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hole size
snipersam:
what hole size does everyone prefer for targeting pike? 8, 9, or 10 inch? I currently only have 8 inch augers. I know of some used jiffys with the 9 inch bit.
I have never targeted pike but would like to. I have also never had a problem getting the biggest lake Winnipeg walleye up an 8 inch hole. not sure about a 4 foot pike though. Some guys say you need a 10, while others say a 8 is fine.
I have some round tipups that look like according to the tape measure they would fit right down a 10 inch hole.
meandcuznalfy:
8" is fine, especially with the round tipups, they'll barely cover a 10" hole.
Seamonkey84:
Main problem I see with smaller holes is getting the head turned right to go into the hole. Pike are long and skinny, same with trout and perch, so even 7 and smaller are usually fine but can be a pain. I usually fish with a 7 lazer on a clam plate and older M18 drill, but I bought a eskimo 8 for when I go after lake trout and pike.
RyanW:
8 is fine. You catch a pike to big for an 8 hole, well, I guess call it good day! :tipup:
esox_xtm:
Mostly depends on the size of pike you're on. A four footer while not unheard of is uncommon pretty much everywhere. I've landed hundreds of pike through an 8" hole over the years and only had a handful or so that were challenging (those, save one, were muskies) and one that just wouldn't fit at all. Larger holes are nice if your average size is mid-30" and up and a real plus if you've got over 20" of ice. Downsides to bigger holes are your tipups sliding down or making a hazard to step into later. Not to mention just toting a larger drill...
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