Author Topic: Which Shack are you using? (Read 8602 times)

mutt74 · « **on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:33 PM »

I have a Clam Denali IV that I am completely happy with. I have never fished out of any other flip over shelter though. I am looking at adding another shack to the fleet and wondering what you are all using. Please post a picture or tell me/us what you have and why you like it, or what you dislike about it!! I am only looking for Flip overs or hub style shacks, no permanants!

adkRoy · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:37 PM »

Shappell ice house 6000. its 6'x6', enough room to stand up, easy to set up/take down. folds up nicely into its bag. does not take up much room when transporting. does not weigh too much either.

PikeKing2323 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:41 PM »

Killzone XL hub shanty

rlvb · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:43 PM »

I have the scout and its only a one person flip over but i sure like it.I like that its lite and easy to pull,especially this year.

Jharlow · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:45 PM »

Frabill frontier!

The Busdriver · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:48 PM »

Eskimo Quickfish 3, for the money you can't beat it.

Tomhusker · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:50 PM »

I have a Clam Scout TC and an Eskimo Fat Fish 949. Due to our LOVELY weather I have used each one.... once.

nodakbassmaster · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:50 PM »

I have an eskimo quickfish 3 that worked fine for several winters and last year I upgraded to an Eskimo Eskape 350. Love it. The bench seats with underseat storage are cool, as well as the built in table and all the room, full length of the sled built in rod holder placement, skylight and its quick and easy to set up for just on person.

Canadianiceguy · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:52 PM »

im using a otter team wild 1. just fits me fine. tried the other one man shacks and they just were not wide enough for me.

jeffro9023 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:53 PM »

Frabill trekker DLX.

nodak · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 08:57 PM »

Clam Yukon. Third year with it but I wish I would have gone with a "beefier" sled style flip over. It works fine but the poles are fairly weak for North Dakota winds and the fabric can't hold heat very well. I have put reflex insulation in the top and it does help but if I had to do it over, I would pay more for a similar frabill or otter. I have fished out of the Frabill of the same size and it is a much better house imo. I use to have a quickfish 3 and I liked it a lot but it lacks mobility.

ocburg17 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:04 PM »

Hey nodakbassmaster, do you have any pictures of the inside? I have a QF3 and want to also get a flip over at some point. thanks.

esox_magnum · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:08 PM »

5th or 6th season on my Eskimo Quick Flip III, love the leg room and having headroom to stand and streach....

ASATMillerbluegill · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:08 PM »

Love my Eskimos..we have spent 12 hr days, been in 40-50 mph high winds, they are tough and hold up. Easy to setup and warm. I use 8" 7/16" lag bolts w-washers, and a cordless 18 volt drill. I bring a hammer, tap them to start them, and screw them tight to the ice. They don't move. I live in Iowa, the wind blows all of the time and hard.

lastapproach · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:11 PM »

Otter Ice Lodge. Bought a third seat and fits 3 people nicely. It is quite heavy loading it into the back of a pickup with all your gear in the back! quite spacious inside. With three people it's kind of hard to find a good spot for the heater though

esox13 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:20 PM »

siyakadog · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:23 PM »

Otter 2 man flipover, Cabin I believe. Very roomy and love the bench seat.

nodak · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:25 PM »

ASATMillerbluegill , I agree that the "pop up" style shelters will withstand crazy winds as long as you anchor them down correctly. I fished out of my three man eskimo in ND winds for three years before I switched to my Yukon. The Eskimo quckfishIII was better in the wind than my Yukon. North Dakota has been called the Saudi Arabia of wind energy and I never had a problem with the pop up in the wind. I had a problem with how easy it was to move. I wish I didn't give my old hut away and I miss it in windy conditions.

pikeking · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:25 PM »

I have the Fish Trap 2 and the Frabill Outpost. Hardly ever use them because we usually fish in a group and not enough room for everyone to sit.

musky mike · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:27 PM »

I'm rocking the clam fish trap pro

Love it

I have room for 2 rods...flasher...buddy heater... And minnow pail...

And if need be... 2 can squeeze in if you put place most of the gear in the sled... And I'm 6'4" 275...

Tee Tot · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:42 PM »

Just got the 6' by 8' clam summit thermal and have only set it up twice seems pretty good. Anyone have any comment's or feedback on this product?

chfishon · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:50 PM »

I have a shappell 1.0 i like it because it is quick to set up and light enough to pull all over the ice

dsp2 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:51 PM »

Shappell DX3000 love it!

Tinker · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:53 PM »

First time try with pictures. This is my "Tinker" made 6x8 suitcase style. Think I have about $100 into it, salvaged plywood and tent pole frame, garage sale canvas, bought the zippers, poly tarp, screws and a couple 2x4's.

MLBob · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 09:55 PM »

Killzone Igloo. Cannot beat it for the price.

eyefish2 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 10:05 PM »

fishing out of a medium size otter cabin for 13+ years. Likes==> durable fabric, does not cut or tear as easy as some other shack. I patch holes with silicone. I can load into my truck by myself, durable sled, plenty of room for two people. Dislikes ==>did not come with seat so I purchased a one person seat. Does not pull through slush very easy. I have see other sleds pull easier.

I still have 5-10 years of life in this shack. Would recommend Otter Cabins.

scunningham63 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 10:10 PM »

I have a Clam Base Camp, this is its third season. I have no problems with the wind. I use the lag bolts with washers and make sure to strap down the wind side. I just got a Frabill Commando. It's set up in my basement waiting for good ice. I think I am going to like it. I live in PA and have to drag everything so weight is a big concern.

Lowrance25 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 10:11 PM »

Quote from: adkRoy on Jan 12, 2012, 08:37 PM

Shappell ice house 6000. its 6'x6', enough room to stand up, easy to set up/take down. folds up nicely into its bag. does not take up much room when transporting. does not weigh too much either.

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I have the 6000 too... I like it a lot

bassbull · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 10:13 PM »

Frabill Commando

wyo700 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 12, 2012, 10:16 PM »

Just got this a couple weeks ago. Love it so far, has tons of room.

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Author Topic: Which Shack are you using? (Read 8602 times)

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