best fish house brands?

[mrpike1973]

hi there seems to be a lot of talk on ice augers and fish finders just wondering opinions on house brands. i have a eskimo qfish 2 i got this because i like i can replace windows if they crack. have a frabill recon 1 man decided on this because of the window thing too in my opinion. i feel clam has gotten a little less quality on there houses. just my opinion i have never seen otter so i cant comment just wondering why you bought your house and why

[Juice88]

I like clam because they are local. I've never had a bad experience when dealing with customer service.

[castmaster]

Otter for me all the way. Also a local company with top notch customer service.

[Greg Clusiau]

I was with Clam for many years but switched to Otter because of their ruggedness in the back country portages of Crow Lake, Lac La Croix, etc., pulling over rocks, stumps,bad ice, etc. Most durable shelter out there in my opinion. My buddy Tim only uses a snowmobile when fishing (no trail riding) and his odometer reads over 3,000 miles and all of that is with his old green Otter behind him. That's incredible. It's a little beat up but still very fishable.

[Brad B]

I have used clams before but now have also switched over to otter. although my next house will be a canvas craft insulated on a otter sled.

[Red Cabin]

I currently have an Eskimo Quick Flip III but if I ever need to replace it I will go with the insulated Otter!

[ConnorMN]

I currently have an Eskimo Quick Flip III but if I ever need to replace it I will go with the insulated Otter!

Red - Anything wrong with the qf3 in terms of design etc? Reason I ask: I have one waiting for me at my local FF...

[DuckBlind]

I picked up the Clam 2000. I wouldn't buy it again or advise anybody else to get it either. There are doors on both sides and both zippers quit working after 2 weeks of use. My friend bought the same house, same thing happened to his. Cheap plastic zipper doesn't connect. We have to use pins to keep our doors shut, best we can, still lets in the cold.

[fishfearme]

If it was only 2 weeks old I would return it. Effin junk from China anyway!

[bigbad401]

I have had my Clam 2000 for 3 years and the zippers still work great on it. But now I have an Eskimo Quickfish 3 and I like it a lot.

[Chode2235]

Best, IMO: Canvas Craft, Frabill, and Otter.

[Al.Wichman]

i got a wild three this year of course not as beefy as the otter but made by them and so far very pleased with it same specs as the frabill in that size weighs about thirty lbs lighter, something to consider depending on how you get around

[AndRo]

I upgraded from my flimsy old clam to the Frabill 7080 last year, and I love it. The sled seems is built for the long haul, and I fee a lot more comfortable pulling it behind the snowmobile. Can't beat that NorPac2 Canvas, I find myself turning my heater off.

[bikeoutback]

I have a Wild 2 made by Otter going on it's 3rd season. I had one issue with 2 seams coming apart in the first 3 months and I think this may have been partially my fault in flipping it up while it was stuck to the ice. In any case Otter had me ship it to them and they sewed it right up under warranty no problem = great customer service. I went Team Wild for cost on my first house, my next house hopefully cost is a lesser concern but I now Otter is going to be the front runner... except these canvas craft insulated with Otter sleds are intriguing.

[sunniewally]

bought a clam hub this year , first one, one seam wasn,t sewn all the way, they replaced it , took it out saterday, the zippers are so tight on it that one is starting to tear, so goes the china junk!!

[Jim Almquist]

I have had my Otter lodge for 10 years and when this one finally wears out I will get another.

It will be awhile though

[jBohmer]

Clam Fishtrap Yukon on its third season. Love it and no real complaints aginst from what I have seen with other people I know who have different brands. The seams on both bottom front corners have seperated though. I am not concerned as I normally cover them up with snow or leave them open for ventalation on warmer days. I guess that kinda sucks but I am not quite sure if that is a design flaw or tough use by myself. I do not pull it often at all and normally haul it in the bed of my truck that has a topper. Anyway, I like my flip-up, nothing against any other brand out there. I think that their a lot of good ones out there

[SFC]

I have a yukon tc 2nd season, Iam happy with it no problems so far. I think the best thing u could do,which I didnt is set the house up and break it down a few times, maybe grab some fishing gear and some other stuff in the store to see how it fits. I only see people sitting inside the fishouses at the store(like I did). Very happy with the yukon no experience with the other brands.

[quickfish6]

i would say the eskimo or otter. clams are so over priced !

[crappiekid]

having owned 4 different brands over the years Frabill Rises to the top in my opinion. Canvas reinfored where it needs to be by where the pipes fold up. Stronger piping system and and a rugged sled. I also like the removable windows. The Insulated R tec is also worth the money. It is amazing how much money you will save in propane! and be comfortable. No condensation dripping on you

[dpayne]

I ahave a profish 300 and really like it. Its going on its 4th winter and haven't had any problems so far. I insulated it with reflectix so it stays pretty warm I only use a big buddy heater usually on loww and it stays pretty warm. My only complaint is itis kind of heavy but all the bigger ones are heavy

[Freedom81]

I have a clam 5600. 3 main features I needed in a house: a floor(to help keep the wife's feet warm), to be able to stand up and stretch(I am 6'1" tall, even taller with boots), fit in the back of my Jeep. This house has a floor and is 6'6" tall. I've had it going on 3 years now. One of the 2 door zippers is broken, but I've read on here it can be fixed for a fee. It fishes 2 people comfortably, 3's a little cramped. When I go fishing with buddies with flip-overs, they're usually catching fish while I'm still setting up. But, it sure is nice to be able to stand up and stretch during those long days and nights!

[Ed Carlson]

hi there seems to be a lot of talk on ice augers and fish finders just wondering opinions on house brands. i have a eskimo qfish 2 i got this because i like i can replace windows if they crack. have a frabill recon 1 man decided on this because of the window thing too in my opinion. i feel clam has gotten a little less quality on there houses. just my opinion i have never seen otter so i cant comment just wondering why you bought your house and why

I too run all Frabill units. The overall quality and features keep me loyal and well served in the field.

There are quality shack options for everybody's budget and needs somewhere in the Frabill line.

Frabill's emphasis on quality engineering first and foremost, makes the decision an easy one for me.

[muc33]

I have owned them all at one point and am a owner of only two brands now. For a reason too. I have gone through broken sleds of two fish houses both with hyfax so no excuses, and under the same conditions have now given all my love to Otter Outdoors. Otter sleds without question are the toughest sled made. I have had no problems with them and am a true believer in their absolute quality. The only other houses I own are purely because of size and weight. I fish in the one man Clam Pro because of it's size and weight so I can take the kids out, or friend when guiding and love the options with the Pro. But that is only for the short trip and quick journey. The Otter 1 man is great, but just too much weight compared to the ease of my pro's so that is why I have them. As you can see, I own two I have named, I have owned the other brands and sorry, they just don't hold up. Sled means so much and Otter wins hands down, and the clam for pure convenience.

[Huey]

Canvas Craft has the best quality.

Clam has some great designs/features.

I'll be the the odd ball and say that Eskimo is best overall; good design, good quality, good price.

If santa is listening, please bring me a 2up snowmobile, a Frabill Pro 1 man insulated flip up (insulated canvas made by Canvas Craft), and an Eskimo Quickfish 4. Maybe throw in a wheel house too.