Author Topic: Auger Size: How big is your hole? (Read 9249 times)

Quack_Attack · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 03:40 PM »

Have two hand augers, a 5" lazer for panfish, and an 8" Lazer for Walleye fishing. Hardly ever set up for pike anymore. Haven't had enough ice in these parts the past few years to warrant draggin' a power auger around but I have an old Jiffy 8" in my garage somewhere.

shawno · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 04:01 PM »

I use a 10" Jiffy STX gas and 8" StrikeMaster Laser hand auger. Right now on most lakes is Saskatchewan, there is 25" of ice...so the hand auger stays home, but it works great for early and end of the year.

shawno 8)

bonez · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 04:06 PM »

Use a 5" and a 8" and the other one isn't small
enough

:laugh:BOY i hope my wife never looks at this site

pikeking · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 05:31 PM »

!0" Eskimo Barracuda plus 3hp.

Kyle_ · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 05:34 PM »

Quote from: shawno on Jan 26, 2008, 04:01 PM

I use a 10" Jiffy STX

ditto, awesome auger..10 inch holes only for me

Woodsman · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 05:36 PM »

I have only one auger and it's a 8" hand mora. Maybe not the best for all situations but gets me bye.
Maybe it's like the old hunting saying."Beware of the hunter with only one rifle, he probably knows how to use it."

Rick

minnow1 · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 05:38 PM »

Quote from: nicklbrso on Jan 26, 2008, 10:19 AM

Anything over 8" is totally unnecessary.

Disagree. For pike, the bigger the hole the better especially with thick ice. Easier to get the sucker up the hole and doesn't cut the fish as much if a bigger hole is used.
Just my opinion.

Drakeman70 · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 05:39 PM »

10" Jiffy Legend and 6" Mora.

Kyle_ · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 05:41 PM »

Quote from: minnow1 on Jan 26, 2008, 05:38 PM

Disagree. For pike, the bigger the hole the better especially with thick ice. Easier to get the sucker up the hole and doesn't cut the fish as much if a bigger hole is used.
Just my opinion.

he just dosent catch big fish, dont worry

elmerross · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 06:04 PM »

I have an 8" hand auger for first ice and 8 1/4" power auger.

qbyfisher · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 06:56 PM »

8" Eskimo Z51 eats ice like a shark

10" would be nice but no need for it YET

Greenz · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 06:58 PM »

Jiffy STX 10" blade, Just like cutting butter

Medic118 · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 07:30 PM »

6 inch hand auger

fishfry · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 07:33 PM »

6" hand auger, 8" power auger.

Ice Shark · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 08:09 PM »

8" Hand and 10" Power

Luffy · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 08:23 PM »

8" on both hand and power. That seems to work pretty well for the fishing I do... there's only been one or two times where I could've used a bigger hole, but still managed to land the fish

FullTmeDad · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 08:27 PM »

Eight inch on both the hand and the Jiffy Stealth augers. Although I will be looking for a six inch hand auger for next season.
FTD

Fordboy · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 08:44 PM »

8" hand auger I'm young and its a good work out drilling a lot of holes in thick ice keeps me warm too

snohiker · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 08:48 PM »

i bought an 8 in jiffy about twenty year ago used and im still ruuning it

Iceline · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 08:52 PM »

8" hole is good enough for me. Don't need to drive a car in you know....

TJG · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 09:14 PM »

Quote from: fish_finder on Jan 26, 2008, 10:59 AM

I use a 9" jiffy , when we went to buy it we were going to get an 8 but 9's were on sale...bigger hole for less money

Same price as in town! Old joke!!!

gonephishin19 · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 10:12 PM »

I have 8'' and 6'' Mora, Usually use the 6''

rich81 · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 26, 2008, 10:13 PM »

8" strikemaster lazr good enough for me, would like 6 for easier cutting but the 8 works good for bigguns

toadhunter2 · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 27, 2008, 07:43 AM »

have a 6 inch for hand drilling and a 8inch for the power which is plenty big

TGF · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 27, 2008, 08:43 AM »

Strikemaster (Lazer) with exchangeable drills....8 and 10 inch

I bought the 10 inch drill shaft as I got tired of drilling 3 8's ie

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Have got some lakers caught in a 8 inch hole. The whole head occupied the bottom of 8 inch hole and the fattness of the laker starting from head back couldn't even budge up hole. Estimated that one between 50-60 lbs but he is still swimming. No problem with 10 yet but have only had one year.

Toastie · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 27, 2008, 08:46 AM »

8 in z51 shark fantastic

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 27, 2008, 08:47 AM »

Quote from: TGF on Jan 27, 2008, 08:43 AM

Strikemaster (Lazer) with exchangeable drills....8 and 10 inch

I bought the 10 inch drill shaft as I got tired of drilling 3 8's ie
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Have got some lakers caught in a 8 inch hole. The whole head occupied the bottom of 8 inch hole and the fattness of the laker starting from head back couldn't even budge up hole. Estimated that one between 50-60 lbs but he is still swimming. No problem with 10 yet but have only had one year.

had to do it kid right here beside me (3) said look "MICKEY MOUSE"

TGF · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 27, 2008, 09:00 AM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Jan 27, 2008, 08:47 AM

had to do it kid right here beside me (3) said look "MICKEY MOUSE"

Yes we call them Mickey Mouse holes as well

We do not drill these holes on lakes where others fish. Wouldn't want someone falling in and they are marked very well after were done with them. Alot of lakes I go to only see me and some buddies all winter. So I wouldn't reccomend where alot of other icefishers go.

So in answer to your question....auger size: 8 and 10, how big is your hole: varies

Pasquatch · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 27, 2008, 03:31 PM »

Quote from: TGF on Jan 27, 2008, 09:00 AM

So in answer to your question....auger size: 8 and 10, how big is your hole: varies

That is one of the iceshanty all time great state :woot:ments.

jackhollio · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 27, 2008, 05:03 PM »

Quote from: Airs24 on Jan 26, 2008, 09:55 AM

Just looking for a general consensus for future reference...

Cheers

8) I only fish panfish, I started with a sweet used 5" Mora then bought a 6" Strikemaster Laser Power auger.
Last year, got a 5" Laser hand auger and I love it.
I only use the power when over 16" ice. Just started using. 8)

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