Opinion Needed Buying an Ice Hut - Page 2

wneb.fisher · 11-13-2009, 08:01 AM

Nice and cozy? More like "Move in ready". Sign me up please!

Charlie · 11-14-2009, 09:22 AM

I have had a one-man clam flip top. Worked well, but for a lineman sized fella, a bit small. Bought a two-man flip top from Scheel's and have been please for the most part.

Yes you can raise the canopy to create an effective wind break, just use the seperator rods.

Fishing in the wind is a challange whether or not you have a fish house. Invest in rope and ice anchors, BUT make sure to tie off on the plastic sled - NOT the tent. May also be to windy for the tent to be upright, poles have been bent from a heavy wind.

It is a funny site to see an ice house sliding across the ice ... unless it's yours

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Charlie

I have fished from a Frabil flip top and agree with others, the quality of parts is less than Clam. Have not fished from others, but Otter looks good from afar, would like a closer look!

A couple of the canopy rods were injured last year. Found that my Scheels was built by Clam, so I've bought the necessary parts that need replaced. I've also found that all the parts of my sled can be replaced from the parts list of the Clam - Voyager

oh happy days.
ps: make sure your sled doesn't ride under the trailer hitch of the four wheeler in/on a trailer. The four wheeler WILL bounce in transit and you don't want the canopy/rods under the bouncing hitch

! I'm just saying!

Eryk · 11-17-2009, 01:55 PM

Heres a good deal from another Thread.

http://www.nefga.org/forum/outdoors-...h-trap-x2.html

nedyarb · 11-17-2009, 05:55 PM

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wneb.fisher · 11-19-2009, 07:56 AM

I called Cabela's last night and the model I was looking at is the Fish Trap Guide. I am going to Rapid City to hopefully get it on Saturday. If they don't have it in stock then I guess I will just be ordering it.

BadBass · 11-19-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wneb.fisher

I called Cabela's last night and the model I was looking at is the Fish Trap Guide. I am going to Rapid City to hopefully get it on Saturday. If they don't have it in stock then I guess I will just be ordering it.

Just a heads up...
Clam no longer makes the Guides from my understanding. They redesigned several of their models this year. The Guide from last year is now the Nanook. Very similar to last years guide, just $50 cheaper and the seats inside are little smaller.

I myself am trading in my Clam 2000 for the new Fish Trap Nanook. It looks like a versatile shack for 1 or 2 people and you can't beat the price for what you're getting.

Eryk · 11-19-2009, 12:42 PM

Cabela's in LaVista has 7 Fish Trap Guides, @ $349.99

wneb.fisher · 11-19-2009, 02:02 PM

[QUOTE=BadBass;261839]Just a heads up...
Clam no longer makes the Guides from my understanding. They redesigned several of their models this year. The Guide from last year is now the Nanook. Very similar to last years guide, just $50 cheaper and the seats inside are little smaller. QUOTE]

I know it. But unfortunately Cabelas's does not carry the newer Clam Shelters and the closest Bass Pro is in Denver which is still a good 5 hours away. I really don't want to pay shipping. Amazes me though that the older model is still more expensive than the newer.

cabbry · 11-19-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eryk

Cabela's in LaVista has 7 Fish Trap Guides, @ $349.99

If you order from Cabelas and have it shipped to the Cabela's store near you, and you pick it up I believe the shipping is free.

huskereye · 11-20-2009, 04:38 AM

If you buy the Fish Guide make sure that it comes with the kit for the bench seat. Clam changed the design because the bench seat collapsed the sides of the sled.

wneb.fisher · 11-23-2009, 07:57 AM

I bought the "Fish Trap Guide" this weekend and it is spread out all over my living room. (Thank goodness I live by myself!). I have it half way put together and have come to realize that though Clam may be a good company when it comes to ice fishing gear, their instructions SUCK! They didn't even include all the screws, washers, and nuts. Oh well, I guess I will hit the hardware store and get the rest of what I need. Can't wait to get this up and ready to use.

Bring on the ice!!

11-13-2009, 08:01 AM	#21 (permalink)
wneb.fisher wneb.fisher is ready to hit the Hard Water!! Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 379 Thanks: 196 Thanked 173 Times in 72 Posts	Nice and cozy? More like "Move in ready". Sign me up please! __________________ "...it's amazing how grown men can turn into squealing, giggling school girls at the mention of a fish or game animal." ~Fishingnerd33~ (This quote was too good not to use.)

11-14-2009, 09:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
Charlie Charlie is occaisionally accurate in cast, shot, and thought Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fairbury NE Posts: 179 Thanks: 60 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	I have had a one-man clam flip top. Worked well, but for a lineman sized fella, a bit small. Bought a two-man flip top from Scheel's and have been please for the most part. Yes you can raise the canopy to create an effective wind break, just use the seperator rods. Fishing in the wind is a challange whether or not you have a fish house. Invest in rope and ice anchors, BUT make sure to tie off on the plastic sled - NOT the tent. May also be to windy for the tent to be upright, poles have been bent from a heavy wind. It is a funny site to see an ice house sliding across the ice ... unless it's yours . Charlie I have fished from a Frabil flip top and agree with others, the quality of parts is less than Clam. Have not fished from others, but Otter looks good from afar, would like a closer look! A couple of the canopy rods were injured last year. Found that my Scheels was built by Clam, so I've bought the necessary parts that need replaced. I've also found that all the parts of my sled can be replaced from the parts list of the Clam - Voyager oh happy days. ps: make sure your sled doesn't ride under the trailer hitch of the four wheeler in/on a trailer. The four wheeler WILL bounce in transit and you don't want the canopy/rods under the bouncing hitch ! I'm just saying! __________________ If you don't know where you're going, chances are you will end up somewhere else. quote. 'Yogi Berra' Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. 'Winston Churchill'

11-17-2009, 05:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
nedyarb nedyarb is waiting for ice to melt. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OMAHA.Millard Posts: 526 Thanks: 26 Thanked 76 Times in 69 Posts	hut dd Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2009, 07:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
wneb.fisher wneb.fisher is ready to hit the Hard Water!! Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 379 Thanks: 196 Thanked 173 Times in 72 Posts	I called Cabela's last night and the model I was looking at is the Fish Trap Guide. I am going to Rapid City to hopefully get it on Saturday. If they don't have it in stock then I guess I will just be ordering it. __________________ "...it's amazing how grown men can turn into squealing, giggling school girls at the mention of a fish or game animal." ~Fishingnerd33~ (This quote was too good not to use.)

11-19-2009, 02:02 PM	#28 (permalink)
wneb.fisher wneb.fisher is ready to hit the Hard Water!! Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 379 Thanks: 196 Thanked 173 Times in 72 Posts	[QUOTE=BadBass;261839]Just a heads up... Clam no longer makes the Guides from my understanding. They redesigned several of their models this year. The Guide from last year is now the Nanook. Very similar to last years guide, just $50 cheaper and the seats inside are little smaller. QUOTE] I know it. But unfortunately Cabelas's does not carry the newer Clam Shelters and the closest Bass Pro is in Denver which is still a good 5 hours away. I really don't want to pay shipping. Amazes me though that the older model is still more expensive than the newer. __________________ "...it's amazing how grown men can turn into squealing, giggling school girls at the mention of a fish or game animal." ~Fishingnerd33~ (This quote was too good not to use.)

11-17-2009, 01:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
Eryk Eryk has no status. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 155 Thanks: 25 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts	Heres a good deal from another Thread. http://www.nefga.org/forum/outdoors-...h-trap-x2.html

11-19-2009, 12:42 PM	#27 (permalink)
Eryk Eryk has no status. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 155 Thanks: 25 Thanked 43 Times in 32 Posts	Cabela's in LaVista has 7 Fish Trap Guides, @ $349.99

11-20-2009, 04:38 AM	#30 (permalink)
huskereye huskereye has no status. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: boat seat Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Fish Guide If you buy the Fish Guide make sure that it comes with the kit for the bench seat. Clam changed the design because the bench seat collapsed the sides of the sled.

11-23-2009, 07:57 AM	#31 (permalink)
wneb.fisher wneb.fisher is ready to hit the Hard Water!! Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chadron, NE Posts: 379 Thanks: 196 Thanked 173 Times in 72 Posts	I bought the "Fish Trap Guide" this weekend and it is spread out all over my living room. (Thank goodness I live by myself!). I have it half way put together and have come to realize that though Clam may be a good company when it comes to ice fishing gear, their instructions SUCK! They didn't even include all the screws, washers, and nuts. Oh well, I guess I will hit the hardware store and get the rest of what I need. Can't wait to get this up and ready to use. Bring on the ice!! __________________ "...it's amazing how grown men can turn into squealing, giggling school girls at the mention of a fish or game animal." ~Fishingnerd33~ (This quote was too good not to use.)

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