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Where are the Otters?

Cyberfish

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I want to get a smaller sized otter portable, and wanted to look at a few to decide what size to get. went to Gander, fleetfarm, and found only clams and frabils, went to both cabelas and only found larger sized otters that appear to be last years model. whats up with that?

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I think Fleet Farm usually has them. Maybe try another store? The St. Paul Ice Fishing show is a good place to take a look....plus you can usually get some fantastic deals on them. Thats where I bought mine a few years ago. Got the cover, bench seat, and rod holders thrown in for nothing. The retailer I bought it from had to ship it to me of course, but it was delivered by the following week.

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I had the same problem as Cyber. I was looking to buy a Otter sled for my Den and couldn't find one in a store anywhere. Cabelas finally has a couple of Otter sleds displayed but their selection is very limited compared to the FT's and Frabils.

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Dont forget that they are having a clearance on last years model on their HSOforum.

I just picked up a small den package with the seat, cover, sled and everything for a substantial savings. I wanted to try them out, but in the end just ordered it. Glad I did, it is such a nice fish house when compared to others that I have fished in. Don't make the hunt too academic, theyre great houses and you can't go wrong.

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Also, FWIW, the Otter Cabin fits into a 6.5' pickup bed with room behind it to put a Buddy Heater between the end of sled and the closed tailgate. You can't fit a styro bucket between the sled and tailgate, just a tad too tight wink.gif

Just to give you an idea of what it will fit in. It is perfect in my Chev.

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