Author Topic: folding or tent shanty? (Read 6456 times)

thorzep · « **on:** Sep 14, 2006, 04:16 PM »

hey guys just wondering which style you use and what you like most about it. i typicaly fish alone or with one other person thx im leaning towards a clam style but am not sure

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 04:24 PM »

Quote from: thorzep on Sep 14, 2006, 04:16 PM

hey guys just wondering which style you use and what you like most about it. i typicaly fish alone or with one other person thx im leaning towards a clam style but am not sure

for one man, i would go witha single clam. I personally have a two man shanty that i got for about 200$, not a clam. Its pretty good, but if i didnt fish with my dad a lot, id go for a clam

molsonport · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 04:54 PM »

the scout is great for one guy unless your over 6.' can set up quick and easy to move around when following or looking for fish

spoonfed · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 05:55 PM »

i use a scout when by myself and i have a 4 person shappell for when the family or friends come along. can't beat the scout or pro for by yourself.

big big rdg · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 06:08 PM »

I have a frabill XLT twin and that is awesome but a little overkill if you fish by yourself alot. I would def go with the folding style over a tent if you like moving and jigging.

Byron/PA · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 07:13 PM »

I like the flip-over styles, and since I like some extra space when I'm by myself, I like the two man models.
I had a fold up model, Clam 2000, and it was hard to pull in snow and did not hold up very well to the abuse I dished out. I'm not knocking Clam Corp, because yhey make some nice shelters, but the 2000 started to crack and rip at the end of it's first year, or 40 some days on the ice.
I use a Frabill now, but think Clam has some nice models and I've heard good things about the Eskimo ones.

Polar · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 07:44 PM »

I like the flip over style of icefishing huts. All you have to do is flip them back and go to the next spot. For years I fished out of a scout, nice hut but a tad small for what I like. Last few years I have been using a Guide.

1TIGGER · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 08:23 PM »

Had the clam 5600 but made the change last season to a fishtrap guide !
Too much time spent setting up the shelter so I switched so all I have to do is flip it over and start fishing . They seem to be a lot more user friendly .

dockdabber · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 08:28 PM »

hey i am totaly lost with this, I am new to this site new to computer and old an slow HELP

1TIGGER · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 14, 2006, 08:37 PM »

Quote from: Mac on Sep 14, 2006, 08:29 PM

Same here.
I had a 5600 and sold it.
Then bought a Voyager.
LOTS of room and the flipup style really allows for a much quicker setup.
Especially in the wind.
The 5600 was a big sail.
Mac

The Sail thing was one of the most important reasons why mine is in the basement and wont see daylight again unless one of my kid's use it .
Nothing more aggravating than enjoying a day on the ice and the wind starts kicking up and it takes all you can do to keep from looking like you are trying to set a new land speed record as you and your gear go racing across the bay as people stand there and laugh looking at the idiot passing them in their shanty spinning in circles like Dorthy in the wizard of Oz . lol

coldbum · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 06:12 AM »

I went to Fish307 last year and picked up a Rover 2.0 Deluxe flip top style shanty from Shappell.
It is big enough for 3 ppl to fish comfy out of yet it is manageable by one person!

I used to have a tent style shelter from HT. They suck! If you plan on moving your setup more than once in a day of fishing I suggest you DO NOT GET A TENT STYLE SHELTER!

Tight Lines

tucker · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 07:13 AM »

I had a frabill voyager and used it one year. I got a clam guide for christmas the next year and only use it nw. The frabill was ok but a pain to set up and hard to sit in during a wind gust. The guide is awsome, though a bit heavy pulling it yourself.

esox slayer · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 08:31 AM »

If I ever decide to purchase any kind of shelter like this, I'd go with a folder..the ones you leave set up are useless when the wind blows hard, unless you've got them anchored at a couple spots....even then...I've seen them blow over rather than sliding down the ice.....Esox

fishingking · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 08:56 AM »

Clam Flip Top

if the wind strats cranking u can always put it down pretty fast where with a pop up one you get blown away (had it happen a few times) when I had a Shappell 2000

Polar · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 09:12 AM »

Quote from: dockdabber on Sep 14, 2006, 08:28 PM

hey i am totaly lost with this, I am new to this site new to computer and old an slow HELP

What do you need help in?

C.C. · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 09:21 AM »

I got a clam 2000 two years ago and it was with me for 2 trips

. Too much messin around when you wanted to move and if the wind was blowing you couldn't go out to get any flags. I now have an Otter med. cabin(flip-over) and love it. lots of room for me and maybe even a grill for cookin

Jim

archbishop · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 06:33 PM »

i use the tent, eskimo quickfish III, i love it, its great for when im by myself, sets up quick and takes down just as quick, its only 18#'s so it doesnt weigh me down, another advantage is that on those nice warm days you dont even need to set it up, no sense dragging out 50-100#'s extra on a nice day, i have the three man, but the one man is great as well

Eskimo Quickfish III

RedWolfUSAF · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 06:57 PM »

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0035692120475a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=eskimo+quickfish&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=eskimo+quickfish&noImage=0

Arch... your link is gigged up...the one above works.

Those are nice units. I used my deer blind one day last year and and it's alot like that Eskimo with the hubs that pop into place to keep the fabric stretched. Nothing wrong with a little Mossy Oak out on the ice...is there?

fishingking · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 15, 2006, 07:11 PM »

Both links worked and took me to the same page

RedWolfUSAF · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 16, 2006, 08:15 AM »

That's odd... http://www.cabelas.c0m/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0035692120475a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=eskimo+quickfish&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=eskimo+quickfish&noImage=0 This link go nowhere for me but if I change the 0 in 'com' to an o it works.....

fishingking · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 16, 2006, 08:44 AM »

Quote from: RedWolfUSAF on Sep 16, 2006, 08:15 AM

That's odd... http://www.cabelas.c0m/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0035692120475a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=eskimo+quickfish&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=eskimo+quickfish&noImage=0 This link go nowhere for me but if I change the 0 in 'com' to an o it works.....

This link doesnt work but the other 2 do

stoney · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 16, 2006, 09:36 AM »

I would guess, how you are to move it around and how much stuff you carry. I had a clam 5600 and it was a pain to setup and move, also you can't pull it thru the snow like a flip over, now i have a Frabil xlt twin and more than happy with it. If you fish alone and or pull it by hand, go with something like a clam scout, it you pull it with a machine, go larger like a twin or clam 2 person. The extra room will make a much more enjoyable experience... the setup is much easier with a flip up versus a suitcase. Good luck

pike4some · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 23, 2006, 11:01 AM »

I picked up a quikflipIII this spring can't wait to finally use it. Mainly got it so that i could fit the kids in it also. was using a clam jr and at times it would like to blow around is still a good shack to use

icy mike · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 23, 2006, 10:12 PM »

Quote from: archbishop on Sep 15, 2006, 06:33 PM

i use the tent, eskimo quickfish III, i love it, its great for when im by myself, sets up quick and takes down just as quick, its only 18#'s so it doesnt weigh me down, another advantage is that on those nice warm days you dont even need to set it up, no sense dragging out 50-100#'s extra on a nice day, i have the three man, but the one man is great as well

Eskimo Quickfish III

Ditto, Arch...
I have been using the Quickflip II for the past 3 years and have had no problems. easy up/easy down and pulls nicely on the ice.

kenkinser · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 17, 2006, 08:37 PM »

Hi i'm here in southern indiana and the lake frezzes but not enough to get out on the ice. i do have a dock here and has 18-25 ' water with crappie staying all year. i do want to thank u guys for the tips u have posted for tech. for ice fishing. my shack is a Deer Blind popup, with a coleman heater little one, and my ice sled is a kids little red wagon, compleate with PVC rod holders and a milk crate attached to the back. did get a Manual ice auger and it all worked real well last year. I'm 52 yrs old and been stayin in after the lake froze over i really want to thanks u guys for the ideas and tips i have got on this site Ken Kinser

eye hunter · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 17, 2006, 09:18 PM »

Quote from: coldbum on Sep 15, 2006, 06:12 AM

I went to Fish307 last year and picked up a Rover 2.0 Deluxe flip top style shanty from Shappell.
It is big enough for 3 ppl to fish comfy out of yet it is manageable by one person!

I used to have a tent style shelter from HT. They suck! If you plan on moving your setup more than once in a day of fishing I suggest you DO NOT GET A TENT STYLE SHELTER! My wonderful other 1/2 just went to 307 and surprised me with a shappell Rover 1.5 DX. for my birthday. now I can retire my Frabil cub siutcase style shanty.

Tight Lines

bmann · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 23, 2006, 11:43 AM »

I only have a tent shanty and am pretty happy with it. It is an HT brand 6'x6' , quicks set up and enough room for 2 people. I will probably stick with this style because , I have a calfing sled already to haul the gear and I like the lite weight. I picked it up a Cabelas bargain cave at the end of the season $69.00 1/2 price.

hunters08 · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 23, 2006, 10:54 PM »

Fish trap guide!!! two seats that move,plenty of room for two and lots of room for one,i like it cause i can set one rod on the other seat while i jig with the other rod.pulls really easy also.When you need to move throw the marcum flasher on the spare seat flip the cover back and your on your way!!

archbishop · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 23, 2006, 10:59 PM »

Quote from: icy mike on Sep 23, 2006, 10:12 PM

Ditto, Arch...
I have been using the Quickflip II for the past 3 years and have had no problems. easy up/easy down and pulls nicely on the ice.

i use the quickfish, not the quickflip, mine is a tent style shanty

its a 6'x6'x7' tent and 18#

icejunky · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 24, 2006, 09:12 AM »

I love equipment threads as everyone has opinions and they always vary so much to personal taste or experience. I personally own a Shappell DX2000 (I think) and it is great for a two man shanty but I wish I had spent alittle bit more to get a more roomy unit. I also use a frabil one man flip until and I love it...clam makes some solid gear and if you have the coin to spent, I would not hesitate

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Author Topic: folding or tent shanty? (Read 6456 times)