Any used the Ice Auger Shroud??

[Nates Bait 3]

Has anyone ever used one of these??? If so, worth it or not??
http://icehogger.com/videos.html

Cleaning out holes isn't bad... if your only doing a few, but if you've got kids or anything this could be very helpful too...

[cjg]

It looks really good and I couldn't find anything bad about it, just haven't gotten it yet.

[Nates Bait 3]

I think i'll end up getting one... let me know if you do before me haha

[Nates Bait 3]

i saw they have adjustments but i wonder how much i can use it when im in spots like i was up in Jackman that took all but one blade of my auger... hopefully still spits above the ice without the extensions...

[ICEMAN-73]

Ive never seen one before this! kind of neat, but I don't think I will be buying one anytime soon.

[Scalloper]

Looks like a great rig  and with the blade protector the blades should last for a very long time. How much are they? I always like seeing some of the latest gizmo's in icefishing. Thanks for sharing.

[GRGS]

Wonder if you could make one out of pvc drainage pipe, the thin stuff?

[eastpguy]

I bought one of these last year and like it.  It makes cleaning out your holes much easier, if they even need any cleaning at all. 
They do have some setbacks such as:
  Wimpy nylon straps that hold the shroud from spinning with the auger.   a quick fix to replace
  It can stick to the auger when stored for an extended period or when frozen.   Swift kick always solves this.
  It would make using  an extension slightly harder to put on.
I would buy this again if the price was right.

[Loves To Fish]

Maybe it's just me, but if you let your auger run a few seconds after going through the ice, it flushes / cleans out the hole of all slush. You don't need any contraption like that one posted.

[cmain]

Maybe it's just me, but if you let your auger run a few seconds after going through the ice, it flushes / cleans out the hole of all slush. You don't need any contraption like that one posted.

LMAO! its true....

[Morfishin]

X2

[APJ]

Maybe it's just me, but if you let your auger run a few seconds after going through the ice, it flushes / cleans out the hole of all slush. You don't need any contraption like that one posted.

ya x2 just hold the auger there a second and its clean.

[Nor Easter]

This contraption gets asked about each year since I've joined. To me it's useless junk to have to lug around when as mentioned above does the job just fine. Your mileage may vary and to each their own.

[cmain]

I guess some people haven't profected their hole drilling technique!!! Its an art as far as im concerned!

[keng52]

  If a guy was to add some sparkle or flash (spinner blades) to the back sides of the auger blades you could maybe just pump the fish thru the ice!!

   Ken...

[Backwater_]

For $70 plus shipping....I think I can get quite a few skimmers.  I have a 9 year old anyway, so I don't have to skim anymore. 

[cjg]

I don't see the benefit as not having to clean the holes, I see it as not showering yourself with ice chips and water. Not getting your pants legs wet and icey.

[Nates Bait 3]

a few nonsense replies was expected... but this isn't made to just clean the slush from the hole, watch the videos and look where your shavings end up around the hole, the shroud leaves a clean smooth surface as if you didnt drill, you avoid getting pants/shoes soaked if its a warmer day where you dont need your suit, no need to kick out around the hole to clear it. Being a disabled vet I figured it might be easier then bending down every hole to clear it all out when this makes a clean area, cleans it out and isn't that bad priced considering what it does. By all means if one of you pro's make a device that works the same as this for less money let me know I'll be a customer.

[cmain]

a few nonsense replies was expected... but this isn't made to just clean the slush from the hole, watch the videos and look where your shavings end up around the hole, the shroud leaves a clean smooth surface as if you didnt drill, you avoid getting pants/shoes soaked if its a warmer day where you dont need your suit, no need to kick out around the hole to clear it. Being a disabled vet I figured it might be easier then bending down every hole to clear it all out when this makes a clean area, cleans it out and isn't that bad priced considering what it does. By all means if one of you pro's make a device that works the same as this for less money let me know I'll be a customer.

If your injuries are agravated buy the constant bending over...and you dont wear knee high rubber insulated boots on warm days...and you have the extra money for this rig...Id say go for it!

I would say this is unecessary in my case.

[SparkyT]

x2

How heavy is the shroud?  I can't imagine it's all that heavy - maybe it's negligible - but if it is more than a pound or two, the last thing I'd want to do is ADD weight to a power auger that I've gotta haul around.  Personally, I'd rather clean out 5 holes with a skimmer, and if I'm drilling more than that, I'd DEFINITELY rather clean out the holes manually than haul the weight around.

[Sniper]

Top notch looking product. Also GREAT way to safely transport your augur. Wish I had it years ago when I took a dive off the dogsled onto the augur blade. Without a helmet and face mask (which lost a chunk when I hit the blade) I wouldn't be here, at least in mind.

[cjg]

x2

How heavy is the shroud?  I can't imagine it's all that heavy - maybe it's negligible - but if it is more than a pound or two, the last thing I'd want to do is ADD weight to a power auger that I've gotta haul around.  Personally, I'd rather clean out 5 holes with a skimmer, and if I'm drilling more than that, I'd DEFINITELY rather clean out the holes manually than haul the weight around.

As stated before, it's primary purpose is not to have clean holes, it's to keep the slush,ice, water off your legs. Clean holes is just a side benefit.

[ICEMAN-73]

the thing I like most about it would be it protects things from rubbing against your auger shaft during transport, still not going to buy one though.

[Loves To Fish]

As stated before, it's primary purpose is not to have clean holes, it's to keep the slush,ice, water off your legs. Clean holes is just a side benefit.

Why don't you guys just bring 2 snow suits with you. That way when you get all that nasty ice chips and slush on you, all you have to do is change your snow suits. Also, I would bring a third snow suit for the ride home. You don't want to get your car seat wet.

[smeltslayer]

Why don't you guys just bring 2 snow suits with you. That way when you get all that nasty ice chips and slush on you, all you have to do is change your snow suits. Also, I would bring a third snow suit for the ride home. You don't want to get your car seat wet.

[SparkyT]

As stated before, it's primary purpose is not to have clean holes, it's to keep the slush,ice, water off your legs. Clean holes is just a side benefit.

And that's great if you have a problem keeping yourself dry.  I've been fishing for many years now, in jeans and long johns, using power augers all the time.  I've never once had a problem with an auger throwing slush/ice/water on me.  Drill the hole, remove the auger from the hole slowly, and everything stays dry (including the ice surface around the hole). 

So, cool idea, but no value at all for me.

[cjg]

And that's great if you have a problem keeping yourself dry.  I've been fishing for many years now, in jeans and long johns, using power augers all the time.  I've never once had a problem with an auger throwing slush/ice/water on me.  Drill the hole, remove the auger from the hole slowly, and everything stays dry (including the ice surface around the hole). 

So, cool idea, but no value at all for me.

You're my hero

[rockhound57]

I love it, 26 (now 27) replies, and only one answered the question yes 

[ice cracker]

i dont

[gigs1o1]

Cool idea, but I don't mind scooping holes