What's the best ice shack

[Butch]

Thanks for the info on ice shacks, I'm looking to buy one soon. Looking at the Clam Expedition plus a sled, auger and Mr. Buddy heater at Gander Mountain in TC. Anyone have any experience with that model Clam shack? I like it because the whole rig fits in the back of my Jeep Liberty and isn't too heavy.

[IceTime]

Butch.....the Expedition is one of the popup type right?

For me, I wouldn't want one of the popup type.....in heavy wind I like the sled attached and with me sitting on it. I borrowed a friends Clam Yukon last winter and fished in major wind...and was fine. However, a buddy was in a Shappell and he wasn't so good. Don't buy a Shappell...I won one a couple years ago, used it for a while and sold it.

I fell into a deal this fall for a Yukon....used one time. Also included a Jiffy Stealth....used one time. A Buddy heater with 10# tank/hose. He "threw" in a depthfinder....ended up being an almost brand new Vexilar.

Anyway, the guy wanted $500 for it. I think I did OK. It all fits in the back of our Jeep Commander.

[walleyeguy]

Otter all the way.

[jtourangeau]

I have a clam Guide 2 man.Below 10f or windy forget it, stay home.The next portable I buy will have some type of R value and a bigger skirt around the bottom.

[raywriter]

I have a "Pop-N-Fish" 2-man that sets up fast (raise 2 outside walls and insert a ridge pole). Lays flat and pulls like a sled. Lots of room. Now think about this: I bought it in 1985, and I still use it every season. I've fished from it hundreds of times. No reason to buy another style. It still works great. All flaps, doors, windows, etc. are Velcro - no zippers. Also, the floor is OSB (what you may call particle board). Despite the reputation of this type wood for delaminating (swelling) and being "cheap", mine is just as good as new! I don't know what they coated this OSB with from the factory, but mine is just as good now as when I bought it. I bet this brand is no longer available - because the originals were just too good. Buy one and ice fish from it for life. The only modification I ever made to the original design was to screw a pair of skis onto the original wood runners to create a wider base for better travel across snow.