craveman85
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clam vs box shanties
hey was wondering which type of shanties you guys prefer. the box style or the clamshell ones and why. think im going to actually buy one this year because i got rid of my porta potti on skis. you would be surprised how many people opened the door expecting to be able to take a dump lol.
if at first you dont succeed... blow it up. you want organic? well then shut the &^$() up and eat a *$&#*( squirrel.
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bassinbrian
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/16 11:54:55
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I have only been doing this for 2 years so not a lot of experience. But i love my portable flip over !
Keeps me very mobile (i only jig, don't use tip ups) ... it's lite and easy for me.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/16 12:51:45
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It depends what kind of fishing you do. If you like to jig, stay mobile and cover as much water as possible, then you want the flip-over style. If you like to pick a spot and set up camp for the day, then either kind would work.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/16 12:55:19
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If you are jigging and on the move....definitely a flipover, my friend bought a cabin style and sold it in a month. I am sure the cabin would be fine if you are just setting up tipups.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/16 18:14:21
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if you have a small group protable shanties aren't bad at all, especially to beat the wind and maybe do some cookin, or bakin.
"Give a man a fish, and he can eat for a day. But teach a man how to fish, and he'll be dead of mercury poisoning inside of three years." Charles Haas
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/16 18:26:47
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Got mine today .... Built by Clam corp. for Cabelas - it's 6x6 27lbs. and can set up in under a minute (without reading the directions) - I'll have it down to 30 seconds w/ practice - lol 
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/16 19:11:44
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Sweet Jeff , Todd has a similar one. Very easy to set up and lots of room.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/16 19:47:45
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I love my box shanties !! BUT if given the choice between the 2 FLIP over !!!!
"whats that smell like fish oh baby" .. J. Kaukonen
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/16 20:26:24
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ORIGINAL: REEL FORCE
Got mine today .... Built by Clam corp. for Cabelas - it's 6x6 27lbs. and can set up in under a minute (without reading the directions) - I'll have it down to 30 seconds w/ practice - lol
Nice Jeff. Funny thing is it's not the first time I've seen a tent set up in your living room...  
post edited by Wisdom - 2009/12/16 20:27:06
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craveman85
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/17 02:53:44
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i thought about just getting a hunting blind for it. can pick up one for around 150 bucks for after hunting season sales... may build my own though. gotta go to the junkyard and look for some aluminum pipes today.
if at first you dont succeed... blow it up. you want organic? well then shut the &^$() up and eat a *$&#*( squirrel.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/18 06:49:42
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Fishtrap: The Only way to GO!!!!!
Monster PERCH Rulz!!! 
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/18 08:47:34
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/18 10:23:29
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hey that looks like how Brians truck is going to look in 21 hours!
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craveman85
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/18 12:43:15
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i started to build a 4x6' folding homemade one. should be about 80lbs when done. over a hundred pounds lighter than the previous one. also may pick up an older snowmobile so should be a good year. ill post pics of the shanty when its done.
if at first you dont succeed... blow it up. you want organic? well then shut the &^$() up and eat a *$&#*( squirrel.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/18 16:58:18
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I have a pop up one like that jeff and the only problem that I have with it is when its windy the sides want to blow in on you and when the pop if your not sitting in your chair they will blow it all the way acros the inside of it. but other than that they are roomy and easy to set up.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/18 18:52:12
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ORIGINAL: yellabella
I have a pop up one like that jeff and the only problem that I have with it is when its windy the sides want to blow in on you and when the pop if your not sitting in your chair they will blow it all the way acros the inside of it. but other than that they are roomy and easy to set up.
If ya look at mine close ya can see eyelets on the side in the center where it pops out for tie downs so they won't blow in ... 
There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/18 22:35:22
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yeah mine has eyelets on the side too, it just takes more time to set up. but if you use it on not such a windy day then you dont even have to tie it down and like jeff said you can set up very fast
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/19 06:05:06
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I got the Frabill one-man flipover... it's still in the **** box though, I can't open it til Christmas. I tested one out at ****'s at Crossgates Mall. I can't wait- thats gonna make my life easier on those brutal days. It might look a bit like Cheech's car at times.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/19 09:16:32
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my homemade one is coming along niceley. a 4x6 platform with skis and 2 holes inside, the two sides are on hinges and fold up and the top is going to be a winter pool canvas for durability. total cost around 40 bucks
if at first you dont succeed... blow it up. you want organic? well then shut the &^$() up and eat a *$&#*( squirrel.
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/20 18:59:36
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With all the wind today.I use a drill to anchor my shelter down,My daughter took the rope out of the sled so no anchor on the sides...Boy I was just about to let it fly down the lake.The side where the wind was coming from kept blowing in and in and in.Note to self bring rope when windy......
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RE: clam vs box shanties
2009/12/20 20:57:53
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shappell portable with a floor that makes a huge different gets u up off the ice a couple inches
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