Frabill, Fish Trap, or Otter?

[lucky7]

I am ready to buy a new portable and would like to hear your experiences with any of the brands listed. I will be pulling them by hand. Thanks!

[ICEMASTER1940]

For what it's worth. I have a Fish Trap Scout and an Otter II Den. I use the Scout when I fish by myself because it's easier to pull. I like the Otter but in deeper snow and hilly terrain it whups me. I also think that the Scout's flip over system is a little easier to operate, although it is also a little more confining than the Otter. If I were 35 years younger I might go with the Otter. I'm not, so I use the Scout.I have never used a Frabill product so I really can't help with that one. <'((<

[lucky7]

Thanks Ice!

[RockyMtnIce]

Hey Lucky, I too have a fish trap, but it is the 2 man guide. It has been one of the best investments i've made next to the LX3. When loaded it can be a little heavy though, especially through deep snow. I really like the Frabill XLTWIN, but it is quite a bit heavier than the fishtrap. I'm buying a snowmobile soon, so weight will not be a big factor at that point. The one man huts are nice and light, but a little tough to fish 2 poles out of. I like the 2 man hut when fished alone. Enough room for 2 poles, marcum and heater. Just my opinion though. Either way, a good hut is one of the best investments you can make for ice fishing. Good Luck!!

[lucky7]

Thanks Rocky!

[Dan DAN the fisherman]

Give the Pro a try. Its bigger than the Scout and smaller than the Guide. I have the guide, and it gets heavy pulling it around by hand. Also get the Hyfax runner kit for it ,so your sled doesn't wear out so quick.

Dan

[sledfreak]

Go with the fish trap pro, I have a Frabill XLTwin and it is very heavy, I pulled it by hand once after that it got the sled hitch.

[webos]

I bought the Frabill xlite. 27lbs dry. Not 27lbs now with all my gear but wanted to start with the lightest possible. Little confining but light weight (dry) was what I was looking for. Got mine at discount tackle on Sante Fe.

[lucky7]

Thanks Webos.