aquafang Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Have some areas where it is nearly imposible to get my spear shack on. Just wondering if anyone uses a quickfish hub type shack to spear? Any tips on using one?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ1657 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Have some areas where it is nearly imposible to get my spear shack on. Just wondering if anyone uses a quickfish hub type shack to spear? Any tips on using one?Thanks! I spear out of an Eskimo Fatfish insulated. It works great. I have a full fold out floor in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laska Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I built a floor for mine, qf3 and I don't use anything else and won't. Floor helps keep your feet off the ice, keeps it warmer inside. And instead of outing snow on the flaps, I tuck them under my floor, - no light leak or drafts coming in. 48x28 hole and plenty of room for 2 and 3 even. QuickFish is one of the darkest hubs out there. Well worth the money for a portable spear shack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooliganz Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hi, do you guys have picture of your floor you use? are you using 2x2's as cross members? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearing Machine Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I too spear from my original (7 years old) green QF-III. Its definitely not a bad house to spear out of and provides plenty of room especially since I like to cut a big hole. It does allow a little light in but for $150 what do you expect, that's why I prefer to use my canvas collapsible when possible. Like stated above, been also angling from my QF-III for 7 going on eight winters and have never, not once had anything for a floor and I use the house 40-50 times per year. Ive got good footwear/socks and want to stay as mobile and light-traveling as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamalex72 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I've been using a hub house for about six years. They work just fine. I use a piece of carpet for a floor, not as nice as a wood floor, but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ1657 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I used 2x2's and 1/2" plywood. 30"x48" hole. This floor is from my QF4 that Merk now has. I bought a Fatfish 949I that is nearly 8 foot square at the base. I had to build the floor in 2 pieces so I could get it in my 6.5' pickup box and get the tailgate shut. Floor looks the same except there is another piece that is 1 1/2' wide that lays next to the big floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I spear out of a QF3 it is the newer red one with black on the inside works pretty good i built a floor for it for under $20 and love it. Now i wish i wouldnt have dropped the money on my portable i built and bought a insulated fatfish instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodspliter Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I have a QF3. I use the interlocking foam rubber mats on the ice. I can put them were I want them, I'm off the ice and its nice to keep some of the light from shining up through the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I use a shappell IH6000 I need to build a wood floor but for the last I've used foam sleep mats as a floor, there each 2x6 so two work great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestabber Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I've been using a hub house for about six years. They work just fine. I use a piece of carpet for a floor, not as nice as a wood floor, but it works. While I agree a wood floor may be a bit more comfortable, I also use carpet. It's much lighter and more portable, it's quieter, and it keeps your feet off the snow/ice and prevents you from slipping around after the heater runs for a while. I also use a QF-III with a $15 piece of indoor/outdoor carpet. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickfishnoob Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I suppose I should chime in here (considering my handle). I really like my QF3. Definitely need some kind of floor covering be it carpet or whatever. I personally prefer having a floor (thanks for your help on that end Laska) keeps your feet warm and makes getting close to the edge of the hole a little less spooky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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