I had a vent hood for about 8 years and probably cast bullets under it 5 times! I don't like being in closed in areas, no matter how much room I have behind me. There is a word for that but I can't spell it. LOL My whole casting rig is on a cast iron machine stand I inherited from my FIL. It's on large castors, so I can just roll it in front of my shop door and open the door. I often cast at below freezing temps and just dress for the occasion. I kinda like watching my dogs in their kennels, the squirrels, and birds on my hillside while casting. Used to watch deer also, but the wolves have taken care of those.