Author Topic: Eskimo vs. Shappell vs. Frabil Hub Shelters (Read 17258 times)

Bigmac · « **on:** Jan 17, 2012, 11:21 AM »

What is peoples preference. I want to purchase a hub shelter. Which one of these brands to people prefer and find to be the best quality? Thanks.

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 11:36 AM »

Shappell 6000!!

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 11:57 AM »

got a eskimo quickfish 3 and love it! easy to set up and take down. very well made.

Woods Wise · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 12:20 PM »

The hubs are great for my style of fishing. I would not buy one from any where other then LL Bean. They are all made the same and Beans has the Shappell for the same price, but it comes with a lifetime warranty, that in itself is priceless. I have had mine for 3 seasons with no problems what so ever.

tbtool · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 02:03 PM »

love the frabill 6x6. almost identical to the shappell 6000

Sinnian · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 03:42 PM »

IDK about the Frabil, but the Shappel uses 600 denier fabric, the Eskimo Quickfish only 300 denier. As WW stated, both are at LL ~ Shappel is only $0.95 more..........

JDK · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 03:48 PM »

I have a Shappell 6000 and like it.

getting jiggie · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 03:50 PM »

Quote from: Woods Wise on Jan 17, 2012, 12:20 PM

The hubs are great for my style of fishing. I would not buy one from any where other then LL Bean. They are all made the same and Beans has the Shappell for the same price, but it comes with a lifetime warranty, that in itself is priceless. I have had mine for 3 seasons with no problems what so ever.

x2 used mine alot in the last 3 yrs. friends and kids in and out and all weather still like new

cjg · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 05:01 PM »

Quote from: Woods Wise on Jan 17, 2012, 12:20 PM

The hubs are great for my style of fishing. I would not buy one from any where other then LL Bean. They are all made the same and Beans has the Shappell for the same price, but it comes with a lifetime warranty, that in itself is priceless. I have had mine for 3 seasons with no problems what so ever.

What does Beans have for a selection? Don't see any on their web site.

scambadog · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 05:06 PM »

Eskimo Fatfish 9416, double hub---- tons of room, so quick to set up and the ice anchors are wicked heavy duty screw in.... very satisfied!!!!!!

sperley03 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 06:23 PM »

Neither! After doing countless hours of research and reading reviews I chose the Glen's Elite Outdoors 3-man, shipped for $149.99.

Sinnian · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 06:38 PM »

Quote from: sperley03 on Jan 17, 2012, 06:23 PM

Neither! After doing countless hours of research and reading reviews I chose the Glen's Elite Outdoors 3-man, shipped for $149.99.

Hmmm... who is making the shelters for them this year??? No, I would rather deal with a real company.

StingingLips · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 06:41 PM »

yup shappel 6000

stevek · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 06:48 PM »

I got an eskimo for three reasons. One is the windows, more of them and at both heights for sitting and standing. The second is they have the best ice anchors I've seen, no drill needed. The third was that even the square QF4 has two doors. Costumer service was great too I broke a window the first season and it was replaced no questions asked and fast.

MadDad · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 06:53 PM »

Quote from: scambadog on Jan 17, 2012, 05:06 PM

Eskimo Fatfish 9416, double hub---- tons of room, so quick to set up and the ice anchors are wicked heavy duty screw in.... very satisfied!!!!!!

x2 thats the one i chose to get after reading a boat load of reviews on all the different ones out there. the only thing is that i didnt get it because i chose to get a marcum instead. but next year i'll definetly have fatfish double. i have a 4 man hub, kill zone brand now. its ok but wouldent recomend it, the windows dont fit for crap in it. i guess thats its only flaw that i've found.

Mainedog · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 06:59 PM »

My dog prefers Shappell.

GasBlaster · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 07:26 PM »

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 07:42 PM »

Quote from: stevek on Jan 17, 2012, 06:48 PM

I got an eskimo for three reasons. One is the windows, more of them and at both heights for sitting and standing. The second is they have the best ice anchors I've seen, no drill needed. The third was that even the square QF4 has two doors. Costumer service was great too I broke a window the first season and it was replaced no questions asked and fast.

The Shappell 6000's now come with 2 doors also!!

keepah seekah · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 07:42 PM »

Quote from: GasBlaster on Jan 17, 2012, 07:26 PM

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X2 on the ice cube! Had mine for 6 or 7 years now, only problem I've had was I had to replace one of the fiberglass rods after it snapped out of the hub.

Wildo · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 09:49 PM »

I got the eskimo 949i and it is warm, light and took some strong winds already. I was impressed and will be very satisfied if it performs as well as my eskimo auger has long term

kmgb42 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 17, 2012, 09:58 PM »

Eskimo quick fish 3 its really easy to set up and take down I use mine every time I go.

ChrisMinMaine · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 05:18 AM »

I got the 6X8 hub from the big store in Scarborough for $199. (Their store brand). I have used it 5 times so far this season, and I really like it. I imagine they are all pretty similar. I did snap a clip on mine when I tried "hossing" it the first time I put it up. The hubs need a little finesse, but only take a minute to set up. It does sweat a little with a bunch of people in it and the Buddy heater cranking.

Bigmac · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 07:03 AM »

Thanks for all the feedback, I appreciate it.

APJ · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 09:54 AM »

Just tried out my new shapell 6000 on monday! Yes its Awesome!

Easy to set up take down, plenty of room and easy to pack in the jet sled. What sold it is its 600 denier fabric, heavy..I do recomend putting something under each foot section so it dont freeze in the ice.. And keeping the bottom zippers zipped up a foot so they dont freeze.

Mr. Trout man · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 10:20 AM »

anything that stops the wind is good enough by me

vtpike · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 02:49 PM »

I went with the shappell 6000 also..love it! 2 Doors are key!!! The large retail chain where I bought it offered a full warranty for a year for an extra $17...well worth it!!!

HardwaterFish · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 04:27 PM »

I ordered an Eskimo 949 fatfish last night, we will see.

Cut Bait · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 05:09 PM »

Which ones aren't made in China?

cjg · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 05:02 PM »

Just picked up the clam 2000 on sale for $191. Set it up in the garage and it looks pretty good. 4x6 with a carpeted floor with a couple covered holes and I can stand up inside it. Looks like it should be pretty easy to heat. Should hold 2 people jigging or 4 people with the holes covered in a pinch. It's pretty easy to setup, but looks like it will be awkward to haul. Went with this one because I wanted something with a floor.

tonstone · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 20, 2012, 05:08 PM »

The shappells are made in Michigan I suggest the rover 1.5dx or sp I have the DX and I will never get another brand. Tony

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