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Are the Clam 5600 and 6800 "trap-link-able"?

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I currently own a Clam 6800 (with the trap-link holes) and it's huge as is, but I am looking at possibly buying another house for our larger family outings. I would love to buy another 6800 but it's just not in the cards right now. I do know of a decent deal on a 5600 (which also has trap-link doors), but I'm wondering if it's possible to hook a 5600 to a 6800 with the trap-link connector or not?

Are the trap-link holes different sizes on these 2 models? And even if they are, is it still possible to use a trap-link connector and just have "extra zipper" when they are connected?

If anyone here sells them or has first-hand knowledge in this area, any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

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Okay, so with that being said: has anyone actually tried it? What are the limiting factors? Holes different size? Zipper on actual trap-link connector bigger on one vs. the other? Does it even SLIGHTLY work?

Are there any sales folks from Gander, Cabela's, Thorne Bros, etc. on here that could check into this and let us know for sure?

Thanks!

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Last year I contacted Clam and asked If you could Trap-Link a Voyeager and a Yukon. Their Customer service said it was possible, I would just need to use the link for the Voyeager. (Just got one for a great deal at the ice show) My guess would be that if you want to link these, buy the trap link for the bigger model ice house and it should work. If you e-mail Clam you should get a response back rather quickly. Have always had great service from them.

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Jigging-Matt is right on. I have linked a Voyager and a Yukon just fine using the traplink for the Voyager. There is just a bit of zipper left but it closes up just fine. I would think you could do the same thing with the 6800 and a 5600. I wouldn't hesitate anyway. Just make sure to buy the 6800 size traplink.

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If you wanted another 6800, there is a real nice used one just down in Madison Lake at Reel Fishing and Tackle. It is actually cheaper than a new 5600 and has the trap link door you need. If interested call Joe or Matt at 507-243-3116.

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