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Chris Barlage

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OnAFly Grand Master

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I've had a Frabill Recon DLX for 4 years now. It's sill going srtong. I took the seat out and just us a 5gal bucket to sit on. This way it weighs less and I have more room. The best part is that I got the porty with a cover for ~$200. I thought that was pretty good.

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I use a fish trap scout. Plenty of room for me and light. I think a frabill will be in my future though. High quality and they have thinsulate canvas on there commando .Not sure if the Recon is but that would be nice also. My dad owns a trekker which is also a light weight 2 man that the seats come out of. I don't like extending poles though.

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Weight-wise Frabill is the ticket. I have a 1-man & 3-man so if I'm in the mood for a backrest I just bring one of the (heavy) metal padded Frabill seats. Elsewise I just use a bucket. I added a wooden/carpeted storage compartment (for small items like propane, tackle boxes, & my buddy heater sits atop it perfectly), ran lights through the tubes and a length of chain through my flipover flap to keep the fabric tight to the snow. Even w/that added weight I can still pick it up over my head w/ease.

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I've had a Frabill Recon DLX for 4 years now. It's sill going srtong. I took the seat out and just us a 5gal bucket to sit on. This way it weighs less and I have more room. The best part is that I got the porty with a cover for ~$200. I thought that was pretty good.

+1 I did the same thing across the board. Makes a ton of room removing that seat!

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CrappieAttitude Experienced

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Something else to consider...the only thing about a 1 man is it is only that. You could get a smaller 2 man that would be pretty light and you would be able to still have the option of having a buddy with you. And fishing out of one by yourself you would have tons of space. Just another suggestion. If you already have a bigger portable and want to go lighter, then a one man would be a great addition. Not sure what you already have tho.

I have one of the older original fish trap houses that I bought about 15 years ago, you can find them every once in a while on the bay for pretty cheap. I love the rear shelf and deeper sled that they put in them back in the day. The only downer of the older models is they don't have the door, so once you are banked in, if you need to get out of the house, you have to bank it up every time. I do love having the one man as an option when I know i will be fishing alone.

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Northlander Grand Master

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Just remember very often light means not as durable. If your ever going to pull it behind a wheeler or sled I would suggest a Otter because of the durability of the tub. Ya they are a bit heavier but they pull great and are more durable with better canvas and poles than many others out there. Judging from your avatar I think you already know that though.

Heck once we get all our gear in these flip overs none of them pull easy in some snow. wink

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I have the Clam FishTrap Pro and love it. I have a little ML 320 SUV and it goes in back just fine along with my auger and other gear. Very light, very nice padded seat with back rest and plenty of elbow room for one person. Easy to set up in a flash plus the sled part makes for nice storage with all gear walking out only pulling the unit.

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Own a Clam Kenai (older version), the tub is extremely strong and I do pull it behind the wheeler, thinking of building a rack system for it.

I agreee to what was said above about removing the seat, I just did last night and bought one of those 3 legged stools and it made a heck of a difference.

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Mike Walerak Mentor

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I have the Scout, Pro TCX and a Nanook Thermal. I have since fallen in love with the Nanook because it it extra roomy and fairly light. I am not using the brackets that attach the seats to the sled. This way I only toss one seat in if I'm alone and can put the other one in if my boy is fishing with me. I always pack as light as possible. Wth the Thermal canvas you will find you can bring less propane and a smaller heater which also cuts down on weight.

The only downside to this is hauling it. The Nanook doesn't fit in my Chevy Impala quite as nice.

I am hoofing it to just about all my fishing spots due to refuges so I am always looking to shave a few pounds.

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Glad to here someone else is taking advantages of our Fed Refuges Mike! I too mostly fish various ponds and lakes up in the Tamarac Refuge near where I live. Great to get out in the wilderness on pristine water, no cabins, no other people, and hunt them down. And you are right, portability is the key!

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I have a scout and it works great. Weighs around 50 pounds i think. Im 6 foot 270 and i fit just fine. The commando thermal is around 70 pounds as well i think. The clam seem to be the lightest one man out there. I had a clam guide which is now the nanook. that weighed 80 pounds. i totally notice the difference pulling by hand. If i had my way i would have an otter or canvas craft thermal one man that was 6 and half feet tall and weighed 15 pounds, but I doubt that will ever happen so i went with the light clam. I know there are better one mans out there but i don't know about much lighter except the non thermal frabill one man which is fairly narrow. Just my 2 cents. research and shop used. I got my scout for less than half price and it could pass as new.

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I picked up a used Frabil Ice Ranger last season for cheap and love it. Very light weight and flips over in like 2 seconds. Great for those days when you want to hole hop but it's to cold to fish outside.

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I have a several year old Otter ?Den? I believe. Its a small one man. Great rig, but I hate extending and retracting poles when its time to move. So, last spring I bought a Frabill Commando, one man, no poles to retract, just flip it over. Haven't had a chance to use it yet.

The otter has a bit wider and longer fishable area. The Commando has only 11 Sq Ft if I remember correctly. Tighter but should be doable.

I suggest you buy one with a door. That way you don't lose all your heat if you want to step out for a bit.

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