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Old 12-14-2012, 01:05 PM
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Ok....Kinda stuck and need some advice

Looking at the eskimo fatfish that is on sale at Canadian tire for 249.00. Doing more research, there is a clam corp bigfoot at Bass pro for 229.00, more space...Believe 60 sg ft compared to the eskimo at 40 sq ft. Wife bought Gift cards for canadian tire already since I asker her to. I ask eskimo or Clam? I have right now a clam shell 2000 with sled which I am selling to upgrade for more space ( After being in Ogres tent at Newell) Haha!
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Old 12-14-2012, 01:41 PM
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Ok....Kinda stuck and need some advice

Looking at the eskimo fatfish that is on sale at Canadian tire for 249.00. Doing more research, there is a clam corp bigfoot at Bass pro for 229.00, more space...Believe 60 sg ft compared to the eskimo at 40 sq ft. Wife bought Gift cards for canadian tire already since I asker her to. I ask eskimo or Clam? I have right now a clam shell 2000 with sled which I am selling to upgrade for more space ( After being in Ogres tent at Newell) Haha!
I have the bigg fatfish. My only beef is if the tent was all black it would naturally be warmer especially on sunny days... nothing the heater doesnt fix.
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Old 12-14-2012, 02:06 PM
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I have the bigg fatfish. My only beef is if the tent was all black it would naturally be warmer especially on sunny days... nothing the heater doesnt fix.
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I agree...Wayne has a black tent and he said the same thing...
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Old 12-14-2012, 02:39 PM
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no beefs witht he quality of the product however. I previously had an eskimo quikflip 2. Loved it but my family out grew it.
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Old 12-14-2012, 02:42 PM
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I see this as a question on wether to use the gift cards or not. IMO go for what you want, which is more space. use the gift cards for tackle or excess gear.
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Old 12-14-2012, 02:49 PM
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Clam or eskimo?
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Old 12-14-2012, 03:51 PM
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clams are nice but i think alot of use have eskimos and i personally like mine alot and i think im gonna stick to my esikmo tents i belive in there quality and have heard story of great customer service
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Old 12-14-2012, 03:59 PM
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I personally don't think you can go wrong with either, i just got the
Clam 1550 and think its a great tent.....i know the eskimo tents as well, ive been in many and also think they are a great tent. I would just keep in mind if your looking for space my Clam is rated for 6 men i wouldn't put anymore than 3 in it. Have fun shopping!!!!!!!
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Old 12-14-2012, 04:17 PM
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scooch u are right i have a 4 man tent and 3 at max my buddy has a six man and i personly like it when there is just two of use u get so much more room xD
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Old 12-14-2012, 04:31 PM
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I've got the Eskimoe farfish and its a great tent.
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Old 12-14-2012, 05:35 PM
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I spent 300$ on my Sub Zero 4 man at candian tire, was worth every penny
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Old 12-14-2012, 05:43 PM
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I like my Sub Zero as well, I think its on sale or will be
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Old 12-14-2012, 06:42 PM
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I got a Clam 1550, awsome unit and worth every penny. Also alot cheaper than a Eskmo shelter of the same size. Picked one up at Cabelas for $349. Very easy to setup and take down, also very high quality. I would Have bought a Eskimo but didn't want to pay the extra money.
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Old 12-14-2012, 07:59 PM
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I picked up the Eskimo Fatfish 949 at Bass Pro (Cross Iron Mills) a couple of weeks ago for $219.99 - I couldn't pass up the price (regular $299.99). I think the sale is on until Dec. 23 but you may want to check if they still have any left. They were 'flying' off the shelf at the sale price.

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Old 12-14-2012, 11:30 PM
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I got a Clam 1550, awsome unit and worth every penny. Also alot cheaper than a Eskmo shelter of the same size. Picked one up at Cabelas for $349. Very easy to setup and take down, also very high quality. I would Have bought a Eskimo but didn't want to pay the extra money.
How do yo like the 1550? How does it compare to others you've owned/fished in? I just pulled the trigger on the 1660 for the extra room for gear and anglers...
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Old 12-15-2012, 06:20 AM
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Just recently puirchased the Clam XL4000T and absolutely love it... Had the Eskimo Fatfish last year and had to return it.. Between the condensation build up and the rubbery coating peeling off, decided this new Clam was the way to go.. It is also slightly bigger than the Fatfish
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