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Reply #15 on: November 11, 2014, 07:03:11 AM
Well said slab,but on the other hand MONEY is no object with a name like banker! :P
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Reply #16 on: November 11, 2014, 11:25:13 AM
Good choice going with the shorter rods. Most shantys/flip overs are not designed to fish longer rods. I have a 2 man clam Yukon flip over. It weighs 95 lbs without any gear. It functions well when set up. Only complaint is that the door is on the front. I would prefer the side. Tough to pull if there's snow or drifts on the ice. My next flip over will likely be an otter.

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Reply #17 on: November 11, 2014, 01:53:28 PM
I made mine to be roomy and mobile, can use 4' rods and be ready to move in just a couple minutes

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Reply #18 on: November 11, 2014, 10:47:14 PM
wind is bad  :P     chased my pop up across  mogadore  once. now I use a clip rope so not to have repeat....
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Reply #19 on: November 12, 2014, 07:35:19 PM
I got blown from safe ice to unsafe ice in my Clam 2000 on Indian one year 50 yard ride scared the crap out of me
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Reply #20 on: November 12, 2014, 09:17:14 PM
oh crap  :P
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Reply #21 on: November 12, 2014, 10:11:22 PM
That had to be a pucker factor of art least 9.7! :o
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Reply #22 on: November 15, 2014, 07:00:11 AM
Ty,
flip-over with 28" or under rods is the way to go for mobility.  I have a Shappell rover 1.0 that fits in the back of my hatchback.  All gear goes into the shanty, gets pulled to the spot and I use my vexilar FL-20 to try to locate fish/drop-offs.  Moving is is easy as pulling up my lines and moving to the next hole.  Spooking fish is usually not a problem in the waters I fish in winter since they are stained or deep.

Moving in  a hub will require all gear be put away, the hub taken down and all gear unpacked again.  Only under near windless conditions will you be able to move without tearing down.

I carry tackle, electronics, food, rods, scoop and bait.  I use a lantern for light/heat and will carry extra fuel if I plan to be out all day.

Good luck on your decision and on the hard water.
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Reply #23 on: November 15, 2014, 10:29:55 AM
I have brand new Quick Fish 3 hubs on sale for $149..........Mark

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Reply #24 on: November 21, 2014, 12:06:18 PM
I think it really matters what you target.  Panfish tend to be run and gun and sometimes run and run and run.  Working from hole to hole along a flat or break, stumps, weeds etc. seems to be key to a productive day.  Flip over is the best for that. 
I don't do much walleye fishing through the ice, but they tend to roam and can be called in using blade baits etc. Big water where you are allowed to use machines and are fishing a general area, not a spot on a spot would favor a hub style, plenty of room to set up for the day and spread out your gear. 
Frankly, the wind sucks whatever you are fishing in, my 2 man flip over will take off with the best of them if there i no snow and I don't anchor it.
Go somewhere you can check out a few models, and set up and take down the display model.  Then imagine anything that will go wrong or be a pain and multiply it by the cold, wind and bulky clothes factor.  Last but not least, figure out how much weight total, if you are pulling by hand.  Figure on gear, shelter, food, even a minnow bucket if you use one, and any fish you may keep for the day.  About 100 lbs seems to be the point which is tough to pull by hand. 
I went with an Eskimo flip over from Mark last year and we decided to pull the bench seat in favor of a chair since I fish alone most of the time.  Dropped over 30 lbs which made a huge difference pulling, loading and unloading.
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