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Looking to buy one of these frabill xl. Anyone have one?? Any complaints?? Any pros? Also,could possibly be looking for a flasher, probably used, so I could afford it. Any ideas there also, Thanks a bunch.

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hey ifishsd, I'd let to tell him where he could find what he's asking for, but I think I might violate the rules for posting messages. smile.gif Maybe, you can do so! You know where to go, right?

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S.D. Iceman Dakota Angler in Sioux Falls has them. Plus this weekend is there ice fishing open house I believe. They ahave all kinds of shacks to compare.

Click on WxMan profile(the icon with the face and ?). There you will find a link to his web site.

Personally I love my Fish trap pro. Sets up in a minute. Plus you can set in up when the wind is blowing 20+mph.

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IceEyes:

I'll give you my take on the Eskimo's since I sell them, as well as Frabill and USL. The Eskimos are just as tall as the other models, but their poles are not as strong as their competition. You get as many support poles with the Eskimo as you do with the USL, so that helps. Their skirts are long so you need to place slush around the house and that will definitely help keep it in place. The thing the Eskimos have going for them is their price point. If you have more questions, you can contact me at my shop. I own Dakota Angler.

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We just baught an Eskimo II for my dad for X-mas. It seems like a nice unit.

Comparing it to my Trap Guide, they look very similar. The bench on the Eskimo is padded compared to the adustable single seats in the guide. One factor to consider is weight. The Eskimo weighs in at 88 lbs, the similar Frabill is around 90, compared to the Guide witch is 62 (I believe).

Honestly, I think they all are nice. It is a matter of personal preference.

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Heres my .02 on the portables. I had a dave genz model fishtrap guide. I used it for 2 years. It performed as advertised: extremely lightweight, great for run and gun style ice fishing, easy set-up/takedown, affordable. With that said, I have since gotten a otter magnum lodge and sled(new style square tube frame)and it is in a class all its own as far as quality. I think its up to each individuals needs, If your on foot?....go with the usl product. If you have transportation (atv/snowmobile) go with the otter. Three year warranty on the sleds is hard to beat. Iceman out>

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The Frabill XL-Twin is a sweet shack. You get plenty of room and comfort with the built in safety features mandated by many states too. The new reflective markers on the Arctic Armor is standard starting on all shacks in 2003.
rangerxltwinflipover.jpg
Fishes Two Anglers & gear.
Features MSS Seating.
Weighs 87 lbs.
Arctic Armor Covering.
Sets up to:
96"L x 63"W x 67"H
Folds down:
63" L x 45"W x 28"H

If you need lots of room for 2 men, yet the option for 3 men, consider the Frabill Ranger TriPlex. Lots of room to stretch out in when rigged to seat 2. The modular seating system is a big bonus in this model.
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Fishes Three Anglers & gear.
Features MSS Seating.
Weighs 112 lbs.
Arctic Armor Covering.
Roomy interior for easy fishing.
Sets up to:
106"L x 77"W x 77"H
Folds down:
77" L x 45"W x 28"H

I am a big fan of the Frabill Solo because it is rigged for comfort and very mobile. Many areas I drop and drag into on rivers are best fished while toting as light as possible.
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Fishes One Angler & gear.
Features MSS Seating.
Arctic Armor Covering.
Extra roomy interior.
Ample storage for gear.
Four windows offer 360° views.
Weighs only 58 lbs.
Sets up to:
96"L x 48"W x 67"H
Folds down:
48" L x 45"W x 28"H

You can check out the whole Frabill line and all the other cool Frabill ice gear in more detail at www.frabill.com

Frabill is serious fishing gear built by fisherman, for serious fisherman.
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Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson

Backwater Guiding
"ED on the RED"
[email protected]
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