Ice Fishing => Shanty Help => Topic started by: zoeconner on December 28, 2010, 10:08:53 PM
Title: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: zoeconner on December 28, 2010, 10:08:53 PM
Anyone know where to buy a Nanook? Getting hard to find. Bass Pro and Cabelas are out.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: wballard77 on December 28, 2010, 11:02:40 PM
bass pro Rossford just got a load of them tonight!!!
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: zoeconner on December 28, 2010, 11:43:13 PM
Sweet. I'll call them tomorrow. Thanks
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Post by: icebucketjohn on December 29, 2010, 07:00:17 AM
Curious how much they are selling for these days.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: zoeconner on December 29, 2010, 07:31:03 AM
$299
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Post by: Optfish on December 29, 2010, 08:16:49 AM
Gander Mnt. also have them for $299.00 I bought one this year for Christmas jus got together except last to steps of applying canvas with Screws. Hope to get out soon. Good luck this year
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: icebucketjohn on December 29, 2010, 09:32:28 AM
You'll enjoy the Clam Nanook whether you're fishing solo or with a partner. It's not heavy in comparison to other makes & models.
It won't wear you out loading/unloading along with hauling it to & from your ice spots.
It offers plenty of elbow room, especially if you're clausterphobic like me.
Let me know of any modifications, improvements etc.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: zoeconner on December 30, 2010, 09:26:38 AM
Bass pro didnt get any. I called all the major stores even in ft Wayne. Anyone know little shops I can try? Bass pro at Indian has two but with TG so it's an extra $100. Didn't really want to get that. Would it even be worth it? I can see if I was at the north pole but not around here.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: icebucketjohn on January 04, 2011, 08:27:54 AM
Check the Gander Mountain Stores
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Post by: Optfish on January 04, 2011, 09:32:12 AM
Gander Mtn Huber Heights has them. Screws still popping off need to replace Bolts with somthing other than chinese bolts.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: icebucketjohn on January 05, 2011, 11:59:10 AM
My son, Nathan got "OURS" towards the end of last season at Gander Mtn in Twinsburg. So far, we havent had any broken bolt issues.
I'm doning these modifications: - Longer & Thicker Pull Rope - Eye Bolts, Washes & Carabiners for attaching the rope on "Both Ends".. whenever & choose to change depending on the wind direction. - D-rings & Bungy cords on inner tub to keep gear from tipping - Non-Skid strips on inside of tub floor to keep gear from sliding - Runners to protect bottom of tub - Hooks on inner aluminum tubes for hanging coat & other gear.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: Optfish on January 05, 2011, 05:21:40 PM
sounds like a few creature comforts being added enjoy! I went to Gander Mtn Huber Heights today they had no clam shelters left. only Frabills.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: wapak ice dawg on January 05, 2011, 06:04:09 PM
I bought the clam scout, had several bolts pop off, wrote clam a letter and their reply was nothing more then ,"sorry bout your luck" we had a batch of bad screws but the problem is now solved". Yea right, I still got a 3rd rate shanty and had to get new hardware to put it together. I sent them the pictures and they had no offer in return. I guess next time I'll try a shappell or a frabill.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: wballard77 on January 05, 2011, 07:48:28 PM
I bought the clam scout, had several bolts pop off, wrote clam a letter and their reply was nothing more then ,"sorry bout your luck" we had a batch of bad screws but the problem is now solved". Yea right, I still got a 3rd rate shanty and had to get new hardware to put it together. I sent them the pictures and they had no offer in return. I guess next time I'll try a shappell or a frabill.
My Yukon had two left bracketsand was missing the poles, and I broke 7 bolts. They shipped me the parts next day. build date on mine is 12-23-10. So I doubt they fixed the hardware issue. On the Clam box it had an american flag and said made in the U.S.A. but every package inside said China!
Im happy that they too fast action with the parts. Im dissapointed they didnt replace the hardware.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: zoeconner on January 05, 2011, 08:34:19 PM
Bass pro called me and put one on hold so I went and picked it up. I put it together and put runners on. Before I put it together I re tapped the nuts. Went together good. Ill be at Blackhawk with the brand new Nanook. ;D
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: zoeconner on January 05, 2011, 08:42:18 PM
I also pickup a nice used snowmobile. Does anyone use one for pulling there shanty? I never seen anyone before around Indian. Ill feel like a nerd with all my new toys ;D
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: wballard77 on January 05, 2011, 10:19:46 PM
Bass pro called me and put one on hold so I went and picked it up. I put it together and put runners on. Before I put it together I re tapped the nuts. Went together good. Ill be at Blackhawk with the brand new Nanook. ;D
congrats!
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Post by: Optfish on January 05, 2011, 10:54:25 PM
Wapak dog my screws came apart just like the pictures you sent. Got mine at Cabela's too
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Post by: wballard77 on January 05, 2011, 11:40:32 PM
I also pickup a nice used snowmobile. Does anyone use one for pulling there shanty? I never seen anyone before around Indian. Ill feel like a nerd with all my new toys ;D
I use 3 different ways of towing. Quad, snowmobile, and just this year started using a Murray lawn mower that I got off of craigslist for $50. I changed the pulleys around and it will do 15-20 mph. pulling a full jetsled.
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: davidhoheisel on January 11, 2011, 02:58:48 PM
Can you get photos of the lawn mower and what you did to modify it.. I would really like to do the same thing.
How is it in snow?
Title: Re: Looking for Clam Nanook
Post by: wballard77 on January 11, 2011, 05:11:27 PM
Can you get photos of the lawn mower and what you did to modify it.. I would really like to do the same thing.
How is it in snow?
I just changed the motor and transmission pulleys from a 1:1 drive to a 2:1 (pulleys from TSC) it is very bad on the ice unless you have snow and its not very mobile in this snow might just be the tires. other than that it is stock. I had it on Dunns before the thaw and got some weird looks. it might not be the best replacement for a quad. but it is the cheapest! i still think a old Yamaha snowmobile is the best