There is a reason the lakes up north are covered with shanties. The fishing is outstanding! Give it a try. You can rent shanties with heat for about 25 bucks a day in Michigan, some you can sleep in. Wife caught a 38" Northern once on 3lb test with a teardrop and meal worm. We had been catching yellow perch, crappie and bluegill that day. The bucket is fine if the wind is not blowing, if it is you can set tip-ups and set in the truck and listen to the game.