Twin hub Clam pop out shelter?

[ilovehardwater]

I purchaced a Eskimo fat fish this year just to lighten the load instead of pulling my Otter out when the ice is thin and the snow gets deep. I love both shelters but was wondering if anyone has tried the twin hub Clam shacks out and if they would share any opinions on the shelter? It looks like it would be difficult to set up in the wind!! Thanks in advance, B.T.

[SpecialK]

I bought the Eskimo Quick Fish 6 (6x12) popup and yes in a good wind I think it will be a little bit of a pain to set up. If you use the ice anchors as you get it open it might not be that bad though.

[mnmuskie]

Just start with 1 ice anchor and you are all right.

[ilovehardwater]

I have no problems with setting up the the Fatfish, I'm talking about Clam's new 2 hub popout unlike the standard 5 hub houses. It looks like an A frame tent.

[pushbutton]

Got mine out for the first time and really liked it. Was up on Red lake this weekend and gave it a decent test. Super light and super easy with only pulling two hubs out. As mentioned start with one anchor up wind. This little gadget also helps a lot.......

[ilovehardwater]

Thanks Pushbutton, It looks like the shelter has alot of room in it. I was debating on getting this one or the Fatfish and opted for the Fatfish. Have you taken it out when there was alot of wind? Two Walleyes would put a smile on any kids face..nice pic.-B.T.

[pushbutton]

This was the first time I had it out. Set it up in about 10 mph and took it off before the big blow saturday night, but easily handled mid teens with only two anchors and no ties. Think it is about 50 square ft and it sure is nice not to have to bend over when walking around. Still have yet to figure out the best set up as far as hole, heater, sitting ect......

[magicstix]

I got a Twin Hub also. Only had it once but was good. I think any style hub might be a challange in the wind.

1st time opening was a challenge to get opened but after that was a piece a cake. I found that it would be easier for a taller person to open. The 1st hub is the hard one for me and the 2nd hub pops right open. It's a breeze to take down and get it back in the bag. Lots of room. Kids loved it. Anchors are ok.

I wanted it to take along with my flipover for xtra room at a low weight addtion.

I hope to try it more this week. Seems like it will be a good unit.

[ilovehardwater]

Thanks for the info magistix!!

[c0untryf1sh3r]

Pushbutton, where did you get that fancy little gadget for the anchors? Must make putting them in a breeze.

[SpecialK]

It's made by Clam corp. I would think you could find one anywhere they sell those shelters.

[c0untryf1sh3r]

Thanks SpecialK, I wasnt sure if it was a clam product or something pushbutton came up with. Still think its a pretty slick idea.

[SpecialK]

Yep I am thinking about picking one up myself. I used my new hub this weekend and while I didn't think it was that hard to put them in that tool would make it much faster.

[magnum mike]

I have a Clam Command Post and that little tool makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD!

[Gunflint Guy]

Does it connect to the drill with a hex shaft or a round one?

[pushbutton]

hex

[Gunflint Guy]

thx