@JaySiemens]

Glad it helped! Thanks so much for watching it!

[@claudebieniek7272]

Any tricks to folding it up. I can’t get mine small enough to use the Velcro strap, so I use a rope.

[@ChunkMoney91]

What kind of boots would you recommend for a new ice angler from Minnesota.

[@1574gizmo]

man I've been looking to upgrade my shack. saw your video and seen the plaid shack... sold I'm gonna buy it... and I think I'm finding its limited edition and not available any more.... sold out everywhere.... guess its gonna be the 949i wish I could have got the plaid.... keep up the great videos Jay!

[@SpiegNet]

You should do one of these vids for flip style shelters.

[@DomeShot876]

Jay how do you drain excess water a lil auger hole ?

[@MrDeputy83]

Great vid!

[@inthehills7942]

if you have a gas drill, fasten 1 side go in and mark, come back out and tip over. drill and tip it back and fasten the other 2 hold downs. no smoke problems then. perfect holes drilled.

[@lindengilka4291]

What do you do if you fall through the ice while your in the shelter?

[@DogWhoFilms]

Can this be used as a “winter tent”?

[@nugefishes]

Thank you . Perfect timing.

[@JaySiemens]

So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :)

[@scottjkern]

You did a great job explaining everything although if you read the directions usually pop the top up first now I did not get no directions with mine I ended up getting the Eskimo legacy a green one that was about a decade ago they came back out so I bought one but yeah pop the top and then do the sides and when you’re done pop the sides and then the top

[@alexzimmerling641]

What about a jay vs clay ice shelters? It would be cool to see your opinions on the eskimos pop up and the otter pop up.

[@dudleysgreatoutdoors7432]

Hey Jay what if you don’t have the holes on your pop-up tent where you put the ice Srews in

[@bradleykussy]

Is the thermal good for hot days? As in when it’s just super hot. Does this help keep it cool? Not just in ice fishing situations. Even a badass tent for River/Lake fishing. Thoughts? I’m thinking the thermal will help keep the tent cooler in hot locations and warmer in cold locations.

[@ericm4483]

What was your experience with the tent in warm weather?

[@jharri1]

Awesome! Thanks Jay!

[@JaySiemens]

Thank you SO much for watching!

[@stuffnsuch631]

Is that shack the same as fatfish 949i?

[@stanfrericks3357]

Very informative

[@davidspeicher4890]

Awesome helpful video. I do many of the same things.

[@JaySiemens]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching it!

[@hngloose2]

Where do you pull to take down the rods so they do it break? You talk about breaking lots. I am worried about where to pull when taking down the top. The outside is easier because we can push from outside. Thanks for the tips Jay.

[@tannerlawrence7219]

I just bought my first pop up so this helped a lot

[@JaySiemens]

So glad we could help!! Thanks for watching!

[@BeiberTheseBalls]

Don’t drill holes in the ice if you’re not going to drill all the way through, those are nice ankle breakers. If you don’t drill the entire way through the ice it won’t freeze properly and can be dangerous. Decent idea to get snow to pack down the tent but also creates a hazard.

[@chloelogan9792]

Jay always marks his holes after he’s done with sticks making sure anyone who comes across it knows there’s holes/half holes there

[@chloelogan9792]

yes it is a hazard but not when you mark your holes!:) watch some of his ice safety tips and he says always mark your holes

[@BeiberTheseBalls]

@@chloelogan9792 he doesn’t say anything about marking your holes in this video. This is the first video I’ve ever watched of his seeing him only drill half way thru the ice. Something he could have possibly overlooked.

[@jonpitzen7267]

If you can do it so much better than Jay, then do it yourself! Don’t criticize someone helping others because it makes you look and sound like a know it all! NO ONE likes a know it all! Keep your comments to yourself!! To you Jay keep the awesome videos coming!

[@BeiberTheseBalls]

@@jonpitzen7267 Literally just a tip. A lot of people watch this content including me. Don’t need a bunch of half holes all over the lake. Trying to save people from potentially getting hurt.

[@MidwestDavesGoldProspecting]

Nice video

[@wyattloos9117]

What fly rod and reel do you have

[@Scentedsam1993]

One little safety tip where I disagree with ya: drilling the holes all the way through will let them eventually freeze back over. Drilling those holes a few inches is a recipe for broken ankles.

[@JaySiemens]

Good suggestion!

[@Mykul403]

I’ve heard of peoples pre-drilling the pegs because they crack the ice. Does this actually help, or are people just being paranoid?

[@dullday]

I've had no issues with cracking the ice vertically and think it would be almost impossible unless the ice is very thin, sometimes a thin layer breaks of when you start screwing them down but that's just a small annoyance. At times the pegs don't really want to grip, pre-drilling eliminates that.

[@JaySiemens]

Yeah I've never had that problem!

[@bfizzle847]

Jay do you have a bait tank at home? Would love to see a video on your bait storage setup.

[@JaySiemens]

I don't. Just a bucket and an aerator. Great idea!

[@adamk4537]

so much good info!

[@JaySiemens]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

[@benmcrae9385]

Why can’t eskimo make a center zip duffel bag. It’s painful to put away when it’s frozen. After a day on the lake

[@dvegamn]

I would love to see a setup of electronics on your/a boat. I’ve watched lots of how to videos for installing transducers/head units and they never seem to show enough. Either lots of talking about the equipment or what steps, but never really showing the complete process. You just see the end result.

[@JaySiemens]

I have done a boat tour, or in the video Top 3 Lures for Spring Walleyes I show how I mounted some electronics! I hope that helps!

[@michiganmike3268]

Do a: How to sharpen auger blades!

[@greyhunter9287]

Great video sir! Hey Jay, I was wondering if you might have an answer to this. If you want to camp on the ice can you blue tooth those LED lights to your phone so that if get a fish on you can just have Siri go google assistant turn on you LED lights with a voice command? Or have you found a better way to do it?

[@JaySiemens]

Oh I'm not that fancy! Good idea though

[@fishlovme]

There is a small pocket inside the shack (at least on my 949i, which is almost the same as this one). I put the velcro inside that small pocket. It'll never get lost in there! I don't trust putting it in the bag.

[@JaySiemens]

Haven't lost the bag yet.. but maybe I shouldn't wait that long haha. Thanks for the tip!!

[@kyleklug7256]

Thanks jay!

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks for watching!

[@kyleklug7256]

@@JaySiemens I watch them all!! Keep up the great work!

[@iann6936]

Do you have to warm the batteries for the drill in the cold?

[@joeczyson3576]

I put a hand warmer in my Ion battery bag when it's really cold. Will keep the battery toasty warm all day. Then I can keep it in my sled outside and don't have to bring in my hub.

[@JaySiemens]

Hand drill or Ion?

[@iann6936]

@@JaySiemens the DeWalt ion

[@vog7271]

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