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Okay, I realize this might be a little premature, but the colder weather a couple days ago got myself and my brother a little excited for ice fishing season. My brother is looking into getting himself an ice shelter for this season. I would really appreciate some opinions on Clam's line of shelters. I'm looking for info on durability, quality, ease of setup, etc. He's thinking of picking up the Clam 5600 with the new link system. If he does, I may sell my Frabill Hideout and buy a Clam as well so that we can hook them together. I would also appreciate some advice on what a 2 year old Frabill Hideout in nearly new condition should sell for.
Thanks in advance.
Ben
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You can buy it new on-line for $260.
Would you take $100?
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I haven't entirely decided to sell it yet. It mostly depends on what my brother ends up with. But in answer to your question, I'll just keep before I let it go for $100. I paid $350 for it new. I'd be really surprised it you can pick one up new for less than $300, even online once you figure in shipping.
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$260 Club Price (which costs nothing to get in on) or $289 without. $10 shipping.
I'm excited for the ice to come too! Gotta love it!
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You might want to take a look at their shipping policy:
"Items that are identified as Heavy/Bulky may require a shipping charge in addition to the regular surface shipping charges. Due to the weight and/or size of these items, special AIR delivery charges also apply. Large quantity orders may be considered commercial account orders, which would not be eligible for the Buyer's Club discount, and may require additional shipping charges."
Again, good luck picking that up for under $300 when all is said and done.
Anyway, I'm still looking for some feedback on Clam shelters...anybody?
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Not trying to argue with you or rip you off. I just know I've looked at 'em all too, and for price and weight, I use the HT 2-man pop up tents. They weigh about 10 pounds, can be anchored for wind, and Mr. Heater is all you need in there to keep toasty.
I'm just not going to pay $300+ and then have to drag 54 pounds across the ice. But that's me.
Good luck, and I hope you get the info you're after.
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I've never fished out of the model that you are looking at, but I have fished out of the three man flip over style and they the best on the market as far as I'm concerned. The only problem is you had better be motorized or a lot tougher than me to get them around. Even the model your looking at lists at 76lbs. My eskimo two man is 45lbs and when you add an auger, chair, lures and rods it's almost more than I can handle on foot. Your model looks roomy and I know clam makes great stuff so if it's in your price range and you can handle the weight I'd say go for it.
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Thanks for the information fairwayphilly. I completely understand the weight issue. I've been pulling my 46# Frabill along with a gas auger and other gear for the last two years. If there's less than 6" of snow, it doesn't bother me at all. Anymore than that and it get's to be pretty heavy to pull. Fortunately I picked up a wheeler over the winter so now I just pull my stuff around with that once the ice gets thick enough.
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[cool]Hey Uinta, I was wondering if there's a website for these HT pop up tents? If so, could you provide it for me? You have me intrigued about them. Never heard of them before now.
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[url "http://www.htent.com/Shelters/polar%20deluxe.htm"]HT POP UP TENTS[/url] I believe this is it .
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[cool]Thanks, Randy. Worked great!
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I have a Quick-flip 2 deluxe, by Eskimo thats about as easy to set up as any,sets up like a clam.Comes with a bench seat with a fold down back, both padded.Its in good shape and for sale.
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[cool]How many people does it hold and how much are you asking?
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The company's site is: [url "http://www.htent.com"]www.htent.com[/url]
And one online site for purchase:
[url "http://www.peterson-outdoors.com"]www.peterson-outdoors.com[/url]
Sometimes Smith & Edwards will stock them, and some years they don't.
The way they are designed is with 2 rectangular holes in the floor. I guess so 2 people could fish, one toward the rear, and the other toward the back. But I had my wife make "patches" to cover the back hole, because when we fish 2 to a tent, we want to do so side-by-side.
She just uses some plastic tarp material, and it also adds to the warmth of the tent. You can put your stuff down without it setting on ice (you either!) and when the wind puffs up a bit, it can't blow under and through to make things chilly.
We really like them!
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Mike -- you aren't giving up ice fishing are you? I need another chance to try to redeem myself!
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Kent-You redeemed yourself on our second trip.[  ]I'm not giving up ice fishing,just the ice tent.
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It holds two people,room for all your poles,lures,bait,heater in the bottom.I think it weighs 45 lb.$200 OBO.PM me if you want to see it.
MIKE
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[font "Impact"][#ff4040][size 3]I think I found the cheapest shelter. Last year while out ice fishing I saw these 2 kids with their tent on the ice. They had cut a whole in one of their old tents. I thought it was pretty clever. Talk about the cheapest shelter ever.[/size][/#ff4040][/font]
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