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IceShanty Main => General Ice Fishing Chit Chat => Topic started by: bstawickiata on May 25, 2017, 09:52 PM
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Looking to buy a shelter in the 300-500 dollar range. At least a 2 person in the flip/side step style and 4 person in the hub style. I usually fish with a friend that has an older clam with the solid floor which I love but I would have a hard time setting a similar shelter up alone on a windy day on Erie. That's why i am leaning more towards the flip style. I'll use on days i am fishing alone or with another friend or family member. Does anyone have any recommendations on which shelters to look into and what features are beneficial like insulation, fishable area, weight, etc. I will be pulling by hand but I am a bigger guy so weight doesn't bother me too much. Thanks for your help.
Bob
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Hi Bob, welcome to the site! I have a Frabbil Trekker II it is big enough for 2 people if you want but more than
enough room for one especially if you're a big guy. I like plenty of room, I drill 2 holes one to fish out of and the
other for my flasher, that way I don't have to pull my transducer to get a fish out. Also I have room for my heater
if needed, I don't like having a heater behind me where I can't see, I saw a guys flip over catch fire once because
he accidently threw a rag over the heater! And when looking for a flip over it had the most comfortable seats!
Good luck in your search!
IW
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If you don't mind a minor cosmetic imperfection... $475.99 for a $700 insulated, two-man shack, and shipped free if you have a Prime account. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00XD5LYOK/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Good luck.
DN
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Hi Bob,
I have only had hub pop up shelters due to room with family etc. I have been in many Otter flip over shanties and I am buying one for this next Ice season, they heat extremely well and hold in heat well, they are also extremely easy to use (load up/tow/etc.). I know they are somewhat out of your price range but I feel this would last longer and would be smarter in my opinion to bite the bullet up front ;D ;)
Link to Otter: (may be cheaper other places, I haven't had time to look around!) http://www.cabelas.com/product/OTTER-XT-LODGE-PACKAGE/2121515.uts?productVariantId=4199221&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04189111&rid=20&gclid=CjwKEAjwpJ_JBRC3tYai4Ky09zQSJAC5r7ruQK5tN4c_imKKZb_4fzmOWgz7cFEcoaN9_W2MCjND-BoCy-_w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds