Ice auger drill mod

[c morbass]

Has anyone had success using a  battery drill with Mod adapter on a crank auger, I tried with 18 volt 3/8" drill using a mora strike master 7" it keeps walking not grabbing ice also tried 1/2 " hammer drill same result, I suspect my blades are dulled out or a 6" auger may work better ?

[bmxrider11976]

You're auger might be a little big/dull. I have an 18v Dewalt 1/2 inch chuck paired with a 5" Lazer. I get around 35 holes in 4" of ice with one battery. Works like a charm. I just have a cheap adapter too, no special gearing or bearings or anything. Make sure the drill is set to "low" gear, high torgue low speed. Not high speed low torque.

[c morbass]

Thanks for your input, are there any issues with landing bigger fish with a 5" hole, I caught some bigger pickerel at Lk Hopatcong  two years ago  and had no trouble with 7" hole.

[bmxrider11976]

Thanks for your input, are there any issues with landing bigger fish with a 5" hole, I caught some bigger pickerel at Lk Hopatcong  two years ago  and had no trouble with 7" hole.

There is a video on the jersey board of me pulling a 27 inch pickerel through it, and all though you here me say "I hope the hole is big enough", it came through with little problems. I've also pulled 3 pound bass and 14 inch crappie through it. That said, I wouldn't mind a 6" just because fish get wrapped in my transducer alot

[frozengator]

Is that the blue auger?   If it is then it probably got bent. Someone hitting it on the ice.  Throws the blades off angle and it walks all over.

[tonyrad]

Get new blades. Carry a spare set, or at least have them in the car. You can't touch them up yourself.

Never, ever, ever let some knucklehead touch your auger. You need a light touch putting the blade to the ice, never, ever bang it down. Treat it well and you will never be sorry.

I cut with a five, carry a gaff, barb bent down, and only lip gaff. Only once in forty years a had to cut the hole bigger, and the gaff got me the 8.5 bass for a kiss and quick release.

If you respect the blade, it won't fail you. I've cut for years with the same five/six inch mora hand drill, same blades year after year and rarely if ever had a problem. Grease the blades at seasons end, carefully, grease a cloth and wrap the business end and stow them for next season.

[KingKool]

A friend of mine caught a bass 6'5" through a 5 inch hole a few years ago

[Doitnow]

A friend of mine caught a bass 6'5" through a 5 inch hole a few years ago

That's a long Bass!