Author Topic: 6" or 8" (Read 3796 times)

Crappie Crusher · « **on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:02 PM »

My power auger went to crap and the repair shop said $200 to fix it so looking to buy a new one. What do you fellow fisherman prefer, 6" or 8". Thanks for any replies.

NYSporty · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:04 PM »

8 for power 6 for hand

KeukaZ71 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:04 PM »

I use a six for bass, pannies, and perch. I don't fish for big pike, but I know a six wouldn't cut the mustard

Holmesy_1369 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:05 PM »

I prefer 8".

KeukaZ71 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:05 PM »

Quote from: NYSporty on Jan 22, 2014, 08:04 PM

8 for power 6 for hand

Makes sense. I only have hand

trapper2000 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:10 PM »

I have a eskimo with a 6 inch lazer shaft i'e polled tiggers threw that were 40 with no problem hand I use a 5 inch

ghostface · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:12 PM »

Once you try to fit a trophy through a 6 and can't do it you will never use under 8.

PERCHIN101 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:15 PM »

Bigger is better

beershanty · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:24 PM »

8" is the way to go for a power auger. ten inch is overkill imo and can be dangerous when it's late ice and the temps keep the holes from refreezing, I watched a buddy put his leg thru a ten inch hole that was barley froze over, covered with snow and wrench his knee, not to mention a small child could almost fit through one. anything under 8"s is asking for trouble when you land the fish of a lifetime. If you only fish panfish than 6 or 7" would be fine but I've caught 14" crappie that I was glad I had an 8" hole for. Ice fishing is challenging enough, might as well make it easier when you can.

travis9791 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:31 PM »

6" for hand 8" for power. Never a 10" to many things including a vexilar fit down a 10" hole

Rat-Man · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:33 PM »

Quote from: NYSporty on Jan 22, 2014, 08:04 PM

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8 for power 6 for hand

This is the Way to go.

Pickeralpicker91 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:33 PM »

I think 8" is the perfect size for everything but if it is a hand auger I'd go with a 6 incher to make your life easier.

Crappie Crusher · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:41 PM »

Thanks guys for the replies was feuding with my partner over which size to get he said 6 i said 8.

eyehi · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:45 PM »

I would go with the 8"...... Good to have on cold days when the holes need to be reopened and get smaller.....

DoYouYammamoto · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:54 PM »

5 for hand 8 for power, like many posts before mine you don't wanna try and squeeze a huge northern through a 5-6 in hole. If you are fishing for anything but pike a 5 in hand auger is perfect. I can cut 15 inches in seconds with my 1980 hand auger, as long as the blades are sharp. Haven't failed to get a fish through yet.

Zeker259 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 08:55 PM »

8" hand until a foot thick, 8" power after that.

anglure · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 09:03 PM »

8...... BIGGER IS BETTER !!

RodandBobber · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 09:24 PM »

For me, the use of electronics makes the difference. Use a 6" lazer for everything (pulled big pike and tiger out of one), but bought a Marcum this year and wish I had a little extra room in the hole. Once this one bites the dust, I'll be buying a 8" Nils

pascoag icefisher · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 09:29 PM »

8 inch

Larry D · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 09:34 PM »

8 inch

Crappie Crusher · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 09:52 PM »

thanks guys guess i know what to go with.

KeukaZ71 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 10:01 PM »

Quote from: beershanty on Jan 22, 2014, 08:24 PM

8" is the way to go for a power auger. ten inch is overkill imo and can be dangerous when it's late ice and the temps keep the holes from refreezing, I watched a buddy put his leg thru a ten inch hole that was barley froze over, covered with snow and wrench his knee, not to mention a small child could almost fit through one. anything under 8"s is asking for trouble when you land the fish of a lifetime. If you only fish panfish than 6 or 7" would be fine but I've caught 14" crappie that I was glad I had an 8" hole for. Ice fishing is challenging enough, might as well make it easier when you can.

I think that is my buddy you are talking about. He spilled my shiners all over the ice too. We were on silver

ejp419 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 10:05 PM »

I'd rather have a little bit of extra room than a little tight. I hand drill 8 inch holes all day if needed....

TheThinIce · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 10:23 PM »

gil_lunkage · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 11:58 PM »

hand 7" power 8"

Gillpill · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 01:04 AM »

8 inch hand.

waterwalker1 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 01:24 AM »

6" hand or power. never had a fish not fit including a 40" muskie and 10lb trout. nils 6" power is lightweight and quick and drilling a quick ten holes is almost effortless

scottvan10 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 03:56 AM »

I have 4 augers 4" 6" 8" hand 8" power like 8" for tip ups use smaller ones for jigging.

meek48 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 04:38 AM »

Can't go wrong with the 8" especially for tip-ups

TheWasp74 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 11:11 AM »

I have a 7 inch Eskimo hand auger and it is a gem. My 8 inch Finbore is a beast to turn. Much prefer the 7 inch might downgrade to a 6

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Author Topic: 6" or 8" (Read 3796 times)