GBW Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 So now that my kids have asked for all new ice fishing gear this year and really want to get out I know I need a new pop up hut. Shopping online I see a good deal at Costco for a Fish Inn 4-6 person ($300). I also like the Clam Big Foot XL2000 ($330 at Sail) because it's has less sides to pop open. But it is smaller on the inside. If I can get my hands on any others of this quality and size for less I'm open. Feedback please, thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 I knew I should of taken pics of the one at Cabelas today. Their band name, ice team one is huge. 6x6x6. Think it was in the 300 range. That Clam Big foot is real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 decided on the Clam Bigfoot XL2000 as it's 20% off at Sail right now and I get to hang out with Jackie for a bit tomorrow too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jack2 Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Good to see you Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 I think ya made a good choice Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Bring lots of pegs and rope for tying out the sides... I had that hut and the wind picked up one day... One of the walls "popped" back in and the hub hit my buddy between the eyes... Nearly knocked him out... He had to hold the walls out by hand until the storm passed... A little parachute cord and a few extra pegs were a life saver... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 That hut is very roomy tho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostAnotherOne Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks for reminding me Mike Rousseau about the pegs. Forgot to pick up a few for this upcoming ice fishing season. If theres a heavy windy it could be a short day if I don't have enough of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Bring lots of pegs and rope for tying out the sides... I had that hut and the wind picked up one day... One of the walls "popped" back in and the hub hit my buddy between the eyes... Nearly knocked him out... He had to hold the walls out by hand until the storm passed... A little parachute cord and a few extra pegs were a life saver... Another reason I really like flip over huts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) Any descent wind,you need to anchor the hubs.I know lol.Bought two of those big CT ice screws just for that purpose .$3.49 each I believe. Edited December 10, 2014 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 If it,s that windy,forgetaboutit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) Lexxington is the king of pop up anchoring !! Edited December 10, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 If it,s that windy,forgetaboutit. Brian,that day didn't start out that way,but what a day it ended up being. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123chadder Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 go to kijiji get a used pop up for much cheaper,there are lots to choose from.i had a 4 man eskimo and it was 7x7 on the inside....but setting up alone in the wind can be a whine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Another reason I really like flip over huts. Yup Used my Bigfoot once then sold it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c10 Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 I don't know what the quality of Costco's Fish Inn hut is, but if you want one that you can return unconditionally then that's probably the place to go! lmao I have seen some people bring back some crazy stuff when I worked there, overcooked steak without any sort of seasoning, one piece of apple pie, worn out shoes... all taken back for at least partial discounts lolbut Sail is really good as well so maybe this is just a moot point... sorry! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) It's all good all. I know what a pop up is like in the wind considering a had a 'hybrid' of that with a Clam 2000 (hard base fold up) and have had that move like a kite and I have used other pop up's a bunch of times in the recent past with others. When the ice is thick enough and the Ram and I can get out that's the primary anchor and wind block for the XL2000. My initial question was for cost, ease of use and quality. The XL2000 is exactly what I was after from a quality, price and weight (if needed to carry or drag in a sled) point of view. The best part of the transaction was when I walked into Sail and said "Hey Jackie" and he said "Hey Geoff great to see you again". That's customer service on top of a great product and a great deal... Edited December 12, 2014 by GBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Lexxington is the king of pop up anchoring !! Did I not just sit outside and fish that day? lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Now that doesn't make you the king of pop-up-anchoring now does it Bunk... HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 That was last year Drew.. not the year before. Wind was a good 70K and we were set up right in the middle of the NE Arm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 70k winds? I'll stay in bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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