Sandmannd Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I don't think you can really go wrong with a portable. If you don't have one yet, it will get you out fishing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Originally Posted By: tisosy11I have an X2 that is flawless. The only thing that could be an issue is pulling it out - its a bear.Great tub, great seats, great canvas, great pole design, huge! The X2 is a very nice house but flawless it is not....I have one also and already have to have a new canvas put on because the way it is designed the tarp when cold is a bear to stretch and this has caused stress on the seems of the tarp...got a new one on hold with a warranty issue with clam.....also it is a little heavier but from the little bit I have been pulling this house it actually goes over the snow smoothly and doesn't have much restance as I thought!!Maybe it was just the one that I purchased but overall I like the house but I wish they would have it dark on the ceiling and front and light colored on the sides cause you can't look down a hole and sight fish in this house cause of the reflection of the light colored tarp overhead or atleast not as easy as my blue clam!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefisher23 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Well I have an 8x16 house but I just wanted a portbale to hop around. I ended up buyin the Eskimo Quick Flip 2 today with out the bench seat. I'm trying it out for the first time on Sunday. Thanks to everyone who replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishing for walleyes Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have owned an eskimo lodge for about 5 years and have very few complaints about it.Very well built,it has held up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 i would also check out Canvas Craft as well. I have one, and I love that baby like my home. Part i love about them the best, is that they dont cut corners when they make them. Check this out! Originally Posted By: Dave With temps ranging from 10 to 30 degrees across Minnesota, call me wimpy but, trying to stay warm inside a portable ice fishing shelter on such cold days is not my idea of fun. Rather than sit at home on one such cold day, however, I decided to do a little shopping. fish house shopping that is. I made a trip to Canvas Craft Inc., located in Ramsey, Minnesota. Now, with what Ive learned, Ill have to rethink my hard water fishing plans on such cold arctic days. The OtterSkin Flip-Over is available in a variety of sizes; with or without the sled Canvas Craft has been manufacturing outdoor fabric products since 1977. With its introduction of the OtterSkin, twenty some years ago, ice fishing shelter technology at Canvas Craft just keeps getting better. Canvas Craft developed - and is the exclusive distributor - for NorpacR2, an extreme weather fabric featuring Thinsulate insulation quilted between two layers of flame resistant fabric. Now, ice fishing in such cold temps might be rather enjoyable. Current NorpacR2 material on left has more insulating capabilities than previous generation material on right From what I saw at Canvas Craft, the quality and ruggedness of ice fishing shelters coming out of its modest sized Ramsey location does compete with big box outdoor retailers. Actually, Canvas Craft manufactures some of those fishing shelters as well. If youre in the market for an ice fishing shelter, heres what I witnessed while at Canvas Craft. Canvas Craft OtterSkin shelters are available in heavy single layer canvas or the NorpacR2 insulated material. The NorpacR2 material adds from 3-5 pounds of weight, depending on the shelter size. But, sitting in a NorpacR2 equipped shelter should be approximately 35 degrees warmer than a standard canvas shelter. If your budget permits, I think the minimal added weight of the NorpacR2 material is a non-factor in respect to what is gained; warmer inside temperature, no condensation build-up inside, easier to heat, brighter inside and no wind flap, to name a few benefits. Steel, double pole support systems add strength to the shelter. Rugged cloth trim basically eliminates ripped skirting; when removing shelter from frozen in areas. Fully velcro attached insulated windows on NorpacR2 equipped shelters Side vents (one on each side)double as eye level windows. Vent size can be adjusted easily. An accessory pouch is also incorporated on each side All types of bench or single seats are available separately or in a shelter package. Reflective material on each outside corner for safety while night fishing The Northlander Series of shelters are available in a variety of sizes (4X8 to 8X8) in kit form where you supply the wood floor and assembly or completely assembled. The Northlander Series of shelters fold up for transporting; much like a suitcase. The Northlander Series, like the OtterSkin flip-over models, are available constructed in either heavy canvas or NorpacR2 material. I gained a ton of valuable information about ice fishing shelters from the staff at Canvas Craft. It would be time well invested if you did also, while shelter shopping. Canvas Craft has two locations, in Rogers and Ramsey, Minnesota. And, they repair or custom build fishing shelters, boat covers, tents, awnings and a variety of other tarp related needs. Contact: Canvas Craft To learn more about NorPacR2 NorPacR2 Rogers Location 763-428-4325/888-428-4325 Ramsey Location 763-421-2506/888-421-2506 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefisher23 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 What's the difference between a Quick Flip II and Quick Flip III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefisher23 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 The Quick Flip II can have 2 decent size guys in there can't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerchPounder Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 The QF 3 is a "three man" fishhouse that is 72"x96" setup and weighs 108lbsthe QF 2 is a "two man" that is 60" x 80" setup and weighs 88lbs.Not too much of a difference for only 20 extra pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefisher23 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks again..Like I said earlier I bought the Quick Fish II today, but I was just wondering how much a difference there was between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefisher23 Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 used the quick flip 2 today for the first time and i love it. very simple. thanks for all of the input again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisosy11 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Does your QF2 has the bench or are you putting seats in it? Thats the only thing about the eskimos i am not that fond of =...that bench gets a bit uncomfortble after long hours on the lake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefisher23 Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 There is no bench seat. I have padded pales i sit on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisosy11 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Yeah the seats are a much better option. I was contemplating a QF2 for early and late ice...a downsize option would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 ice, did you ever end up getting a house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllakebulls Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 just got a canvas craft doublewide with the ins. canvas. it is great. -2 degrees with a small heater and a lantern is no problem at all! Nine and a half out the door with tax, cover and hitch. Ben from the Rogers location is a great guy and lots of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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