Two favorites in the fish shack category at Clam are the Kenai Pro and the Yukon. TC. Each serves their niche well, and anglers have asked for the same great shelter in a full thermal skin. Never one to say “no” to their best customers, Clam dressed the new shelters in the trendy Clamouflage design thermal fabric. The thermal skins are both incredibly effective at keeping the interior of the shelters toasty warm.
Last year several improvements were introduced to the newly designed Kenai Pro: improved tub and additional roof supports. Same great features of the Kenai Pro, but now in a Kenai Pro Thermal. “This is a sharp looking shelter and really driven by the growing demand for thermal,” said Nick Chiodo, director of marketing for Clam Outdoors. “The new tub last year and the additional roof support went over really well. The popularity and demand for thermal is driving this.” Anglers are becoming more advanced. As winter dishes out extreme conditions, thermal makes a big difference for getting the days in on the ice. “It’s a great flip and go system and a super option in thermal for a one-person shelter.”Thermal material retains heat and reduces condensation, quickly becoming the most preferred shelter skin for serious ice anglers. The set up size of the Kenai Pro Thermal is 90” x 38” with a center height of 64.” It packs down to 48”x38”x22” and weighs only 48 pounds. The improved tub with the accessory tray, hammock, and a corner console for the accessories provides and instant set up portable shelter. A comfortable folding seat moves front to back inside the 11 MSRP on the front-door access Kenai Pro Thermal (Model 9941) is $349.99. A travel cover (#9973) runs $59.99 MSRP and the Runner Kit (#8997) is $54.99 MSRP. A Padded Seat Cover (#9821) retails at $34.99 MSRP.
The Fish Trap Yukon is an old member of the Clam shelter family, but an “X” Thermal version is new this year with a bit of a boost. A 1 ¼” pole system supports the warm, thermal skin and fits two anglers comfortably. Includes two deluxe swivel seats that are both removable and adjustable—front-to-back and left-to-right. The co-extruded grey plastic interior sled, with two hammocks under the seats, makes it easier to locate gear. Rapid Pole Slide Extreme (RPSX) is a patent-pending shelter design from Clam that provides fast, easy set up with durable results. Super-tough 600 total denier thermal fabric keeps everyone inside warm by retaining heat more efficiently and reduces condensation for a The “X” in the Yukon X Thermal identifies the larger, stronger 1 ¼” pole system. The base dimensions of this shack means it fits in the bed of a 5 ½’ truck—the most common size of truck bed. “Not only do I like this because it is well built and thermal, I like it because it is a two-person shack that I can still manage by myself and get it in and out of the truck bed,” said Chiodo. “The Yukon X Thermal will work well for someone who transports in the back of a truck and wants the thermal warmth for all winter conditions.” The Yukon X Thermal accommodates two anglers comfortably yet is manageable by one to travel in most pickup truck beds.
Set up size for the Model #9938 Yukon X Thermal is 88” x 62” with a center height of 70.” It packs down to 65”x38”x26” and weighs 100 lbs. providing a fishable area for two of 20 total square feet. MSRP is $679.99. The Travel Cover (#8073) holds an MSRP of $59.99 and the Runner Kit (#8996) at $49.99 MSRP. For more information on Clam Outdoors go to http://www.clamoutdoors.com