Clam 2000

[ocf1]

I am contiplating getting the Clam 2000 as my first ever Ice house, I was looking for some Pros/Cons on this, I will be fishing by myself alot of the time.

[kenlaker]

I have not used the Clam 2000, but I do have a Clam 4600, which is I think about the same thing but with a little more headroom. I think the 2000 basically replaced the 4600, both are about 4'x 6'. I like my 4600 for use in the right situations, it's basically a 1 man house if you want to use 2 lines, have a heater and a Vex, and a little elbow room, but I have fished in it with my 10 year old daughter and a couple of times another adult, so for the occassional times when you want to take someone with, it should work, but you may feel a little cramped on those outings. The thing you may want to look at is how do you get to the ice, and how mobile do you want to be? The suitcase style houses like this are usually a better choice if you typically drive out in your truck,etc. as opposed to going out on a snowmobile or ATV, as they don't give you as much capacity to haul gear as the sled type flip-over styles such as the various Fishtraps and other models.

[ThinIce2006]

I have two Clam 2000, as I usually entertain friends out on the ice, and I really like them. There's enough room for two guys and gear.

[vermilionwally]

I just got the clam 2000 for christmas as my first ever icehouse. I really like it so far, its really roomy for one person as i am by myself most of the time so you can fit your gear and heater on oneside and fish two holes. it does get a little tiring dragging it and carrying armfuls of gear at the same time since i usually fill up the room on top of it quickly. Today i had another guy with me for a little bit and it works for two people as well tho its a pretty tight fit.

[ocf1]

Ok, thanks, im looking into a really good deal on one right now.

[metrojoe]

I've got the Clam junior which is the same as the 2000(I believe, just older) and it is a nice unit. It's perfect for my 2 boys. The only draw back is it's not the easiest thing to pull by hand loaded down with equipment. If your going to be flying solo most of the time I'd look at the Fish Trap Scout or Pro. It's nice once you can drive out.

[Huntin&Fishin]

the floor cracked on my old one but clam corp was happy to replace it. I upgraded last year to a yukon.

[Intune]

I just got a 2000 this year as well, perfect for one person. A little tight for two, but it works. I lost a couple of the sliver little hooks that are used to keep it collasped while in transit, and I wrote to clam to see if I could buy a few more just to have. They ended up sending me them for nothing. Great customer service, I got them the very next day. I think I am going to fill the bottom in with styrofoam and a hot glue gun to make it a bit more sturdy and keep some heat in on the floor.

[ocf1]

Thanks, Thats the reply I wanted to hear, I will most definitely personalize it if the deal goes through,

Thanks!

[buzbunni]

Take into consideration the length of fishing rods you use(in combination with your belt size ). Often I like to fish with longer rods (32-36"), and there just wasn't enough room in this shelter with those rods. Perhaps you could sit at a different angle and make it work, but it wasn't right for me. With the standard 24" rods, it works well.

[vermilionwally]

I use 2 27 inch rods in my clam 2000 and they work fine. You could probably use a shorter one on the side your sitting on and use a longer rod in the other hole as long as your by yourself.

[Intune]

Another word of advice, I bought a cargo net from Northern Tool that fits over the entire folded up fish house. Keeps all your gear secure while moving about. A huge help. I think it was ten bucks give or take.

[metrojoe]

I like the cargo net idea. Is it big enough to hold down a couple 5 gallon buckets?

[Intune]

Yup, I can get all my gear under it. I actually took off about nine hooks from the sides of the cargo net, so it would stop getting hung up on everything it came in contact with. Three hooks on every side is plenty, plus you have alot of spares if any fall off. I also wanted to tell you, that I made a little stand out of plastic about 14" deep and 11" wide maybe 8" high, it fits right in between the two square holes, perfect for the heater too sit on, or the flasher to sit on in warmer weather. Kinda of a tight squeeze in there with two people and all types of gear, so the stand is almost a must. Maybe wood, or something store bought like a little plastic drawer or something would do the trick too! I will take and post a pic when I go out next (tomorrow)!!