Author Topic: Auger Extensions - does size really matter?? (Read 2441 times)

Stingsilda · « **on:** Jan 27, 2009, 02:10 PM »

Hello everyone. Need some help from you experienced drillers. Most of my ice fishing is in Manitoba on rivers and lakes. Last Sunday at EOM, I was almost down to the power head. Looks like I need to add. Would you invest in the 12" or 18" extension? I have a Mako 8".How thick does the ice really get in Southern Manitoba? Thanks.

MNT MIKE · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 02:49 PM »

Spend the extra few bucks and get an 18 inch. Out on the big lake the ice gets very thick plus you never have to worry about thickness again....."just ask my wife"...LOL.

tibbs42 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 04:06 PM »

LOL...shes prolly got a better hook set than you from all the holes shes drillin...can tell whos wearin tha pants thats for sure... like he said... go for the 18 inch...i went to lake manitoba....and it was 4 feet of ice... id hate to see what it looks like mid febuary...i know im gonna need one... any idea if fishing hole or proam has them??

sperrin · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 04:34 PM »

anyone make there own auger extentions....Im going to need one myself. Seems like somthing you could make at home.

Any ideas or plans you have used?

Stevo

yelik · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 04:50 PM »

NOt to sure how to post a pic but
I have made several for guys. They are adjustable 3/12/18/24 give or take no exact depth just ball park, just cut the wholes to where we want. I leave it in all year and as the ice gets thicker i pull it out a bit. all the way to 24 inches and yes it does goet used at that depth.
let me know if you want one-

sperrin · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 04:53 PM »

Ya thats a good idea actually....just make one that slides in the inside of the flighting and has holes for different depths...good Idea.

I plan on making my own but great suggestion.

Stevo

snopro31 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 10:20 PM »

wish i had the 18.

a few spots last year just about needed more then the 12 inch one thats rust on now. but with it being almost feb and already using 5 inchs of the extension, i may need to get another for end of march fishing.

yelik · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 10:37 PM »

Extension $35 ---24" or longer whatever you want..
Leave it in and dont leave it at home. Multiple extension settings - usally 4 holes

firefighter · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 10:50 PM »

I've drilled a bazillion holes on frozen lakes here in Manitoba and the lion's share have been on L. Manitoba which is likely the thickest ice one will encounter. Never needed more than the standard 12 incher. In fact I now use a 6-12 adjustable and most winters never use the 12 inch setting. Couldn't imagine drilling holes with an 18 inch extension

...and I'm 6'2" tall

FF

Stingsilda · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 08:34 AM »

Quote from: tibbs42 on Jan 27, 2009, 04:06 PM

LOL...shes prolly got a better hook set than you from all the holes shes drillin...can tell whos wearin tha pants thats for sure... like he said... go for the 18 inch...i went to lake manitoba....and it was 4 feet of ice... id hate to see what it looks like mid febuary...i know im gonna need one... any idea if fishing hole or proam has them??
[its all about the bite.........right? Thanks for the info. Cabela on Ellice had them and Fishin Hole. Not cheap, but they gotcha comin and going. quote]

sperrin · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 10:26 AM »

If your drilling holes for inside your shack its a different story though.... if your shack floor is 10-12" off the ice then you need that much more of an extention on your auger to get through the ice.

Stevo

firefighter · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 12:27 PM »

Quote from: sperrin on Jan 28, 2009, 10:26 AM

If your drilling holes for inside your shack its a different story though.... if your shack floor is 10-12" off the ice then you need that much more of an extention on your auger to get through the ice.

Stevo

...and your re-drilling into old holes. Tough on augers

FF

firefighter · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 12:31 PM »

Quote from: yelik on Jan 27, 2009, 04:50 PM

NOt to sure how to post a pic but
I have made several for guys. They are adjustable 3/12/18/24 give or take no exact depth just ball park, just cut the wholes to where we want. I leave it in all year and as the ice gets thicker i pull it out a bit. all the way to 24 inches and yes it does goet used at that depth.
let me know if you want one-

A very good idea and well designed. Would be rather expensive to have a welding shop fabricate one I would think? $:-\$

FF

yelik · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 12:51 PM »

Yes it expensive for a shop to make-em for you. Welders charge anywhere between $85-120 per hour plus material. He have made a quiet a few for guys on the side so we pass the savings on. Another post stated $54 for an 18". The full 24 would only be needed for snow on top of ice. But hey, why not have it longer, (I like the "JUST IN CASE") adjustable and make it so you can leave it in the auger at all times, where i fish no one is around to dig a hole for me so forgetting something is not an option.

snopro31 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 10:02 PM »

Quote from: firefighter on Jan 27, 2009, 10:50 PM

I've drilled a bazillion holes on frozen lakes here in Manitoba and the lion's share have been on L. Manitoba which is likely the thickest ice one will encounter. Never needed more than the standard 12 incher. In fact I now use a 6-12 adjustable and most winters never use the 12 inch setting. Couldn't imagine drilling holes with an 18 inch extension ...and I'm 6'2" tall

FF

come up north at the end of march middle of april. 12 inchs most of the time is too little.

Stingsilda · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 09:26 AM »

Thanks for all the replies and info. Size does matter pardner. Think I'll go with the 18"er from Cabela.

gater man · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 08:44 PM »

Hey yelik I'm from southern mb if I wanted one of thes extensions how would i go about it

Snakehunter · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 09:49 PM »

I have a 14" extension that was made for me by a machinist friend. He usually makes them 8" for regular height folks but I stand 6'-3" so he figured I would be okay. I cannot imagine a shorter person tackling an 18" extension.
The adjustable unit looks sweet.
My 2 cents,
Glen

yelik · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 30, 2009, 08:54 PM »

Gater man
Give me a call 1.204.362.0023 if you need an extension

WIND-BREAKER · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 07, 2009, 01:50 PM »

hi there
i leave the 12 extension on Jeffy power auger all winter
that way the you can keep the power head a way from the water when the water comes up from the hole keep your gas linkage from freezing up
could happen
i think it happen 2 me so i went next day n got a ice auger extension
i do not worry a bout weight of the power auger
just happy 2 have a gas power auger
may this info might help you
well good luck in fishing

firefighter · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 07, 2009, 07:46 PM »

Don't know where you fella's are fishing but yesterday on L. Winnipeg I drilled all my holes with just the 6 inch extension... with a bit to spare

. Likely by spring I will have to adjust to the 12 inch position on the big prairie lakes. Whiteshell and NW Ontario lakes never build that much ice.

FF

snopro31 · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 07, 2009, 09:10 PM »

Quote from: firefighter on Feb 07, 2009, 07:46 PM

Don't know where you fella's are fishing but yesterday on L. Winnipeg I drilled all my holes with just the 6 inch extension... with a bit to spare . Likely by spring I will have to adjust to the 12 inch position on the big prairie lakes. Whiteshell and NW Ontario lakes never build that much ice.

FF

up north a little ways.

last year needed the extension in a few spots before christmas. it was a little cold for a month

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