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Pop up style fish houses

FISHON71

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randyfaas Contributor

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Here's a link to a couple of reviews of the 6x12 versions of the hub style shelters. The 3 man versions are the same, but half the size.:

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb..._vs_Clam_vs_Cab

I also own the Eskimo Quick Fish 3 and love it (love them both). I have a modified otter sled (medium?)that I use inside both the 3 man and the 6 man and it really works great.

That said, they are less suited to the run and gun style of fishing, so I plan to get a Flipover style next year to add to the arsenal.

Oh, and by the way, I picked up one of those Clam ice anchor install bits, and it didn't fit the beefier Eskimo ice screws until I reamed the channels out with a drill bit. Now it works great!

Also...I'm going on my 4th year with the 3 man, and it is in perfect condition except that the anchor points are a little ripped up and need some repair (no biggie).

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I have fished for a number of years with the Eastman Ice Cube 4 man and really like it. I like the material on the Eskimo and Clam better, but that is a small issue for me. I have put it up and taken it down in some pretty good winds. It is kind of scary, but very manageable. With or without a wind, always remember to stake down the corner into the wind. It makes popping the top up a lot easier. Take down is a piece of cake.

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SteveD Experienced

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I was thinking about getting a pop up style fish house, looked at the eskimo and clam I know frabil makes one too. Was wondering if anyone has one or has fished out of one and how it was. Any info would be great thanks.

I had an Eskimo Quick Fish III but got rid of it because it was just too heavy (108 lbs) and hard to pull during early season ice. I downsized to a Frabill Hideout. The Hideout folds flat to about a 6" high sled that only weighs 54 lbs. During early season ice I can pull it anywhere even after loading everything on it (heater, Vexilar, auger, buckets and bait). When you pop it up it is 72" X 52" X72" high with a fish opening of 16" X 72" which is plenty of room for fishing. When it is all folded up it fits perfectly in the bed of my Ranger pickup.

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jsnides Apprentice

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I own the cabelas series pop-up style house, which i purchased last year and have taken out over a dozen times. My only concern/problem with the shelter is that once you have used it and it frosts up the take-down is a bit trying at times. When the washers on the pop-out walls gets iced over folding it into the bag it comes in is virtually impossible without some of the poles getting popped out of there fabric holsters. I didn't expect it to last long as it was only $129.99. It has definitly got its moneies worth forsure...hope it helps

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jsnides Apprentice

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i enjoy the cabelas series pop-ups, easy to set-up, nice layout for fishing two men w lots of gear, and handy pouches on all four sides are handy. I would reccommend the pop-up style houses for the people with limited room in their vehicle like myself, mine fits in my ford focus backseat w all my gear/auger. light-weight for long hauls also is an added plus.

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Quickfish III owner checking in. Kinda hard to setup in wind, just make sure you point a corner into the wind so the side isn't being blown into.

The only thing I don't like is standing on the ice, I plan on making a floor here in the next week I can use for me.

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Have two friends that have the eskimo 3 man and a 6 man clam command post. First time we've used them last weekend. I agree with everything posted. They are lightweight, easy to set up, and they both seem to be made pretty well. The only drawback is moving around a lot. Much easier with my otter cabin and everything in a sled. Other than that, they are great. I'm thinking of getting a QFIII as a spare. I was also surprised at how easy they heated. QFIII was almost too hot with a big buddy on low, and the command post had no issues heating up quick too. Granted, it was 25 degrees this last weekend.

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I'm considering the Clam thermal base camp pop-up. Being heavier material, is it more difficult to take down and pack up? Also, will the quilted material last as long as the non-thermal type-------is it as tough? Does the thermal material help with the condensation inside the tent? Thanks!

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I used my thermal base camp this past weekend in Brainerd and it worked great. Granted there was no wind so I only had to use my Big Buddy on low and it was plenty warm inside. I also use rubber gym mats for the floor to keep things dry. I was out for all of three hours and didn't have any condensation. I'm happy with this hub but it is not meant for doing a lot of moving.

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