Fish Inn 2 man hut

[Cudz]

I am not sure if a question like this has been posted already but I want to know if these are any good and if anyone has one? They don't come with a sled but are a fairly small bundle to carry.

$164 seems pretty reasonable.

Any input would be appreciated.

It is called an Eskimo quickfish 3

Edited November 18, 2010 by Cudz

[Cudz]

I found this thread in a different forum - seems to be getting positive reviews in terms of being lightweight, and good value.

 

Where are they on for $169, Costco?

 

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?p=726181

at costco in barrie. The gas auger is $289 and the hut is $169

[alexmedic]

at costco in barrie. The gas auger is $289 and the hut is $169

 

I don't think that the hut at Costco Barrie, is the same as the one on Costco.ca.

 

I bought the one from Costco.ca (Orange/Grey) and am very impressed with it. The fabric seems the same as a clam and setup/take down is a breeze.

The one at Costco Barrie is blue and goes by another name - correct me if I'm wrong.

 

As far as augers go, I bought a 6" fin -bor 3 2 years ago and love it. Considering that the majority of my ice fishing is on simcoe and the muskokas, I have never felt the need for gas powered. It's a quick as anything and effortless to use. I have yet to catch that 20lb laker, but I have had many 8 and 9's come through the hole with no problem. For $90, you can't go wrong.

Edited November 17, 2010 by Ten90

[irishfield]

You are correct about the hut.. as my wife and sis-in-law called me from Costco last week asking if I wanted one. Was a different brand/colour etc than the one shown on-line. They also didn't have the sled style hut there or any augers in stock at the time, but told them the augers were coming in.

[Jer]

It looks identical in construction and material to the Eskimo QuickFish 3 I got from Costco last year except a bit smaller and blue rather than red.

[Cudz]

Not sure of the brand. It looks like the one at costco.ca but is blue, not orange. Seems decent for the price.

[Governator]

are 2 man huts comfortable enough for 2 people, plus equipment (bait buckets, etc.)? I always see them and think they'd be too small.

[misfish]

are 2 man huts comfortable enough for 2 people, plus equipment (bait buckets, etc.)? I always see them and think they'd be too small.

 

 

Myself,I like the room in a two man hut for one person. I had the HT one man,once you get your two holes drilled and heater set up,it,s pretty cramped in there. If your like Terry and bring everything and the kitchen sink,a two man for one fisher is just right.

[irishfield]

Depends whom the second person is...

 

Perfect in this situation,

 

 

otherwise I like it for room by myself. Not bad if you really have to fish two to a hut.. but it can be cramped.

[Familyfisherman]

Don't buy a 6-inch auger -- spend the money and get a bigger cut.

 

I have an 8-inch, which is ok, but most of the guys I fish with have 10-inch, which is best.

 

The fish can fit through, but you'll hook up on the ice often without the added room...esp with ice jigs.

 

Some things you can skimp on...but take my word for it on this one...

[misfish]

Don't buy a 6-inch auger -- spend the money and get a bigger cut.

 

I have an 8-inch, which is ok, but most of the guys I fish with have 10-inch, which is best.

 

The fish can fit through, but you'll hook up on the ice often without the added room...esp with ice jigs.

 

Some things you can skimp on...but take my word for it on this one...

 

Bigger hole,more room for the fish to twist and turn and dive back down. 8 Works fine.But I do agree about the ,you'll hook up on the ice often without the added room. Just need to finess them into the hole.

[DRIFTER_016]

Myself,I like the room in a two man hut for one person. I had the HT one man,once you get your two holes drilled and heater set up,it,s pretty cramped in there. If your like Terry and bring everything and the kitchen sink,a two man for one fisher is just right.

 

 

Yup, what he said.

[Cudz]

Don't buy a 6-inch auger -- spend the money and get a bigger cut.

 

I have an 8-inch, which is ok, but most of the guys I fish with have 10-inch, which is best.

 

The fish can fit through, but you'll hook up on the ice often without the added room...esp with ice jigs.

 

Some things you can skimp on...but take my word for it on this one...

The auger for 289 is a 8"

The ice shelter was $164. I bought it. Not sure whether or not I will keep it or take it back. We'll see.

Click here to see the ice shelter.

http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/store_getEskimo/shopdetail.asp?params=69143*79

Edited November 18, 2010 by Cudz

[bigredfisher]

there are some on at gangons for 79 bucks

[alexmedic]

I did not realize that Eskimo made this shelter as well.

 

Good to know...

 

 

The auger for 289 is a 8"

The ice shelter was $164. I bought it. Not sure whether or not I will keep it or take it back. We'll see.

Click here to see the ice shelter.

http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/store_getEskimo/shopdetail.asp?params=69143*79

[asdve23rveavwa]

there are some on at gangons for 79 bucks

 

Answered my own question. Not augers.

Edited November 18, 2010 by FRANKIE65