Author Topic: Ice hoggers (Read 4479 times)

woodchip · « **on:** Jan 31, 2013, 03:27 PM »

Has anyone tried the icehogger? My son showed me what his does and its great. No need for skimmer, and no slush and water on your legs. Piles the chips in one pile away from you.

jeepinjeffxj · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 03:41 PM »

Just watched a video of it on youtube, looks slick

44 Degrees North · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 05:19 PM »

Pictures, we need pictures or video.

woodchip · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 05:38 PM »

icehogger.com/videos.html After seeing one in action its a no brainer for me. I hope Dags have a few.

bart · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 05:39 PM »

icehogger.com/videos.html

mricefish · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 05:51 PM »

looks slick, but wonder if it would ice up in the really really cold weather.

MadDad · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 05:53 PM »

there's no need for those. really. after you drill your hole, just kick the snow or ice out of the way, and then put your auger back down in, give it some throttle and yank it up out. it'll pull almost every thing out. just keep your feet clear if your shoes aint waterproof. this probably wont work with hand powered augers. try it you'll like it. one less thing to carry. ifs the snow is deep this probably wouldn't work to good, as it would all go back into the hole.

woodchip · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 06:11 PM »

Its light pvc and never would freeze. One could cut all five holes and setup before anotherone could kick snow and skim out.

bee · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 06:19 PM »

I guess i wouldn't need it. I drill and let the auger pull the slush out. No skimmer.

pegasus · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 06:24 PM »

Thanks, there's another thing I'll have to get.

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 06:39 PM »

In Ideal conditions looks pretty cool, but in reality just another piece of equipment you don't need to lug with ya. I doubt it is any faster, and if it is plastic then it will end up in pieces in cold weather like all other plastics. Spend the money on a good pair of boots so your feet don't get wet

woodchip · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 06:56 PM »

Boots cost more, Just think more time to fish.

44 Degrees North · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 07:15 PM »

Thanks for the video. You guys are missing the point. A sleeve of red solo cups,grape syrup=snow cones. Big money maker.

fishless12 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 07:27 PM »

Neato, I think it's a little bit of a solution looking for a problem though.

kourtjestr · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 09:02 PM »

I keep seeing all these posts about kicking snow and slush piles away from holes... This leaves me wondering, am I the only one who carries one of the collapsible trunk snow shovels to make life easier? Clear a 3 foot square with a couple passes, drill the hole, clear the excess, then skim. None of it takes long enough to look for another solution. And, even with this device, I'd want my skimmer because I expect my holes to be perfectly cleared before I'll set up....

Keychain · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 09:12 PM »

Me likey! S'pose it depends on the price though...

woodchip · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 09:18 PM »

If someone had a small pond they could flood the pond with it.

HUNTnFISHSD · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 31, 2013, 09:37 PM »

I just use an Ice Skimmer.

Phoenix · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 05:54 AM »

Is it just me,? I kinda enjoy skimming the ice out of the hole

The Rusty Crab · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 06:16 AM »

Oldfart · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 06:24 AM »

My sled is full enough.

IceRaider · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 06:44 AM »

Looks like something you could make yourself for cheap.

moosehunter · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 06:56 AM »

yep. im gonna try. out of a pc of pvc pipe.

HUNTnFISHSD · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 07:40 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix on Feb 01, 2013, 05:54 AM

Is it just me,? I kinda enjoy skimming the ice out of the hole

Me too.

Fishn'Rod · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 07:58 AM »

Quote from: Oldfart on Feb 01, 2013, 06:24 AM

My sled is full enough.

x2

mricefish · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 08:45 AM »

still think it would freeze up some in the really cold weather. small clump of slush way down in and would block the flow. many times I have ice built up 1/2 inch or better on the auger. and that is open and most can drip off.

loonman · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 11:55 AM »

forget 48 inches of ice i want to see it go through 4 inches seeings that's how much ice we have out here.

mgm1035 · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 08:32 PM »

WOW....this is everything I was looking for, finally my life is complete.

Seriously more crap to carry...pretty soon I will need a uhaul on the ice. NOT NEEDED

ultraguy · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 10:02 PM »

I like the idea and like the magnetic blade cover also. But I would have to modify my auger mount on my ATV to make this new concept work for me. The price is pretty reasonable ....

Poorboy

MT-Ed · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 01, 2013, 10:03 PM »

I saw it.....and I got one.......I find the comments of those that don't have one, very interesting. I admit the cost is excessive for the amount of materials in it, but then there's nothing else out there like it!! Do you need one?............heck no!!!! But, you don't even need an auger.........just use that axe behind the seat in your rig. And finally, FWIW, if you decide to pony up, you won't be disappointed, I'm sure not. I've purchased a whole lot more for icefishing that has been far more worthless!!

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Author Topic: Ice hoggers (Read 4479 times)