Author Topic: 2 Man Flip Over (Read 3581 times)

IceMan74 · « **on:** Dec 03, 2009, 06:22 PM »

Any suggestions on a good brand of flip over style shanty? I am looking at getting a new one for Xmas and don't know which one to pick from.

rtibbs48 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 06:24 PM »

Clam Nanook$299.00, termal model $399.00

Skipper · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 07:09 PM »

Do you have a sled or ATV? If you are hoofin it, it makes a big difference which shack you should choose.

dcso3009 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 07:50 PM »

Yukon, no question about it. If you are on foot it is manageable and if you have a wheeler or snowmobile you are set. I've fished in the Guide (now called the Nanook) and found it to be too small. The Voyager is a great shack, but too big to be pulling by hand much.

Skipper · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 07:53 PM »

I have a Voyager and I would not recommend pulling it by hand!

IceMan74 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 09:31 PM »

I have both for early ice but then I drive out there with my truck. I mainly fish leech but looking to get on a couple lakes around the crookston area where i go to school. The Nanook is the one that has my eye right now. I normally fish by myself unless my roomate tags along.

Hard Ice · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 03, 2009, 11:44 PM »

Iceman74, where are you going to be at this weekend ?

IceMan74 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 04, 2009, 12:32 AM »

I will be in the crookston area.

Hard Ice · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 04, 2009, 03:12 PM »

Cool ! Clam will have a pro staffer at cabilas in east grand forks on saturday if you have any questions that would be the place to go !

deebsey · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 04, 2009, 03:39 PM »

I just upgraded to the Nanook.....Seats are a little cheesy. But i really like it and if you mostly fish alone it will be perfect. My $.02

Hard Ice · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 05, 2009, 03:05 PM »

you can upgrade the seats if you don't like them !

IceMan74 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 06, 2009, 03:25 PM »

Went to talk to the Clam Rep at Cabelas..... He knew nothing about the products he relied solely on the catalog that he did not have. Looks like i will just have to go looking around for them to look at and compare my self.

rtibbs48 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 06, 2009, 03:29 PM »

Just got the new Yukon TC, Plenty of room for two and deluxe seats.

Hard Ice · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 06, 2009, 05:32 PM »

Iceman74, what would you like to know about the clam 2 man house ? ( nanook or the denali 2) i may know more then he does !

Hard_H2O · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 06, 2009, 05:34 PM »

If you are pulling any distance or higher speeds with a snowmobile or ATV I would recommend the Otters.

If I were in the market for one to be pulled by hand or for short distance I would be looking at the Frabils.

IceMan74 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 07:03 PM »

I just wanted to know what would be the better investment the Nanook/Yukon for 2 men or another brand that would be comparable to a clam.

walleyeslayr · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 07, 2009, 08:02 PM »

I recommend the Otters as well. They are a little heavy to pull by hand, but a super product. Great customer service as well. Just down the road here in MN.

Hard Ice · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 08, 2009, 08:33 PM »

Weight wize id be looking at the nanook themrmal you only gain a few inchs on the yukon tc.. If you dont like the seats in the nanook you may up grade them if you would like to... If it was me doing the buying id go with the plain nanook hands down just for the simple reason i dont like draging any more weight then i have to.. Hope that helps you... Jon

IceMan74 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 12:03 AM »

Thanks Hard Ice I really appreciate the help. I have been doing a little more research and found the Frabill Guardian has 'about' the same space and size as the Voyager but is cheaper and the same price at cabelas as the Yukon. What are the thoughts on Frabill shantys?

Hard Ice · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 03:10 AM »

You realy want to go there ? If my phone dont lock up i have a little story if you want to hear it ..

dcso3009 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 07:00 AM »

Quote from: IceMan74 on Dec 09, 2009, 12:03 AM

What are the thoughts on Frabill shantys?

I have very little exposure to Frabill shacks. I went with Clam because I fished out of my friend's and liked them. I'd recommend taking a close look at both IN PERSON (not on the web) and go from there. Hard Ice may be a bit biased, but he seems reputable enough to give a truthful answer. As I said above I'd go with a Yukon.

wallydiven · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 09, 2009, 10:03 PM »

frabill trekker 2!!!! it's great!!!!

Hard Ice · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 08:40 PM »

Iv had just about every brand of house on the market dont get me wrong there all good but in my eyes clam is the best ! Now is that biest(sp) ?

walleyegoolawn · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 09:31 AM »

I own a frabil it is two years old and you can already see the sun through the fabric. The new ones use a thicker fabric but next year I am going with a thermal clam.

Jrod0582 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 01:37 PM »

Frabill Trekker Deluxe. $399 at GM! its got the comfy swivel seats, thick material, and it's light enough to pull by hand!

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