Changes to the Clam's

[huntnfish]

I stopped into the local sporting goods store today and was told that Clam is no longer going to have the traplink in their houses. They have a door in the back instead. I'm not sure what their reasoning is behind it. I was also told that they are done with the thermal line as well. Has anyone else heard about these things?

[munchy71]

You were partially mis-informed. Clam has more thermal options in their line than ever before. I do believe trap-link is no more, however.

-Munchy

[stifler51]

why would they get rid of the link system?

[Ed Carlson]

Too many zippers?

Zippers tend to be the #1 point that fails on most portables, more zippers = more warranty issues.

[RebelSS]

I had heard the manufacturers had received complaints and pressure about licensing one, and zippin' an unlicensed one to it, to make it "one". I really doubt this...I think it's just plain ol' gossip. However, be aware of new license restrictions on leaving portables and trailers used to tow ice houses...it's on page 61 of the DNR booklet.

[Ed Carlson]

Kinda on the same topic line..Goofy DNR REG'S....but did the DNR finally rule specifically if the "White Light" deal on the Nature Vision Explorer Series underwater cameras was good to go...or a No-No?

Rumors on that abound...be good to get a real ruling on that once and for all.

Anyone know?

[walleyvoyager]

I talked to they clam guys at throne brothers ice fishing get together a few weeks ago. They said there was a patent issue with the trap link system. A company had a system like that in the past a said they would sue fish trap/ clam over patent rights and infringements. It's a bad deal, I know a few people that are looking for a new fish trap but wont buy brand new because of the trap link not being offered. I sure am glad I bought the thermal last year and not this year.

Did you guys see that the seats don't go side to side or front to back either? They are on a hinge system, they flip up but that is all??

[stifler51]

wow clam ftl. they are losing everything that made me want a clam. guess ill stick with my yukon

[huntnfish]

I shouldn't have said they were getting rid of the thermals altogether. The Thermal X house isn't going to be made anymore. Now, this might not be true, but it is what I was told. The new basecamp model does look nice.

When I was first told about the traplink deal I thought it was because of the zippers but they are still putting a D door in the back of the sled. It is nice to have some access to the back of the sled but I don't see any reason to have a door back there.

[CJH]

Why have the door without traplink?? What's the point?

I'd rather have them take it out and make the manufacturing process easier so they could drop their prices down.

[Wayne R Peterson]

I was at Thorne Bros. I F M G T. The Clam guys told me that the Trap Link was not that great of a hit. Nobody was buying them. The D door gives you more access to the tub. Also, the front door on the bigger houses are half the size of the older ones. I did buy the Clam Kodiak (Replaces the Pro). It is bigger and a touch heavier. It has alot more room, the zippers are smoother, but than again it's not 20 below either. Now, I just have to wait for ice.

[munchy71]

I shouldn't have said they were getting rid of the thermals altogether. The Thermal X house isn't going to be made anymore. Now, this might not be true, but it is what I was told. The new basecamp model does look nice.

When I was first told about the traplink deal I thought it was because of the zippers but they are still putting a D door in the back of the sled. It is nice to have some access to the back of the sled but I don't see any reason to have a door back there.

Thermal X is definitely on the new HSOforum along with the other new Fish Traps...

-Munchy

[JavaJohn]

Has anyone seen the new Kenai from Clam? I'm looking to buy a one man but want to test sit. If the Kodiak is bigger than the Pro, is the Kenai bigger than the Scout?

[KG243]

The ones I saw were a step backwards if you ask me. They look really short, the seats are way small and the tubs are tiny. Just was not very impressed, I would not want to spend the day in one.

[Wayne R Peterson]

JavaJohn, Go to the sporting goods store located at the mall inSt. Cloud. They have them out. Yes, the Kodiac is much bigger than the Pro.

[JavaJohn]

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked out the Kenai and Kodiak.

Kenai replaces the Scout and is a bit bigger all around. There is no door, just flip up to enter/exit, and the seat has no back.

Kodiak is deep and tall. It does have a door and seatback. Poles do not extend/retract like the Pro which is why it is long.