Tuesday, March 18, 2014

SnoBear

Have you ever seen a SnoBear?

I had not.  So when I saw one in a parking lot, I naturally had to get a photo.  I wondered what does a SnoBear do anyways?

I wondered if it was some kind of snow machine that gave elderly citizens  a chance to get out on the trails.  It was heated or appeared to be.  I wondered how many people could have a ride at once.

Snobear

My wondering was interrupted by the owner, he said “I bet you have never seen one like this before?”   No I had not.  I made my guess and he laughed.  Turns out he is from the little village of Eagle Bend and purchased this vehicle second hand.  He asked if I would like to see inside?  Well of course I would!  He was a very nice gentleman, either that or he was used to old lady gawkers with cameras.

Peek inside a snobear

It is a fish house, he had been fishing over on Leech Lake.  This vehicle/fancy fish house is on a track and it can raise and lower itself by 14 inches.  Some models have bunks, so you can catch a nap or fish all night!  I didn’t see bunks in this one, it had two captains chairs.

Off to a new fishing spot

He was off to a new fishing spot!

Minnesota’s winters are way too long for many people.

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23 comments:

Alan Burnett said...

Good gracious. Not only had I never seen one before, I never knew that such things existed.

Pauline Persing said...

That is an amazing thing. I plan to show it to Tom.

Intense Guy said...

Oh cool! Too bad he didn't take you fishing with him!

Primitive Stars said...

Wow!!! Nice fishing home away from home, Blessings Francine.

linda m said...

Wow, I never knew there was something like that out there. It is a nice way to go ice fishing though.

DJan said...

If a person wanted to go ice fishing (which I don't think I do), this would be the way to do it. You're right: Minnesota winters are way too long. :-)

Cranberry Morning said...

That is seriously warped. LOL I've never understood ice fishing people, and yet I know it's all the rage here in WI and in MN, with ice 'shacks' all over the frozen lakes.

Red said...

Cool! it reminds me of the old bombardiers which traveled over snow and carried freight or passengers. One winter one was used as our school bus. No worry about roads...just drive across the fields!

Nancy said...

Wow, fancy!

If you have a hobby, you might as well be comfortable while you are doing it!

Anonymous said...

That sure is a fancy fish house!

Karen said...

Made me think a little bit of the vehicles they take tourists out in to view the polar bears in northern Manitoba, although those vehicles are much higher up.
If I was to be dragged out to go ice fishing, I'd want it to be in one of those:)
Doesn't look wintery at all in your pictures, well until I spied some dirty snow piles in the background.

Dreaming said...

It sure beats a little wooden shack pushed out on the ice!

lisa said...

I would of never guessed! I will have to show the hubby this one. Him and the son love to go ice fishing, even though they don't get to go very often.

Ryker said...

That is way cool...I need one of those!

Sam I Am...... said...

Cool! So is it safer than a regular fish house? Like would it float if it went through the ice. I liked your idea though too for going on the trails but in an enclosed snow mobile with heat! LOL! And hot cocoa and some snacks.....must be getting near lunchtime....I'm thinking of food.

Cynthia said...

Nope, I didn't guess right either. I thought it was a snowmobile bus sort of thing with something missing underneath and it was trailered for repairs. I have seen some palatial fish houses, but nothing like this one.

kathy b said...

I can put one on my SOMEDAY when I win the lottery list! Thanks

Leah said...

I have seen some different snomachines but not sure about that one ~ pretty neat!

Henny Penny said...

What a neat little house. I never would have guessed. I'm sure we will never see one here in NC.

Muffy's Marks said...

Cool. Even in the summer, Minnesotans are dreaming up better ice houses for the next season!!!

Anonymous said...

How fun! So happy he shared with you so that we could see this.

Terry and Linda said...

Now that was cool!

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Rita said...

Now that is one fancy, fandangly fishing house, youbetcha!! ;)