Fish Trap Scout Runner Kit

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

I was wondering what you all think about the fish trap scout runner kit. Do you think it is worth the money? Does it work effectively? I am thinking of going longer distances with my scout this year maybe 5-10 miles behind my snowmobile and most likely cross a few roads also. Would the runners hold up to some pavement? thanks for your help!

Ryan

[ilovehardwater]

get them for sure to protect the life of your sled..especially if you are going to tow it behind a snowmobile and dragging it accross roads.

[jwhjr]

If they are anything like the runners that go on the Otter Sleds, I would say they are worth it. They will help to keep the bottom of your sled from wearing through and keep it tracking straight behind your snowmobile. Good luck!

[Jim Hudson]

You will want them if you will be towing any distance and definately want them for pulling across pavement or concrete.

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

thanks guys they seem like a good investment for only being 30 bucks! i think i will see if i can find a deal at the show...

Regards,

Ryan

[joneshat11]

I still believe the scout is the best portable out there. But the only down fall is that even with the runners I wouldn't pull that sled any long distances and expect it to last long. Believe me I have burned through a few of them. You have to make a rack on your atv/snowmobile or pull them on a small trailer if you want to go long distances with them. The sled isn't durable enough, but for that reason the weight of it I believe makes it's the best portable out there. Your able to hole hop and move so much more because of the light weight.

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[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

joneshat

That is very true i as well love my scout im glad i put in the extra money to get this one over some other brands. Very Nice! I was thinking about building a rack but i dont know cuz then i dont know where i would put my auger and i would have to make one that is detachable because i do a lot of trail riding on my snow mobile too. Any ideas on how you would make one would be nice. I have a polaris classic 500 i man just to let ya know,

Ryan

[munchy71]

Ryan,

I'm building one for my Indy 500EFI. Hope to have it finished in the next couple of weeks. It has a place for the auger and it's removable for non-fishing use. As soon as I get it finished & installed, I'll post some pics.....

-Munchy

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

cool munchy my sled should be close enough to that to be able to make the same thing... hope it works out for ya! Cant wait till you got it done i lovenew projects. Where did you get your idea or did you just make it up yourself?

Ryan

[munchy71]

Here's what I have so far. Maybe it will give you some ideas to get started....

This part will stay mounted to the sled. The next part...the part that I'm building right now...mounts on top of this with quick release pins. It will be big enough to hold my Rover 1.5. Stay tuned....

-Munchy

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

looking good munchy i dontknow if im willing to put that much work into it looks like your doing quite a bit. By the way what year is that EFI? I used to have a sled exactly like that and my dad sold it... just curious

Ryan

[Skeets]

I just installed the Clam runner kit on my Scout today.

It was an easy installation, took about an hour.

Worth the $30 in my opinion.

I think it will really help save in the wear and tear on the sled.

The sled is pretty thin, it would not take much travel for it to wear thru without the runners.

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

cool i think i may pick up a set at the saint paul ice show... how are they installed? i heard it used bolts is that true? thanks

Ryan

[Huntin&Fishin]

Do the bolts go threw the whole sled?

[munchy71]

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looking good munchy i dontknow if im willing to put that much work into it looks like your doing quite a bit. By the way what year is that EFI? I used to have a sled exactly like that and my dad sold it... just curious

Ryan

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'95....I think???

-Munchy

[Skeets]

They are mounted with bolts, washers and lock nuts.

You need to drill 3/16 holes in your sled and runners.

[mhjohns]

I put a runner kit on my voyager the other day and was really disappointed when I opened the package. I was thinking if Clam was making a kit for one purpose only it would be specially designed.

Munchy I really liked what you did. That's what I will be replacing the runner kit I purchased with probably pretty soon (they aren't very thick and you can see where they will wear out).

It took me about 1 1/2 hours, used the 30 bolts and a heat gun to get the moldings to bend. The kit will definately protect the sled but just isn't designed to last especially for the $45.

[joneshat11]

cRaPpiEMaN8265,

What I do is pull my Snowmobile on the one place trailer, and I put a hitch on the Snowmobile. Pull the snowmobile off the trailer and attach the trailer to the snowmobile. I have an Artic Cat Pantera 2 Up so this way I can fit two scouts on the trailer and 2 people on the snowmobile. I two would still like to make a rack for when I'm by myself. More important I want to get the auger on a rack in front of the snowmobile so it doesn't bounce around as much.