Author Topic: 5 or 6" with a vex? (Read 1857 times)

graybeard1 · « **on:** Dec 10, 2010, 02:25 PM »

I know the hole size has been hashed over many times, but haven't really seen much on this. Is a 5" big enough if you are dropping a vex in the hole also? I wanna get a 5 or 6" Lazer for early ice and long walks, but not sure on what size. Just fishing for pannies.

beerbellybob106 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 02:28 PM »

i used a 6" last year with my vex and i had no trouble with it i think its actually better

Mr_Jigster · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 02:36 PM »

Ive used my vex in a 4.5" hole. You need to take it out when you have a fish on, but its not a big deal.

BMW20 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 11:06 PM »

Either will work just fine. I have a 6" but often fish out of my buddies / dads 5" without any problems. This will be first year with my own vex but I used to borrow my dads and never had a problem with either size hole.

MEMAGGIENCOMET · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 11:12 PM »

I switched from a 6" to a 7" two years ago. It is a little more work but, you dont have to pull your ducer everytime you catch a fish. I would never want to fish out of a 5" hole. Then i switch over to my gas auger after 8" of ice so it is not a real big deal

Lobes · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 06:50 AM »

I've been using both the 4" & 5" (Lazer's) with my Vexilar for several years. Occasionally need to lift out the transducer when I ice a fish. You can drill a LOT of holes without getting worn out and stay on the fish all day with thees smaller augers.

NBG

graybeard1 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 07:26 AM »

Thanks for all the replies. I use a 6" Mora right now for early ice, till I break out the gas auger, but sometimes I'd like to lighten the load a little.(Last year with all the snow, it was a long drag to some of the spots I like to fish. Thinking I might invest in the Lazer, and use it more, if it's that much easier to drill.

eyestroker · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 11, 2010, 10:41 AM »

fish a 5 inch hole 95% of the time all season long. Don't have a xex float but I hang the ducer right off the edge of the hole as shallow in the hole as I can and not have clutter.

fishermanna82 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 14, 2010, 08:57 PM »

i have a 6" it works just fine. sometimes i drill 2 holes one for my vex and one for my pole. but in some conditions you can just set the ducer on the top of the ice and i have had that work on thin or clear ice.

Wiener · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 15, 2010, 01:58 AM »

just drill two holes close together and then you won't have to remove your cable.

Problem solved.

Wiener

Trapper1196 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 19, 2010, 07:57 PM »

Ive got a 5" Lazer and I dont have a problem using my Vex!

Soozookie · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 19, 2010, 08:00 PM »

5 in mora here all good

Greg2ha · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 05:58 PM »

I have fished both but I downsized to the 5 and it seems to be Ok. Waiting for the thick stuff to bust out the 7"

Soozookie · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 06:01 PM »

I use a 5 no problems, just pull out for bigger fish

Kevin23 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 12:13 PM »

Quote from: Greg2ha on Jan 01, 2011, 05:58 PM

I have fished both but I downsized to the 5 and it seems to be Ok. Waiting for the thick stuff to bust out the 7"

Waiting for thick ice to go to a bigger auger

seems a little backwards lol

wawaseebass · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 06:49 PM »

I use an 8" Lazer when ice is from 3-6 inches thick. from 6 thick and on I use power auger 8".

Tunapursuit · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 06:55 PM »

I use a 8", only because I own only an 8" and 10". Works well for me, but I know many that use a 6". Tightlines.

teamlund · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 02, 2011, 08:34 PM »

7" all the way.....Or 6" will work too. I hate 5"...

wallyboss · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 25, 2011, 11:32 AM »

Me too it's 2 holes if I am sitting down at one spot , 1 hole 8" if I am running and gunning

dbike988 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 02, 2011, 12:03 PM »

Just make another hole for vex...cutting a 5 or 6 inch hole is cake.

SINX53 · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 02, 2011, 12:27 PM »

No problems with my 6" Strikemaster Lazer. If it becomes a problem I will take the float off.

Tainterslayer · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 02, 2011, 01:06 PM »

I use my vex in a 4.5" hole and it works fine. It's a good habit to remove it from the hole if you get a fish. The thicker the ice gets the worse of a problem it can be. Do your best to keep the transducer as high up as possible (without getting reflections/interference.)

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Author Topic: 5 or 6" with a vex? (Read 1857 times)