X series clam

  • schlankki
    otsego, mn
    Posts: 121
    October 21, 2006 at 4:09 pm #1297886

    cabelas just received the clam X2 yesterday

    adloos
    Winona, MN
    Posts: 344
    October 21, 2006 at 4:44 pm #491262

    That is one sweet shack, can’t wait to get mine.

    scenic tackle
    Bemidji, MN
    Posts: 727
    October 21, 2006 at 5:10 pm #491264

    By far the best built portables I have seen.

    nick858
    Eldora, Iowa
    Posts: 367
    October 21, 2006 at 10:06 pm #491289

    I havent seen one in person yet. But judging by the price, at least somebody thinks they are great. I am in need of a new one-man, whats cabelas price on that?

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    October 22, 2006 at 9:10 pm #491397

    How much do they cost??

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    October 22, 2006 at 9:50 pm #491408

    X1- $499.95

    X2- $649.95

    X-4- $899.95

    scenic tackle
    Bemidji, MN
    Posts: 727
    October 23, 2006 at 4:24 am #491507

    Those prices are MSRP. Not cheap houses but they did not put them together cheap either. The material is much heavier and there are a lot more features on these shacks then on many others.

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    October 23, 2006 at 12:33 pm #491536

    I actually got those prices from the Reeds website..

    schlankki
    otsego, mn
    Posts: 121
    October 23, 2006 at 6:31 pm #491713

    those are the same prices at cabelas also.

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    October 23, 2006 at 6:38 pm #491716

    Anyone have a picture of these new houses???

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    October 24, 2006 at 2:11 am #491883

    The weights on them things are unreal. 120# for the single and 145# for the 2 man. I think they Otter’s are lighter than that Now I see why they are designed to be towed and not pulled by hand. They look decent, but appear to be trying to copy the Otter shacks.

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    October 24, 2006 at 2:20 am #491889

    The X Trap is actually a spin off from the Polar Sport portable. The Polar Sport had the best tub on the market while the Fish Trap was always the number one seller but didn’t hold up to extreme conditions. With more and more guys taking these extreme trips to LOTW, Canada, Mille lacs and the Great Lakes and pounding on their gear, the was a need for a portable that could withstand the at most toughest conditions the weather and terrain could offer. Polar Sport and Clam joined forces and out came the X-Trap.

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    October 24, 2006 at 2:25 am #491891

    Well, I know Clam makes a great product I couldn’t imagine fishing without my Fish Trap Pro. I have never seen the Polar line since it isn’t very popular in my neck of the woods. I sold the Otter due to size and weight since I don’t have a 4 wheeler or sled, but I do miss the size and great fishability they have.

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    October 24, 2006 at 2:29 am #491893

    You gonna drag my X-4 out on mille lacs for me this winter? Its only 175 pounds.

    schlankki
    otsego, mn
    Posts: 121
    October 24, 2006 at 3:28 am #491913

    calvin go to cabelas and look at it for yourself.

    lundgeye
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 1209
    October 24, 2006 at 5:34 pm #492076

    Sure look like well made shelters but the weight is too much for me, guess I’ll just stick with the old Guide and Pro series. They’re definitely made to be pulled with an ATV or sled.

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    October 25, 2006 at 6:55 pm #492313

    Quote:

    calvin go to cabelas and look at it for yourself.

    what is Cabelas????? I don’t think my badge works anymore!!!

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    October 27, 2006 at 1:33 am #492791

    Swung through Cabelas tonight,……That X2 is on my christmas list!!

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    October 27, 2006 at 1:53 am #492798

    Quote:

    The weights on them things are unreal. 120# for the single and 145# for the 2 man.

    I love the product but, fore you river rats that travel like I do on ice …..that’s alot of wieght. I love the lighter versions for the river as Wats said. The Trap and Pros are a awesome product also. Just 2 cents worth from some dude that will cover a mile fast for that 9inch gill

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    October 27, 2006 at 12:11 pm #492870

    Bret, I agree. To get the true value out of a house like those in the X-Series, you really need to fish big water or tow your house a lot. That is really what they were designed for. For had towing there are much better options.

    I just get excited when a company puts out a product that can handle the abuse that I give it on a daily basis. Mille Lacs can be bad but LOTW will test the limits of all your equipment.

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    October 27, 2006 at 3:25 pm #492989

    Anyone know if they’ll just be selling shelter separate from the sled? I have the sled and seats already. However the new seats are really nice

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