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I don't want to spend a ton because I work a lot through winter but was wondering about the frabill outposts. They say there's a transport bag included. Is that for dragging across terrain? And are they a pain to set up. I know the flipovers are nice but when I go out sunday it may be the only trip I make.dicks have the frabills on sale for 179. Thanks in advance for any response
These days you definitely get what you pay for. I like you work alot and don't get out much however any purchase you make should be considered an investment in yourself. That being said don't break the bank on something you might seldom use however buy good quality equiptment and it last and be ready to go when you are.
Good Luck
Bad day fishing better than good day at work!!!!
Yeah 10-4 on that. I am not one to buy junk and I looked into a bunch of reviews and decided against going cheap. I have one of them clam chairs that will work fine for sunday. I have plenty of cold weather gear and its supposed to be30 degrees, ill just enjoy the outdoors. Maybe find a good price after the season is over. Thanks
I have a Frabill one man flip I pull behind my quad.. Very satisfied. Does the job.
Ive owned 3 Clam Scouts. First one back in the mid 90's, the sled wore a hole thru. Second one was great, but upgraded to the Scout with the black interior and zipper front door. I added runners to it, and have been using it problem free for the last 10 years.
This year, I purchased an Eskimo Quickfish 3. Hub style. This was because the girlfriend was interested. I found it at Glenn's Army/Navy online. $149 with free shipping. Ive used it 3 times on Erie. Once in 30 MPH winds. She held up nicely. Hope this helps
Thanks guys but I think I will just hold off this season. Nobody around toledo has any ice fishin gear left in stock. I am gonna save up some dough and get one I really want rather than settle for one. Its too late to get one shipped by sunday. Ill just brave what mother natures got to give. I have a clam high back chair. Its supposed to be 29 or 30 on sunday. Plus, I have a little natural insulation if you know what I mean.
www.ReedsSports.com
This place has a ton of stuff for ice fishing. Got an auger cover from them on line. Vary fast service. They have pretty much any shanty you might want to look at.
Forgot to mention. Regardless of what you decide to get buy get the runner kit to protect your investment. Worth every penny. The ice will destroy the bottom of your shelter. Made that mistake once.
Yes they do. Definitely a website to save. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Jawbreaker
I bought an Otter 650 Lodge (comfortable 3 man). Very good product, excellent sled, double layer fabric. I got mine end of season from Reeds for a great deal. If your always going with 1-2 other guys, don't go large like I did. Didn't take in to consideration all the gear weight. It's fine behind a sled but pulling by hand in snow or slush is a bear. Runner kit is a must!
I can understand that. I have a snowmobile but no trailer right now. I live close to the ottawa river so I go ridin right from my driveway. I just would likevto have all the neccessities by next winter to be self sufficient to get out to the big water. I don't trust crossin the shipping channel. I can see already I will be keeping a close eye on reedssports for my shanty.2 man would probly be along the lines what I get. I do appreciate the input, guys.
Don't know what anyone else thinks, but a buddy of mine had a 2 man flip over Clam and switched to a Clam hub style pop up, and says he loves his hub style. Another buddy says the hubs break after a while on them though. The hub style fold up into a bag that fits in the bottom of your Jet sled. His is 8' square set up and about 60" to 70" long in the bag.
Do not be afraid to buy a shelter. Bucket fishing is rough. Especiallly once you handle a fish or two. It took me alot of seaching to find the shelter I wanted. Set in plenty of before season this year and last year. Purchased a trapper last year. Was great till i got on ice in my bibs and heavy coat. Im 6 ft 4in the trapper was too small. When you are tired from fishing, bending over gets old. This year went bigger. Went with a Tundra WAAYY TOO BIG. I drag mine by hand but the height is what hooked me. Sold it,now im happy with my latest investment. This time a year you could find buyers if you find you dont like the frabill. IMHO Hub shelters are great. Find a kiddie sled or what ever will lighten the load to place it on and off you go with you gear.
Do they set up the same as a huntingblind. Some of them can be a puzzle to get back together the first few times. I usually fish in my cousins clam flip. It don't really seem like we have a square inch of extra space. Neither one of us are very tall so height isn't an issue. It seems like you may have more maneuverability in the hub style. But with that you also need to add chairs to your load, right?
I never really thought this much into it. I guess I got some homework to do. Hub style would be easier to store, I assume?
How are the stakes to drive in the ice? Tools? Thanks again, with all your replies I read, I am glad I didn't just go buy one without any thought about it.
The hubs are easy to store. About the size of a 4 man tent. I also have the Clam Yukon, which has plenty of room for two fishermen. It is tough to pull by hand, but set up and take down is much easier then a hub style.
I was also concerned with the screws/stakes, but it's pretty simple with the ones provided by Eskimo. Definitely recommend 2 guys to set up hub in any type of wind. Otherwise it could easily turn into a tumbleweed pretty quickly.
Hey Tim, meet you at Pro Bass today. I MUST SAY UR A STAND UP GUY. my son keep saying we should take one of the 2 hub style blinds I have but the staking issue is why I keep saying "We don't need one we are on a pond with ur truck right there we can go there and get warm plus we won't be in the wide open if it's really windy" He's got me thinking tho. Kick some ass tomorrow. Geary