limeyangler Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Hi Y'all, Did not get out fishing today, we're at minus 28*C daytime here....with upto 50-60 kmh wind gusts, so i spent the day setting up my newest toy...a three man Otter Team Wild flip up shelter. GOT THE RUNNER KIT TO SAVE WEAR AND TEAR THE SQUARE POLES MAKE IT REALLY STURDY AND STRONG I LIKE THE BENCH SEAT....LESS RESTRICTIVE THAN THE CLAM OR FRABILL BUCKET SEATS EVEN IF THE LATTER ARE MORE COMFORTABLE....BUT THE BENCH IS NOT UNCOMORTABLE THE TENT FABRIC IS NOT AS THICK AS THE CLAM ICE ARMOR, OR THE FRABILL, BUT ITS 8" LONGER AT THE FRONT THAN ITS EQUIVALENT IN THE OTHER BRANDS LOADS OF ROOM IN HERE!!!! FOLDS NEATLY AWAY AND TAKES 30 SECONDS TO FLIP UP! CAME WITH A GOOD COVER THAT FITS REALLY TIGHT, AND I"LL BE ABLE TO PACK EVERYTHING I NEED INCLUDING THE KITCHEN SINK! WHAT REALLY CLINCHED IT FOR ME WAS THE SLED CONSTRUCTION, THICKER MOULDED PLASTIC, 20" DEEP, NICE FAT STEEP WEDGE FRONT, PIVOTING TOWBAR WITH SHOCK SPRING AT THE HITCH END Well i cant really give it a review cuz i aint got it out yet. It was a bit of a trade off when it came to tent quality, but becuse this will be my only towing sled for the snowmachine....i really thought it was better to go with the one that had the best sled design, and this one outdid the Frabills and Clams by a million miles. I have read the posts about other flip ups and realise that the bench is not to everyones taste, but after spending 2 days in Winnipeg sitting in over 10 different shelters in 4 different stores.....i did not have a problem with them....in fact i prefer the bench seating, it is not as comfy as the bucket seats....but its not uncomfortable and gives more seating manoeverability. Cant wait to get out in it...maybe next weekend on Shoal Lake for whities.
Leecher Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 WOW Simon -28C daytime..... man that's cold enough to stay put inside and wait it out Here in Gatineau was -28C overnight a couple of days ago and now going up tp +9C tomorrow.... freezing rain and rain You got yourself a nice sled..... I call this the cadillac of shelters, WTG I'm sure that it will serve it's purpose and that you'll be real comfy in it Looks real well constructed and better yet folds and unfolds easily Now go out and get those whities that you talked about Will be keeping an eye out for your report Jacques
Fisherman Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Is that the union supervisor in Pic #1, can't see any tools in his hand(paws), and #2 must be the inspector on tightening those hyfax nuts & bolts. I took another look at the 2 man Wild hut at B Pro today, the difference in the material is not all that much, I like the fold up bench too.
Greencoachdog Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Looks like an excellent setup to me Simon!!! The advantage of that bench seat is you can stretch out on it and take a nap when the fish aren't biting! Looking forward to the warm reports in that frigid weather Bubba!!!
limeyangler Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Posted December 15, 2008 Now go out and get those whities that you talked about Will be keeping an eye out for your report Jacques My buddy just called from Kenora....Saturday for whities on Shoal Lake is GO!!!! Should be good...report will follow.
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 Nice temps, I would feel right at home!! She was a tad frosty here this weekend too.
HTHM Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 So...how are you gonna get it out the door??? Like buildin' a boat in the basement isn't it?
limeyangler Posted December 15, 2008 Author Report Posted December 15, 2008 So...how are you gonna get it out the door??? Like buildin' a boat in the basement isn't it? LOL...uh...its 25" high...so on its side its 25" wide....last time i looked my door was at least 30" wide...should be no probs. Its just so fricken big i'm more worried whether my snowmachine will pull the beast....darn it...knew i should've bought that Bearcat!!!!
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 LOL...uh...its 25" high...so on its side its 25" wide....last time i looked my door was at least 30" wide...should be no probs.Its just so fricken big i'm more worried whether my snowmachine will pull the beast....darn it...knew i should've bought that Bearcat!!!! If your sled won't pull it I'll take it off you cause mine will pull it right purdy like!!
Handlebarz Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 That sure does look nice for the winter one of these years I will break down and get one I almost bought the size down from that one who knows I still might.
tjsa Posted December 15, 2008 Report Posted December 15, 2008 LOL...uh...its 25" high...so on its side its 25" wide....last time i looked my door was at least 30" wide...should be no probs.Its just so fricken big i'm more worried whether my snowmachine will pull the beast....darn it...knew i should've bought that Bearcat!!!! Simon, no worries, your sled will pull it just fine. And most times, you will not even feel it behind you unless you are going over a bumpy portage trail. I own an 8 ft. long Equinox Trail Boggan, thing probably weighs almost 100 lbs. loaded with all our crap, and it tows no problem behind my aged 1990 Yamaha Enticer ET400T. That shock hitch is great, my sleigh has one also.
Joey Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 Is that porn on the TV in the background Looks like a great ice shack Simon Joey
BassAsin Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 Is that porn on the TV in the background Looks like a great ice shack Simon Joey i had to read through all of these comments to see if i was the only one who noticed the scandelous show on tv as well lol beuty looking rig tho the shack dont look to bad either!
limeyangler Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) Lol Joey...i wish it was porn....but i think it was Braveheart on that afternoon....does look like "lesbians in space" DVD though....lol. Hey Drifter...that is indeed a very fine snowmobile you have there....one day i will have a fine machine also...but my new second hand will have to do for now. Edited December 16, 2008 by limeyangler
Rob Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 Hey Limey! Check out this modded Otter, it's a little smaller than yours, but some pretty cool ideas. Otter mod Rob
limeyangler Posted December 16, 2008 Author Report Posted December 16, 2008 Hey Limey! Check out this modded Otter, it's a little smaller than yours, but some pretty cool ideas. Otter mod Rob Hey Rob....thats fantastic! I have not had my sled/shelter out yet...lol...but the hamster wheel has been turning since the drive home from the shop....and before that even. I experienced the wholeminnow thing last year a couple of times with the basic fibreglass trappers sled i used....not very good start to the day to find 3 or 4 dozen prime sucker and dace minnows frozen solid to the bottom of your sled! But as the guy stated putting the bag in the bucket always helps....but i usually have a supply at home not bagged. I cant see where the guy keeps his auger now with all the get up. But i was already thinking about installing an auger mount on my snowmobile....then i can really run 'n' gun. I already thought about installing some metal hooks on the sides near the bottom of the sled for attaching tie downs/bungee cords to snug everything down inside. Thanks for the link....it all helps! Simon
Sinker Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 Hey, if you want to keep your minnows alive and well on trips behind the sled, put them in a container with a good tight lid that is FILLED to the top with water. If its full, they can't slosh around, and can't spill with a good lid. The auger mount on the sled is a good idea. I've been wanting to set mine up for a long time now too. I've seen some where they used a piece of sono tube attached to the back, and the auger just sits in there beauties........also a rack from frame to frame over the hood is good too. That hut looks great BTW. I think the sled part of a portable is the most important piece! That one looks great!! Sinker
limeyangler Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Posted December 18, 2008 I took it out today for the first time, WOW....what a difference. It was -25 celcius when we arrived....although nice and sunny. But the difference between outside and inside was like two different universes, really noticed the difference...and we didn't even have a heater!!! And being mostly black it really soaked up the sun too. This is not a sled for towing by hand though...holy crappolla is it heavy!!! My snowmachine is in for a service so me and my buddy pulled it out by hand...ok going DOWN to the lake....but coming UP was a real chore....i'm a little worried now as to whether even my snowmachine will manange...time will tell. What i really loved was how easy it was to deploy and take down....litteraly 30seconds, just whip the elasticated cover off, all your gear is easy to get to and it just pulls up and clicks into place as you go.....so Run 'N'Gun style fishing will be a breeze!!! NO PROBLEM GETTING DOWN TO THE LAKE....BUT ITS A HEAVY BEAST...DEFINITELY A SNOWMOBILE OR ATV NEEDED. THE BLACK MATERIAL REALLY SOAKED UP THE SUN'S HEAT, LOL ...AND DAVE IS ALSO 6'4" AND 250lbs....SO MAKES IT LOOK SMALL!!! PLENTY OF ROOM INSIDE, AND WINDOWS ALL ROUND It kinda sucked that we only caught small perch today.....but that lake is normally pretty good
Fisherman Posted December 18, 2008 Report Posted December 18, 2008 They are definitely nice huts, went to BPro this evening to get the mid sized one, all sold out except for the floor model, supposed to have a few more coming in the next while. The bench seat is a little higher than some of the other swivel seat models, feels better on the back for me.
buddyphil Posted December 18, 2008 Report Posted December 18, 2008 nice hut!! i noticed a fish finder in one of your pics.....i dont think i recognize it ....it looks pretty good ,what make is that and where might i find it? phil
limeyangler Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Posted December 18, 2008 nice hut!! i noticed a fish finder in one of your pics.....i dont think i recognize it ....it looks pretty good ,what make is that and where might i find it? phil Hey Phil, The fishfinder is the Lowrance X67C. An awesome little bit o gear....i use it on my boat in the summer too. You can buy it as an Ice fishing pack...but i just bought a battery and "iceducer seperately and save over $100. I just took the mounting bracket off the boat.....attached it to a short pice of wood siding i had lying about...and put it in an old soft sided cooler. It has a LCD flasher mode too if flashers are your prefered fishfinder...and despite what some peple say the screen does not freeze in minus temps......it was outside the hut today as temps started dropping below -25 C. Heres a clip of it in graph mode i made a few weeks back...great fun. <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i263.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid263.photobucket.com/albums/ii158/vishuscirquel/MVI_2316.flv"> AND I SHOULD BE GETTING PAID BY LOWRANCE AND OTTER TEAM WILD!!!!!
Handlebarz Posted December 18, 2008 Report Posted December 18, 2008 Dang he got away that was a cool vid thanks I sure wish ya had a hook up that would have been cool. that system works good for ya Eh
ciceri Posted December 18, 2008 Report Posted December 18, 2008 what do these range from? i 'd like a 2 man one, and i have a snowmobile so i could pull it with that.
Fisherman Posted December 19, 2008 Report Posted December 19, 2008 $399+tax at BPro when the are in stock, I'm waiting for more to come. Comes with the seat and travel cover.
profisher25 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Posted December 21, 2008 This sled is amazing, im definitely going to have to try and get one myself, where did you buy it?
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