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where you fish tip ups are the norm. Up here tip ups are for the lazy.
Never put my foot through an 8" hole. Not even a melted out hole. I'm insulted that you folks think that I wasn't looking where I was going. It's happened to lots of people. All the holes were covered in fresh snow and we were the first people there that morning. Also, I think you guys truly overestimate the fish you're catching. I drill my 8" holes by hand. I'm not lazy, clueless, oblivious or the only one who has stepped in an oversized hole. You can use 'em. I can hate 'em. Fair enough. Just don't tell me I wasn't looking where I was going.
Not sitting on my arse. I fish outside no shanty -30 We have to clean the holes every couple minutes. With my 10 inch hole I dont have to spend half my day chipping ice out to keep the hole big. And making noise scaring the fish. I guess we can agree to disagree
I met a pretty sporty gal up in Milton Vermont who said anything bigger than 8" was a waste. She just didn't see the need of anything larger. After I heard that I downsized my next auger to an 8" Nils Master.