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I have a 6" mora/ fuel that gets most of the use. Eyes, perch, crappie, even large trout come thru easily. Light and get approx 100 holes on 8" of ice. I also have a 7"nero/ fuel for when I feel the need for a larger hole. Have a 10" Strikemaster with the solo engine its a beast! Haven used it in 3 years either.Anymore we all need a plethora of specialized augers!
One other problem with large holes: Guys seem to drill a lot of them, and leave the slush mountain around it to freeze a foot high. They get buried in the powder, and when you hit them on a snowmobile, it can cause a wreck.
Guess I'm usually too busy dodging or crossing wheeler/truck ruts to notice any10" auger hole slush mountains.lolSeriously I've never noticed this issue of which you speak at least not that I remember.They all leave slush mounds and even a 6" couid be just as likely to cause issues as a 10"Though if they would ban wheelers and trucks once there is snow on the ice both my snowmobiles and whomever is riding them would be much safer and happier.
For many nicer sized fish, once in a 6" hole, they can't turn if they happen to spit the hook, basically forced to swim up. Also, it is generally easier drilling.
I have an 8" strikemaster and a 6" mora. I am going to make an adapter on the lathe so I can put my mora on the powerhead. I'll have to add a couple pieces of steel to reinforce the flighting, but it should work super good.
Just wanted to post this pic for all the guys and gals out there that don't think you need a hole bigger than 6"! Some on here have said things like," I never caught a fish that I couldn't get through a 6" hole." "There is no need to use anything bigger than a 6" auger." This picture shows why we use 10" augers on the Saginaw Bay! This guy is currently leading the "Fishing Frenzy" tournament that Frank's Great Outdoors holds every winter. After looking at this 14lb+ walleye, try and imagine one weighting 2 or 3lbs more!!! Try getting fish like this through your 6" holes. You'll be sick to your stomach when you see a fish like this swim off, just because it wouldn't fit!