Author Topic: !0" augers legal in NH? (Read 2127 times)

Guinea · « **on:** Jan 17, 2013, 04:58 PM »

I was thinking there is a limit somewhere.....the ol' man just called to ask if $125 was a good deal on a 3 y.o. Strikemaster 10", and I wondered if there is a hole size limit? He's calling back in an hour...I wanted to get as much info as I could before he does.

Looking at the "new" prices, and that it comes with tip ups too, he may have stumbled on to a good deal.

Rando5512 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:01 PM »

Im not aware of any limitations on hole sizes. But that doesnt mean there isnt any. Maybe a good question for a CO or the supervisor?

Coffin Dodger · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:02 PM »

Seen plenty of 10" augers on NH ice.

Hounded819 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:03 PM »

iv never seen one that i know of. i remeber when i was realy young dad cutting hols with a chain saw and they were alot bigger than 10 in. I fish with a few guys that all they use is a 10 inch

stompa13i · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:14 PM »

Don't know for sure. Did a search of online rule book and couldn't find any regulations. Used one plenty if times at derby with COs all around and no problems...besides, stores wouldn't sell them if they were illegal, right...

Guinea · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:17 PM »

Thanks for the input, guys. Rando, I was just trying to do this quickly, as the ol' man is going to call me back to see what info I've gathered. It's a "buy now or lose it" thing. If I had more time, I would call law enforcement. That's a good point!

I wasn't sure they actually sell them here, Stompa. This is a private sale. I buy all my stuff used, so I don't look at new stuff.

perch boy · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:24 PM »

Quote from: Guinea on Jan 17, 2013, 04:58 PM

I was thinking there is a limit somewhere.....the ol' man just called to ask if $125 was a good deal on a 3 y.o. Strikemaster 10", and I wondered if there is a hole size limit? He's calling back in an hour...I wanted to get as much info as I could before he does.

Looking at the "new" prices, and that it comes with tip ups too, he may have stumbled on to a good deal.

Go for it. thats a good deal.

stompa13i · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:28 PM »

Quote from: Guinea on Jan 17, 2013, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the input, guys. Rando, I was just trying to do this quickly, as the ol' man is going to call me back to see what info I've gathered. It's a "buy now or lose it" thing. If I had more time, I would call law enforcement. That's a good point!

I wasn't sure they actually sell them here, Stompa. This is a private sale. I buy all my stuff used, so I don't look at new stuff.

They have them at the store I go to for bait...I don't buy too much new stuff either (other than bait...maybe I should try used bait too!!!)

bassranger · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:42 PM »

Hope not I've been using a 10" for years. Had plenty of CO's at my fishing sights and none of them said any thing about it so I'm guessing its legal.

jibbs · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:47 PM »

Ten inches here...

NHSlabbinCabin · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 05:48 PM »

You're good to go. If they do make a regulation against 10" augers, you can get a smaller bit for it.

6wheels · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 07:06 PM »

Quote from: jibbs on Jan 17, 2013, 05:47 PM

Ten inches here...

You've got me beat Jibbs . . . but I do use a ten inch auger.

swnoel · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 07:11 PM »

As soon as they get all the guns... 10" augers will be next!

Oddfish · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 07:19 PM »

No size limit, but at a certain size hole you are required to mark it.

Oddfish

Guinea · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 07:58 PM »

Thanks guys....he's got a hold on it!

Plus I have an 8". Gotta let the ol' man have a bigger auger lol.

NHSlabbinCabin · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 08:16 PM »

I'm secure with my 7" ....... Auger

masspike · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 08:18 PM »

ive been usung a 10in for years in nh for pike fishing

thefinlessbrown2 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 08:32 PM »

Quote from: Guinea on Jan 17, 2013, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the input, guys. Rando, I was just trying to do this quickly, as the ol' man is going to call me back to see what info I've gathered. It's a "buy now or lose it" thing. If I had more time, I would call law enforcement. That's a good point!

I wasn't sure they actually sell them here, Stompa. This is a private sale. I buy all my stuff used, so I don't look at new stuff.

THATS A GOOD BUY AS LONG AS IT RUNS WELL GUINEA .....IF NOT YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO RE SELL IT AND LOSE NOTHING

thefinlessbrown2 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 17, 2013, 08:33 PM »

10 INCH IS OKAY IN NH ALSO

jethro · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 06:53 AM »

I've got a 4 incher, but my auger is a 10"! Hahahahaha

Capt. Black · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 06:54 AM »

It's perfectly legal to drill with 10" in NH.

Augers too.

sorelippin · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 06:59 AM »

Quote from: Capt. Black on Jan 18, 2013, 06:54 AM

It's perfectly legal to drill with 10" in NH. Augers too.

Is this a prime example of what one could expect to hear on 5.5 on Newfound?

Capt. Black · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 07:01 AM »

Quote from: sorelippin on Jan 18, 2013, 06:59 AM

Is this a prime example of what one could expect to hear on 5.5 on Newfound?

No, worse (or better) this was mild.

Guinea · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 07:02 AM »

Quote from: Oddfish on Jan 17, 2013, 07:19 PM

No size limit, but at a certain size hole you are required to mark it.

Oddfish

Okay then, that brings me to another question you may know the answer to.

Some guys were out checking smelt traps near where I was fishing. They decided one wasn't productive, so they moved it AND the branch marker that was there. The hole was about 18"x 2 1/2 ft. I thought they should leave the marker.....was it illegal for them to do so?

sorelippin · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 07:05 AM »

Quote from: Guinea on Jan 18, 2013, 07:02 AM

Okay then, that brings me to another question you may know the answer to.

Some guys were out checking smelt traps near where I was fishing. They decided one wasn't productive, so they moved it AND the branch marker that was there. The hole was about 18"x 2 1/2 ft. I thought they should leave the marker.....was it illegal for them to do so?

I would say it is....if not from a legal perspective, certainly not very ethical or mindful of other fisherman/people on the Lake.

Capt. Black · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 07:07 AM »

Quote from: Guinea on Jan 18, 2013, 07:02 AM

Okay then, that brings me to another question you may know the answer to.

Some guys were out checking smelt traps near where I was fishing. They decided one wasn't productive, so they moved it AND the branch marker that was there. The hole was about 18"x 2 1/2 ft. I thought they should leave the marker.....was it illegal for them to do so?

Probably used the branch to mark hole so they knew where their trap was.

Roccus · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 08:34 AM »

Quote from: swnoel on Jan 17, 2013, 07:11 PM

As soon as they get all the guns... 10" augers will be next!

if it wasn't true it wouldn't even be funny...all they need is a foot in the door or some dope tree hugger to break a leg.. it will be all over the 6:00 news and the revolt begins.... 10's are legal.. and as others have pointed out, you can buy a smaller flighting... go for it.

masspike · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 18, 2013, 08:59 AM »

if there is snow on the ice i clear as much of it away from the hole so poeple can that there is a large hole

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Author Topic: !0" augers legal in NH? (Read 2127 times)