Clam Spearfisher Reviews

[hole_hopper454]

Anyone have reviews on the Clam Spearfisher hub? Might pull the trigger on this if I can find a good late season deal.

[Gunflint]

I have one and love it. It is very dark with the windows closed.

Big enough to sleep 2 - we did it.

Would buy it again. 

[laer0302]

I won one this year at an expo, but haven't had a chance to use it much. It isn't my primary shelter. It's very big, and gets very dark inside. Would work great for spearing or sight fishing. I've only actually used it once this year, and was pleased with it. Only critique I have is that the anchors were garbage. I couldn't even get them to bite with  a drill adapter. If you buy one, plan on replacing those, otherwise I think you'll like it.

[Gunflint]

I won one this year at an expo, but haven't had a chance to use it much. It isn't my primary shelter. It's very big, and gets very dark inside. Would work great for spearing or sight fishing. I've only actually used it once this year, and was pleased with it. Only critique I have is that the anchors were garbage. I couldn't even get them to bite with  a drill adapter. If you buy one, plan on replacing those, otherwise I think you'll like it.

Agreed. The anchors are garbage. The new Clam extreme anchors are good.

[hole_hopper454]

Thanks for the replies. I'm planning on using this for sturgeon spearing and ice fishing if I have extra people going with.

[GBguy]

How does the size compare to the Eskimo 949i? The 949i has 61 sq ft of floor space and measures 7'9"x7'9" with a 6'8" ceiling. I just ordered a 949i for sturgeon spearing next year after I nearly had multiple heart attacks trying to haul my permanent shack on a trailer in 30 mph crosswinds on icy roads. The 949i is on sale on Amazon right now for $240 with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. They were backordered when I ordered mine on Sunday, but they had more in stock on Monday. I cant believe it's almost 8'x8', that's twice the floor space of my little permanent shack!

[Monticatgeek]

How does the size compare to the Eskimo 949i? The 949i has 61 sq ft of floor space and measures 7'9"x7'9" with a 6'8" ceiling. I just ordered a 949i for sturgeon spearing next year after I nearly had multiple heart attacks trying to haul my permanent shack on a trailer in 30 mph crosswinds on icy roads. The 949i is on sale on Amazon right now for $240 with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. They were backordered when I ordered mine on Sunday, but they had more in stock on Monday. I cant believe it's almost 8'x8', that's twice the floor space of my little permanent shack!

Set Up Size
9 Feet across in diameter
Center Height
82”
Pack Size
L 65” x W 12” x H 12”
Product Weight (LBS)
48 Pounds
Fishable Area
63.5 Square Feet
Fabric
900 total denier
# of Anglers
4-6 comfortably

[Gunflint]

Set Up Size
9 Feet across in diameter
Center Height
82”
Pack Size
L 65” x W 12” x H 12”
Product Weight (LBS)
48 Pounds
Fishable Area
63.5 Square Feet
Fabric
900 total denier
# of Anglers
4-6 comfortably

I think it is "comfortable"for 2 or maybe three. But I like LOTS of space and that is why I bought it.

[hole_hopper454]

Is the spearfisher a 4 or 5 sided hub? Doesn't really say but the pic makes it look like a 5 sided.

[Gunflint]

It is not square so it is more than 4.

[hole_hopper454]

It is not square so it is more than 4.

So is it more than 5 sides?

[laer0302]

So is it more than 5 sides?

It's 5 sided. I'm 99% sure on that.

[Monticatgeek]

yes it is a 5 sided house just like the Jason Mitchell pop up house.