CLAM COMMAND POST!

[Jospeh]

Got My Command Post around xmas and already the zipper on the actual shelter is broke, my bag strap broke, and the bag itself has a tear acrosse the middle of it. I have used It 5 times , this is not what i should be expecting from clam? Right? Should i return it for a sled or take it back and get another one and give that a shot,,,,, again? Any thoughts out there?

[NCLaker]

I would return it and get a refund. If you like the design of the hub shacks, I wouldn't hesitate to go with Eskimo Quick Fish - I love mine and think it is very good quality. Others posted that the Frabills are also getting high marks. Only draw back is that these 2 brands don't offer a true "Thermal" option for hub shacks.

I purchased an older clam hub and was not impressed. There was another post thread that had a lot of reports on the clam hubs having problems with the plastic junction points where the support rods came together were breaking after only a few uses.

[Jospeh]

Thanks, Yah maybe i will look at the quick fishes! Good luck with the fishing sir

[panfishpounder00]

another broken clam! like i ofetn post... should have bought a frabill!

i'm not trying to knock the clam corp., but it just seems that they have gone too mainstream with all the marketing and since.. yes they were the original, just seems like they are getting to be a little bit cheaper quality with the same pricing. frabill is a bit higher on the pricing(not by much) but well worth it. on a side note, eskimo makes a really good shelter, just wish they would have kept with the original QF 3 design, can no longer stand up, and not nearly the same amount of room as the one i have (5 yrs old).

[magnum mike]

I had my zipper tear loose on the first outing. I bought it at Reed's and was fishing on Leech. I brought it back hours later and they gave me a new one. I have not had any problems since. When you anchor them to the ice, don't pull the canvas tight. This is the most common cause for tearing zippers. I have fished in the Eskimo and the condensation is much worse than the Clam.

[CrewJones]

seems like clam makes/ designs and specs thier own flip overs but totally contantracts out the hub shelter. The materials used just dont seem to be built for the heat/cold we put them through.

I purchased an entry level frabil and im very impressed with unit.

[walleye44]

Got My Command Post around xmas and already the zipper on the actual shelter is broke, my bag strap broke, and the bag itself has a tear acrosse the middle of it. I have used It 5 times , this is not what i should be expecting from clam? Right? Should i return it for a sled or take it back and get another one and give that a shot,,,,, again? Any thoughts out there?

I would return it if you can... Check out the Canvas Craft fish houses. I just picked up another one. I went down to Rogers & Ben gave me a tour of the place. Nice setup & great people to deal with.. I got the magnum insulated canvas one. Made in the USA & they stand for quality..

[NCLaker]

Walleye, I assume you are talking about a flipover and not a hub style shack.

[NELS-BELLS]

Walleye, I assume you are talking about a flipover and not a hub style shack.

They make really nice suitcase style shelters also. The insulated ones are spendy though.

Nels

[gulllakeguy]

I also purchased the Clam Command Post. Bought it at Gander. Took it back the first time for a broken support rod bracket(first time out). They exchanged it no prob. The next time out with the second one was worse. The carrying bag strap ripped,right after I put it on my shoulder. Then the zipper on one end took a shi#! I took it back immediately. I have had a Frabill Ranger Tri-plex for 10 yrs. and not one problem. If I decide to get a hub house again it will be a Frabill. Gander and FF both dont carry them in Brainerd. Reeds carries them I heard.

[panfishpounder00]

yes reeds does carry them, just got home from there tonight.

[Fishjet]

Had the strap break off mine, but fixed it with a zip tie. Better than new, Would like to see Otter start making hub houses, probably blow everyone else off the ice!!

[walleye44]

Originally Posted By: NCLaker

Walleye, I assume you are talking about a flipover and not a hub style shack.

"They make really nice suitcase style shelters also. The insulated ones are spendy though.

Nels"

I was talking about the flipover style NcLaker & Nels yes the suitcase style would be a nice one to have also.. Maybe next year.. The insulated canvas is more money, but you pay less in propane.. In the long run I will be saving money..