Quicker Hub Setup

[bearnoob]

Just wanted to throw a tip for anybody who uses pop ups and has trouble getting the anchors to "bite" into the ice. I always had issues putting anchors in by hand, because they would cause the ice to spawl instead of bite and drive in. This always seemed to be worse in a stiff wind storm -30F.

I bought a cheap 8-volt cordless drill (less than $10 during an 11% sale) and an Eskimo drill adapter ($16) to drive the anchors. Now I can drive the anchors into the ice in seconds during bad weather and be ready to go (to be fair, the drill stops when the anchors are about halfway in and I finish by hand).

Make sure you keep the drill warm. Once the battery gets cold you lose all power. I keep mine in an insulated bag with my extra gloves and coffee thermos

[IrishnId]

 I bought the quick detach version for my Ion and love it.

[skifisher]

Try drilling a pilot hole with a standard drill bit, the use the anchor attachment to finish installing the anchor. Easy-peasy!

[jchunter]

I use my drill with the Eskimo adapter also. It works great and makes quick work getting everything secure.

[Fishermen]

I use my auger drill for holes on the outside of my hub and use anchors under the ice with pull straps to Anchor mine down fast and easy

[slipperybob]

I use Capsule Corp.  You toss it out and poof, it's all set up. 



Wait till you see the inside of it. 

[Fishermen]

Nice

[metalligoo2]

I also use 8" lag bolts with large fender washers. They are a lot cheaper than buying ice anchors.

[latremorej]

I also use 8" lag bolts with large fender washers. They are a lot cheaper than buying ice anchors.

I tried this,  had trouble getting them to bite until I put the grinder to it and cut a slot into the threads.  What size lags did you use? 5/16"?