single man shelter

[BlackBetty]

I am looking for a single man ice shelter. I don't want to have to spend a ton of $$$, any suggestions. Does any one know anything about the Frabil 6110 Recon Portable Ice Shelter?

[eyebjim]

I was looking at the recon and it didn't have a seat. I bought the scout I like it very much. I tink gander has em for good deal.

[mateo]

I got a Recon for xmas last year and I've been happy with it. If I had a complaint, it would be that it's not really big enough to put a folding lawn chair in comfortably.

[EBass]

I had the scout and it was a nice lil ice house, but too lil. I moved up to the Otter Cottage. It's a big one man and I love it. Yet light enough to pull around and lift it in the back up my pickup with all my gear in it.

The seats that it comes with are crappy, but you can put on a nice boat seat. I haven't, but my buddies did.

[icehousebob]

I've been using an Eskimo Quickflip 2 for the last few years and it works well for me. It will fish two guys okay and its light enough to tow and load/unload in my truck for one guy. I like to sprawl out when I fish and my gear has plenty of room, but it can be moved quickly when running and gunning. Hint...bring stakes and a rope when its windy to anchor it unless you've filed a flight plan. Experience speaking.

[gopher_nation]

I was between a Recon and a Scout. Went with the Scout b/c the Recon didn't have a seat and just seemed cheap, also no door on the front so there is no way to get snow around the skirt if its windy. I really enjoy the Scout and the tent material seems very strong and is dark which helps with sight fishing.

[hovermn]

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I had the scout and it was a nice lil ice house, but too lil. I moved up to the Otter Cottage. It's a big one man and I love it. Yet light enough to pull around and lift it in the back up my pickup with all my gear in it.

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+1! I have a cottage and love it. Largest single man out there I believe. I haul a ton of stuff in that thing and it fits it all. Nice and light for getting it in and out of the truck.

Lets see, what do I have in there. Gas auger, big buddy/11 lb tank, rod case, tackle box, extra (emergency) 1 lb propane, snacks, scoop, minow bucket.... the list keeps going. Last year at the Burntside bash, I had all of that, PLUS a folding portable and a second guys fishing gear 'n' heater. Oh yeah, and 2 trout

Not the cheapest one man, but the extra space is very nice to have.

[jigginjerk]

I have two eskimos, a quickflip III and a sport and like them both. But if I had to get a one man again I would go with the pro-fish 150. It has plenty of room and is lower priced then the big name shelters. All makers build good units so any one of them would be alright. They sell them at sportsmans warehouse. Good luck!!

[zamboni]

A Clam 2000 isnt a bad one person house, even thought its rated for 2. Light, and collapses to like 4 inches tall

[Bobb-o]

my brother has the clam 2000 and it is such a pain to set up especially if there is any wind, take a look at the eskimo pro series if you want a cabin style fish house.

[Kyle Sandberg]

I own a Fish Trap Pro by Dave Genz and I must say it is a very nice house. It has held up pretty well and the space it offers in a one man is nice. It is also very easy to pull and lift into the back of your vehicle. I would recomend one to you.

My dad owns a Eskimo Quickflip II and that is also a nice house. A little heavier but offers a lot of room.

[evinrude19]

how about the pakshack is that any good?

[Corey Bechtold]

I have a Scout, Pro and Guide Fish Trap. I really like the Scout best. It doesn't have poles to extend and fish's fast. I think Gander Mt is going to be having a sale on these starting tomorrow and going till Wednesday. I am going to pick up another one for the kids to use.

Good luck,

Corey Bechtold

[redbandit]

Second season with Recon. Very pleased. Slides in the back of my trunk w/seats folded down (small car). It serves the purpose of one-mans quick set-ups, easier pulling and hole hopping. I also like it cause you can the leave the auger in the sled and still flip it closed. Drawbacks include smaller fishing area compared to pro models in other brands and light canvas. If I had more cargo room I probably would have stepped up to the pro. With the Recon you can have 2 holes, a heater, camera and a locater on the ice but it's tight.

[dkf]

You may also want to consider the Shappell Rover 1.0. Its about the size of the FT Scout however I saw cabelas selling them for $150 last weekend. I think the scout is a little more sturdy for heavier anglers, however the rover has a nice little bench seat and is somewhat roomy.

The ulimate smaller 1-man is the Otter Den, but it is a bit bigger than the two I mentioned.