what type of fish house is best for me?

[mrpike1973]

hi i would like your advice. right now i have a eskimo quick fish 3 i love it how ever i cant move it fast on the ice. i was thinking about a one man flip over. however i have a few problems 1 i only own cars nothing real big either. 2 i'm afraid if i have it hanging out the trunk some one would steal it when parked somewhere or it would get damaged would you all stick with what i got or no just looking for advice thanks

[pulleye16]

From what I'm hearing, it sounds like you want a one person, compact fish house that can fit in a car. If thats true, I've never used one but they now make those "camping chair" flip over fish houses. Very light weight and compact and is good for one person. But for me, I like the option of fishing with another person. If thats true for you, try finding a smaller flip style (clam nanook {spelling})or smaller suit case style for two. It may be tight for two people but atleast you can fish with someone else and get it into your car.

[shizzy]

I have a QF3 and have the same issues. I would like a run and gun 1 man shack too. I do however find that when I am running and gunning I dont have much need for a shack unless its very cold/windy. most days I dont put up the QF3 untill I find a really hot spot.

with that said there are some very small 1 man flipovers out there.

[mrpike1973]

thanks for the replies. shizzy i agree with you basically thats the same problem i have maybe i can use the qf3 as a warming house. scout some when i find the hot spot just move the house. its not like i need a gang of guys to move it thanks for the help

[SkunkedAgain]

What you need is a bucket. It fits in a car and is the most efficient 1-man, run-and-gun solution.

[curtistodd]

Clam 2000. Fits in the back seat of my car and i still have room for auger, buckets, shovel, rods, heater, etc, etc. Shappell 2000 is the same style and frabill has one as well. Fishes two comfortably, and works well for one person, plenty of room to throw stuff around.

[zamboni]

Clam 2000. Fits in the back seat of my car and i still have room for auger, buckets, shovel, rods, heater, etc, etc. Shappell 2000 is the same style and frabill has one as well. Fishes two comfortably, and works well for one person, plenty of room to throw stuff around.

Frabill Refuge is the Frabill version of the Clam 2000. The Clam has a 5 foot 6 or so roof height, whereas the Frabills roof is 6 feet. I am 5 foot 7 and the Refuge is perfect for me to be able to stand up in. Fit in the backseat of my Bonneville. I have owned several portables, suitcase and flipovers, and the Refuge is my favorite that I have ever owned.