wormdunker Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'm looking to purchase an Otter ice hut. I am leaning toward the Otter Lodge. It's 30 square feet of fishing space, has dual layer 1200 denier material with insulation. Looks like a top notch hut. Anybody own one who could share their views on this particular hut? I've searched the net without much luck. Where can I purchase one? I live near St. Catharines. Thanx for your input wormdunker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I had a 2 man version, it worked so well that 12footspringbok adopted it and has been mercilessly beating it on his freqent outings. it's still holding up well. I bought another single size, very good quality. They are probably top of the line when it comes to portables. I bought mine through Riverside Outdoors in Thunder Bay. He ships via Greyhound to your closest stop. Took 2 days and about $70 for the shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phiphntek Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I believe Peters Tackle on Secord in St.Catharines carries Otter products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyplayerz_14 Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 wormdunker, probably the best huts on the market, they are a bit pricey but I can see the money in them, the 30 square feet is probably the biggest swell other than the clam X4, my next hut is an otter for sure. good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 I have the otter 650 with thermal top, great hut, the sled and frame seem tougher than anything else on the market, but if you have the cash get the full thermal....I tried to upgrade just the tent this year, but they can't keep up with production I wanted the bench seat in mine, happy with it but not perfect, it could be a bit wider and more cushion to make it better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 The Otter lodge is big! A couple of my buddies have them and I've fished in them quite a bit. Very nice flip over hut! Are you towing it with a sled or quad? It would be a chore to pull by hand, especially with the insulated fabric, which adds weight. I have the Otter Cabin, which is one size down (still good for 2 guys) and I didn't get the insulated fabric either (Just insulated top) and I stay warm up here in NW Ontario with just a single buddy heater going. The Otter sleighs are the best there is. Be sure to get the runner kit. My first hut was a Clam and I'll never own another one of those after going to Otter. I have no affiliation with Otter, this is just my honest opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Thanx for your replies. I went on a "field trip" today to NOT find any Otters at all at 4 different locations including Sail in Burlington. Thanx for mentioning Peter's tackle, I'll call tomorrow. Yes I do have an ATV to haul it. Thanx to OFC, I am now better informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 i have an older otter…still going strong…awesome gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler management Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I was looking at a couple units the other day and they seem phenomenal. Gagnons in Oshawa carries the brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 The Otter lodge is big! A couple of my buddies have them and I've fished in them quite a bit. Very nice flip over hut! Are you towing it with a sled or quad? It would be a chore to pull by hand, especially with the insulated fabric, which adds weight. I have the Otter Cabin, which is one size down (still good for 2 guys) and I didn't get the insulated fabric either (Just insulated top) and I stay warm up here in NW Ontario with just a single buddy heater going. The Otter sleighs are the best there is. Be sure to get the runner kit. My first hut was a Clam and I'll never own another one of those after going to Otter. I have no affiliation with Otter, this is just my honest opinion. Yup runner kit for sure, also want the cover & tow bar I was looking at a couple units the other day and they seem phenomenal. Gagnons in Oshawa carries the brand. Thanx for the heads up on Gagnons in Oshawa. It's a 2 hour drive for me - probably go on another "field trip" on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Razor Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Call Gagnons before hand, I got a buddy looking for one too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler management Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Yes it wouldnt be a bad idea to check for availability. Who knows, maybe they are just demo models and order-in merchandise. (905) 725-5798 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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