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We had both of our 10 and 1/4" augers out there today rocking them :-) I pulled a laker out that I'm glad I had a 10" hole I'll tell you that much. Also, look in the picture forum, the a guy had to chisel out 2 10" holes side by side to make a carp come through.
10 inch augers are ridiculous. I have a 4 year old son who has been out with a few times. He loves to ice fish but I gotta tell ya its my worst fear that he goes plunging through As a father who is safe and careful it has me on pin and needles the entire time were out together. IMO I think they are over kill and unsafe. 95 % of the time they are necessary even when you hunting big game like pike or tigers. I just don't buy the position that you have to have them if you going for big pike...sorry
If you think it's really that big of a risk then taking a 4 year old out on the ice with out taking steps to make sure he is safe is what is ridiculous.
You are right. I assumed when you complained about 10 inch holes and said you worried about your child all day you were telling the truth. I didn't watch you.My mistake.
30/06+squirrels=target practice, but on the ice, we ALL should watch our steps. to each their own. this topic comes up every year and we could debate it til we turn blue in the face. bottom line, there are always dangers on the ice, be careful, stay on top, and tight lines.
no matter how safe you are things can happen...worrying about him plunging through, and being on pin and needles means I have heighten awareness when we are on the ice. All it takes is a little snow to cover danger on the ice.
How big of a laker was this? Out of the King?
OUTLAW THOSE F------- TEN INCH AUGERS.
Cough Bull*$(% Cough, I think that statement is total B.S., My 2 daughters love to go fishing, hunting, and whatever else we can do as a family. I wish you could see the excitement in their eyes when we start planning a Saturday on the ice, a day in the blind or a day in the boat. I get the constant barrage of "DAD WHEN ARE WE GOING FISHING" I had to go and buy them their own tipups and paint them pink and purple. Its always about the family for us. Working nights for the last 15 years doesnt allow us all the time we want together so we have to get it from wherever we can. If it weren't for my little ones wanting to come with me I'd have to pass on alot of fishing and hunting.
Outlaw the 10" augers, 4 wheelers, snow machines come on let's be real.How about only 1 tip up, 1 jigging rod, 1 4" hand auger because I'm sure someone has been hurt carrying more gear out the ice. What if we anglers take responsibility for our own actions and safety and quit blaming others.If you don't feel safe out there stay home.GO fish, be safe and have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1