Question for the Frabill fishouse owners

[GullRock]

Hello all, I am a newby and happy to finally have a voice on this Great forum. Question, I was wondering if anyone that owns a frabill has had a problem with plowing into, rather than on top of powder. (My buddy is thinking of buying one). He right now has a Guide Series and is selling it. He had a problem with this house last year up at lake of the woods, with it plowing and filling up with snow even after covering it with the standard cover that was built for this model. The reason for concern is that the house he has, had this problem due to the fact that it has no slope in the front of it and it plowed rather than riding on top of the snow. Frabill looks to be a very good house, (Well Built) but the slope in the front is questionable. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

[Ryan_V]

I used to have a frabil speed shack XL and it even with the tapered ends, it plowed snow. I built a cheap sled out of used downhill skis and extra lumber to get it off of the ice and snow, and that made it abouy 200% better. pulled like a dream. Only problem then, was stacking your stuff on top and not loosing it. I have since went to a flip over style and much prefer it to the suitcase style. if you want to go with the suitcase style, the speed shack is the best on the market in my opinion!!

[GullRock]

Ryan_V

Sorry forgot to mention that the flip over style is the type I'm referring to. Do you pull your new style with a snowmobile? Have you had issues with snow buildup in the house at the end of a journey.

[hanson]

GullRock- Welcome to Fishing Minnesota & IceLeaders.com.

To simply answer your question; any flip-over house regardless of manufacturer, that doesn't have a sloped end on it will plow snow. The deeper the snow you are pulling it in, the worse it will be.

I pull my houses behind snowmbobiles all the time. A travel cover is a must have, not so much from the standpoint of the sled filling up with snow, but I am much more comfortable traveling a distance knowing that my gear will not leap out of the sled.

If you are looking for a house to pull behind a sled or quad, definitely look for one with a slope on the front like an Otter or Polar Sport. Those 2 companies also happen to make the most durable sleds out there as well.

[GullRock]

Hanson,

Thanks for the reply! I know of the otter house as I have owned one since they've come out and still own the same one to date, (Really patchy, but still works). However they don't really have any good options for seating. Also, It seems that the Clams aren't building the same house that they used to, (If you know what I mean).Not trying to dig on anyone for owning either brand, just stating what I believe to be facts. Was wondering if the sled type will cause problems. One thing that was nice about his episodes last year was that he had plenty of snow on the inside of the sled to bank it inside out.

[larryz]

I have a Frabill XLTwin that I pull with an ATV and before that I had a

Ranger Solo. With both of these shacks I have used travel covers but

have never had a problem plowing snow. I also have an older Clam

Classic I believe it was called, much the same as the 5600, and it does

plow snow very well. I would not hesitate to buy another Frabill.

[GullRock]

Thanks for the reply's. My buddy has decided that was all he needed to hear to execute the deal.

[augernaut]

the Frabills definitely plow more snow than a fishtrap or Otter. IMHO the Frabills leave much to be desired on many fronts - but some guys really like them....