flip over style vs cabin style shanty

[fishing24/7]

 I'm thinking of a new shanty this year and would like the help of the ice fishing community to help make a informed choice leaning towards the frabil excursion but weight is a factor for pulling by hand on early ice any info on set up , durability and functionality between the two styles i look forward to all your replies

[KAJ]

Weight was a major thing for me. I was looking at the Clam 2000 and the Frabill Refuge.
I went with the Frabill due to more room.

[rtibbs48]

Clam Yukon flip over. easy set up, penty of hieght,and room for two with large area to fish

[atvjumpers]

well my clam was cabin style   

the floor was what i liked   

when the ice is slush your stuff goes on the floor it's not soaked 

the weight was not really a problem for me and or my kids or dog that have pulled in into breakneck many of times (1 mile trail in)


i just replaced it with a bigger frabill cabin (have not used it yet)thanks to CT. Outfitters giving me a great deal


what i didnt like with the clam was when your pulling it, if you bungee your stuff to the top side it never really stayed so i would have to carry or load onto another sled
if pulling only the clam it is fine     just could never load it up with a lot of gear securely ive tried bungees, ropes and found it was easier to just load a second sled
on smooth ice i could load it but we only get smooth ice few a times

speed wise the clam set up pretty fast just one person job 5 min or less   

but it's not a fast as a pull over style

hope this helps

atvjumpers

[Walleye64]

I have a suitcase style

[Fishing_Machine]

I've had both types, a pull over type (Genz scout plastic tub and the earlier wooden floor type) and the cabin type (3 man I don't remember what brand).
They all pull good when they are on hard ice with little or no snow.  But once there is more then a couple inches or the slush sticks on the wooden underside, whoooeee are they hard to pull.
Since I move alot and mainly jig, I like the Genz scout with plastic floor.  I've worn the floor thru in a couple places so screwed a set of old skis on the bottom and give the floor a coating of wax before the season.  Keeps the snow from sticking.  If you fish with tipups and go with a crew, the cabin type are good.  Either type will heat right up with a Coleman lantern.  FM

[Blaine]

I've always stayed away from the cabin styles... I move around too much and some of the places I fish require a hike. The cabins just aren't as easy to transport. The flip overs have a big enough sled that I can fit all my crap it it and drag fairly easy. That being said, I bought myself a 6 man Frabill hub style (pop up) this year and so far love it. They are far cheaper than the other styles (yes, I have them all in stock at the shop   ) You can't believe how quick they set up. I took some video of the set up the other day: Check it out here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8X8i_Wdv1s

[fishing24/7]

thanks to all of you that sent your insight on this topic Blaine thanks for that you tube link that was helpful if you know anyone with the excursion i would love there input on that unit as it seems to be the way I'm leaning right now but cost is a issue given the time of year as I'm a mason and work is done once the snow comes thanks again and hope to meet all you guys Jan 16th  17th

[Trow]

yes Blaine the hubs are nice just bought the largest one from Cabelas and sent a letter to  Dick and Jim Cabela about the material they use on them i opened 4 of them and all had little holes in the walls were there was no stitching i had my heart set on the clam corp command post but couldn't find them even got a hold of the company so all stay away from Cabelas hub  shanty's must say they gave me 10% off and a 3 year warranted on it

[jgguppyboy2]

I would go with neither.   Get the new hub style.  they are simple to set up and take down and light too.  150 bucks for the clam 2man.   They have a much better ancor system.  the cabin style which packs up as a sled are bears to pull on anything other than glare ice!

    ~Stefan~

[ctfishermanct]

i picked up the clam command post this year i had a small frabill and over the years of putting 5 guys and the dog in a 3 man i ate the $275 and bought the clam its big enough to park a s10 inside and i usually fish with 5-6 guys and 2 dogs every time out. set up is fast take down fast glad i ordered mine when i did because they are hard to find now these hub style shantys will be the hot item this year get em while they last and tight lines

[TCASS]

I have had my Clam Fishtrap Guide for 3 years and love it.  I prefer the flip over style, easier to set up and alot sturdier in the wind.  The sled base and two swivel chair make it really comfortable.