Frabill vs. Clam

[grizzald]

Just wondering what everybody thinks on these two brands. Kicking around buying one but having a hard time making the decision on which brand. Any input would be great.

[jdndey]

I bought the Frabill Prowler this year.

If you do a lot of hand pulling like me you cannot beat it. The Glidetrax pulls much easier than the traditional flat bottom sled. In my opinion the chairs are more comfortable than the Clam as well......I saw a very good deal on some of the glidetrax shelters at GM a week or so ago.....its definitely a good time of the season to buy.

[Bulldoggr]

Are you looking at the Flip over style? or the suit case style?

[Schloogs]

I have a clam 6800 and a FT pro and am very happy with both of them. Don't know much about Frabill houses.

[grizzald]

I'm looking to buy the flip over style.

[tisosy11]

I bought an X2 and absolutely love it. It is kind of a bear to haul around by hand but if you have something to tow it with i would definately consider something of this size. Can easily fish three people...

[Bulldoggr]

if i may ask, what has you thinking between frabil, and clam?

I own a Frabil Speed shak XL, I like it. i use it more for when i think i will stay over night on the ice. i can put a cot in there with a sleeping bag. and stay comfortable thru the night with a heater.

I bought a Clam Fish trap as my next portable the pro. and I like it. it is light and quick to set up and take down. but was just to small for me.

I wanted to to get something with a bit more room and flip over.

Looked at the Clams, and the frabil's. I also looked at the eskimo, and the Otters.

I chose the otter, i felt it is a better product due to a very tough durable sled. very tough and durable canvas.

It's really a matter of what you want to spend though. If you are a taller guy like me. you will probably appreciate the height of the sled and the height of the chair or bench seat you can get in the otter. you don't feel like your knees are up in your chest. At least thats what it feels like sitting in my fish trap.

[anyfishwilldo]

I have an X2 and love mine also.

[tisosy11]

the x2 is sweet stuff - hope to connect to my 5600 and put a bed in there for overnight...hoping for a couple warmer nights...

[anyfishwilldo]

Ive connected my sleeper, and it works great. I have also connected my 5600 and my brothers yukon. That makes for a huge house.

[tipup]

I have an Eskimo at the current time. But if everything goes right by next ice season i will be getting Frabill!! I knew that I wanted a new portable next ice season and i thouhgt it would be a clam, but after looking at and fishing in the new Frabills I am sold. The pull very easy, the seats are awsome, and i like the black shell. They also have storage under the seats in the glide track areas. Hope this helps and again this is my own thoughts.

[cmalis27]

I've got the Frabill Magnum and have no complaints. It does drag eaisier than most portables I've pulled, and the seats are tough to beat. Plenty big to fish 3 if needed.

[wishing for walleyes]

I have the frabill r2 tec model 300 and really like it.Now is a great time to buy a portable at season closeout prices.

[FishGUY]

I have a Yukon and it works great. If you want to link houses together get a Clam. I connect mine to my brothers X2 all the time for a bigger house. Both are good, and you will like both, see what you can get a better deal on.

[troutmadness]

I've got the frabill magnum, I don't have many complaints. The seats are very comfy, but my buddy just got the clam yukon, and their seats have much more room for adjustments which is also nice. comparing the magnum to the yukon, the yukon drags a little nicer because it is a lighter model, but i'd stick with the magnum because it is a little bigger and the skirt that comes around the front helps keep the cold out better.

[Neiko]

I got the X2 but haven't been out with it yet. I am putting together a center console for it and getting everything ready. I was at Cabelas tonight and they have the X2 marked down to $524.99 which is a great deal for this sled. I think they had the Thermail for $700

[tisosy11]

What type of center console? Pictures... I am thinking about doing something to mount the battery for the string lights. as well as a couple other important parts

[Neiko]

I will have pictures of it Monday as the house is upnorth and I have am putting the final touches on the console. It is made out of wood and the top has a cheap console top you can get at Walmart for under $3. It has 2 cup holders and a area to put jigs and such. The top will slide back and inside I will have the minnow bucket and a place to put my lights,fan and other odd and ends.

[Neiko]

Well I got out finally in my new X2 and love this thing. Very solid material all around not to mention really comfortable. I did get pictures up in a new thread of my center console. This thing fits perfect in between the seats.