Author Topic: Finn bore iii vs nils master (Read 8036 times)

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #30 on:** Oct 04, 2015, 05:29 PM »

Quote from: mbart on Oct 04, 2015, 05:18 PM

@ 62, still drilling holes by hand.

I guess some people just never change. Indoor plumbing, colored TV, and power auger were made for reasons.

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #31 on:** Oct 04, 2015, 05:47 PM »

65 and I still dsrill by hand ------- sometimes! Most times it's with a gator.

OldCaveman · « **Reply #32 on:** Oct 04, 2015, 05:49 PM »

I have an 8" finbore and drill my holes by hand @ 58 until the ice gets over a foot thick. This thing cuts amazingly easy and was the best ice fishing money I ever spent.

river rat78 · « **Reply #33 on:** Oct 04, 2015, 06:04 PM »

Seriously who really cares how someone drills their holes. Whether it be by hand, gas auger, or cordless drill. We are all here to enjoy the outdoors.

rgfixit · « **Reply #34 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 03:30 AM »

Some people are never satisfied

I made this little sled last year. Used it and liked it so much that I sold my Commando at my garage sale.

Weighs about 30 lbs loaded.

As I said, I've owned all the ice fishing crap anyone could short of a perminant shack. It's just not necessary for a fun time on the ice. For me, simple is, once again, much better.

Rg

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #35 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 05:39 AM »

rg - that's a really nice looking setup. Functional too, I'll bet.

I got a nice lightweight carbon fiber towbar that would go well with it.

rgfixit · « **Reply #36 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 04:21 PM »

I've thought about a Malemute.

There's a guy who fishes Conesus that I've run into a few times who has a pair of Huskys. They tow his sled and are two of the prettiest dogs I've ever seen.

Rg

fish-kabob · « **Reply #37 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 04:55 PM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Oct 05, 2015, 03:30 AM

Some people are never satisfied

Rg

boy is that the truth with me and I am feeling it some times dragging it all out there.... any how nice sled there rg I got to make one my self.. but then I would add more crap to the list lol's of stuff to drag out there...

rgfixit · « **Reply #38 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 05:39 PM »

It's not hard to go minimal. First time out you when drag 2\3rd of the basement with you, make list of what you actually used. Then work off that list.

I used to carry 30 lbs of jigs. Then I realized that I normally used 6, maybe 7 different jigs on an outing. Man, that saved some weight and room. Some things I rarely go without. A couple favorite rods and reels, my FL-18 (which was a present from a good friend), my little box of miscellaneous stuff, picks, whistle etc. Water, thermos, a snack or two. Not much more you need really.

Rg

fish-kabob · « **Reply #39 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 06:02 PM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Oct 05, 2015, 05:39 PM

It's not hard to go minimal. First time out you when drag 2\3rd of the basement with you, make list of what you actually used. Then work off that list.

I used to carry 30 lbs of jigs. Then I realized that I normally used 6, maybe 7 different jigs on an outing. Man, that saved some weight and room. Some things I rarely go without. A couple favorite rods and reels, my FL-18 (which was a present from a good friend), my little box of miscellaneous stuff, picks, whistle etc. Water, thermos, a snack or two. Not much more you need really.

Rg

I always try but my buddy does not have a flasher so I bring my spare and spare auger shanty and etc for him to use that's when I got to find new friends too lol's cause he shows up late and I drag it all out on the ice

and a grin from me...

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #40 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 06:10 PM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Oct 05, 2015, 05:39 PM

It's not hard to go minimal. First time out you when drag 2\3rd of the basement with you, make list of what you actually used. Then work off that list.

I used to carry 30 lbs of jigs. Then I realized that I normally used 6, maybe 7 different jigs on an outing. Man, that saved some weight and room. Some things I rarely go without. A couple favorite rods and reels, my FL-18 (which was a present from a good friend), my little box of miscellaneous stuff, picks, whistle etc. Water, thermos, a snack or two. Not much more you need really.

Rg

Couldn't agree with you more on going with the minimalist plan. Last year my budy an I took the minimalist approach & combined it with finding the light weight product approach a space saving items. Wow does it make a difference when pulling out. It also leaves a lot of room in the sled now.

Here is the stuff we switched

Auger- jiffy model 30 for a clam plate drill setup....saved around 30lbs
Vex batteries from Lead acid to a lithium gained run time and saved a few pounds prya about 5
Moved from a 20lb sunflower to a mr heater cooker with 4-1lb tanks.....saved about 16lbs
Got rid of five gallon fish bucket for a canvas creel bag.....saved room

50lbs doesn't sound like much, but wow did it make a difference.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #41 on:** Oct 05, 2015, 07:49 PM »

Same here Agron.

You can save 5+lb if you forgo the clam plate and just use the drill with the side handle. Ive got over 1000 holes on my drill setup with a 6in auger using the side handle without issue. U can also pop the drill off for esay storage or use around the house. As well as use to screw in anchors for the pop up when needed.

Also went with a square 5gal bucket backpack with a padded lid. This holds all my gear and serves as a seat. Swapped from my clam flip over that was 30lbs to a lightweight flip n fish that weighs 14lbs.

I dont use a heater because im moving to much for it to be effective.

I can haul all my gear including my flip over for less weight than most gas augers.
All said and done:

Auger:10 lb
Flip over: 14lb
Flasher: 5lb
Tackle/bait: 10lb
Total: about 40lbs

dekatronic · « **Reply #42 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 02:40 AM »

How did this thread about augers digress into a discussion about how to save weight

Lol too funny. Anyhow my vote is for the fin-bore for no good reason other than I can pick up replacement blades from a nearby retailer

rgfixit · « **Reply #43 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 03:41 AM »

Probably because the auger debate has been beaten to death for years. It will go on ad nauseum.

Rg

dekatronic · « **Reply #44 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 10:23 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Oct 06, 2015, 03:41 AM

Probably because the auger debate has been beaten to death for years. It will go on ad nauseum.

Rg

Lol truer words were never spoken, and I guarantee you've seen enough posts to attest to it.
Still I think the o.p. asked an honest question that deserves due diligence. Nice sled btw

rgfixit · « **Reply #45 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 02:34 PM »

Thanks....I vote fin bore

Rg

OldCaveman · « **Reply #46 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 06:30 PM »

fin bore

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #47 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 09:14 PM »

I vote a mora on a drill 😎👍😵

fish-kabob · « **Reply #48 on:** Oct 06, 2015, 10:37 PM »

maybe start a pole in a thread and have it end in 20-30 days at the end see what has the best reputation or number of votes.... then buy it. we all know fin bores are good so are nils so those would be the top two categories and a few other laser, mora, eskimo silver tip, ht polar fire etc etc .and then other brand would be a vote able possibility .... could be other options see what the masses have to say... but I am telling you it will be nils or finbore and I am betting fin bore win's cause of simplicity of design and price point...by the way the poling option should be under attachments and other options when you start a new thread...

mbart · « **Reply #49 on:** Oct 07, 2015, 06:19 PM »

Quote from: Agronomist_at_IA on Oct 04, 2015, 05:29 PM

I guess some people just never change. Indoor plumbing, colored TV, and power auger were made for reasons.

4.5" Nils hand auger, and my indoor plumbing / color television.

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #50 on:** Oct 07, 2015, 06:24 PM »

Quote from: mbart on Oct 07, 2015, 06:19 PM

4.5" Nils hand auger, and my indoor plumbing / color television

Nice setup. Sorry if I came off being an @sshat. I didn't mean to offend you. Was just trying to express that we progress with technology has a culture and some people get stuck in the old ways of doing things.

rgfixit · « **Reply #51 on:** Oct 08, 2015, 03:06 AM »

Stuck?
Hardly! You come off as thinking you're smarter than someone who chooses to use a hand auger for its simplicity, economy and function. Ice fishing has turned into an equipment competition. I'm sure that makes our advertisers cringe, but there's a pretty large segment of ice fishers who don't want to have to haul around a truck load of stuff to catch a fish.

You may feel the need, many don't.
Rg

BaitBucket · « **Reply #52 on:** Oct 08, 2015, 06:49 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Oct 08, 2015, 03:06 AM

Stuck?
Hardly! You come off as thinking you're smarter than someone who chooses to use a hand auger for its simplicity, economy and function. Ice fishing has turned into an equipment competition. I'm sure that makes our advertisers cringe, but there's a pretty large segment of ice fishers who don't want to have to haul around a truck load of stuff to catch a fish.

You may feel the need, many don't.
Rg

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #53 on:** Oct 08, 2015, 07:27 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Oct 08, 2015, 03:06 AM

Stuck?
Hardly! You come off as thinking you're smarter than someone who chooses to use a hand auger for its simplicity, economy and function. Ice fishing has turned into an equipment competition. I'm sure that makes our advertisers cringe, but there's a pretty large segment of ice fishers who don't want to have to haul around a truck load of stuff to catch a fish.

You may feel the need, many don't.
Rg

Um.....how do you come up with a "truck load of stuff" a simple light weight drill or power head is not a "truck load" of stuff. Looks like I hit a cord with you.....chill man didn't mean to offend

OldSailor · « **Reply #54 on:** Oct 08, 2015, 07:56 AM »

Just to add my $.02 to this. It is that not everyone can afford much more than the basic equipment needed to get out on the ice, but still enjoy doing so whenever they can! I still ice fish much the same way as I did when I was younger. RG is right that many still like to keep it light and simple!! To each their own! I'll put my soap box away now!!! Have a great hard water season everybody!!

rgfixit · « **Reply #55 on:** Oct 08, 2015, 08:28 AM »

That's chord. No offense....none taken.

Rg

luv2fish2 · « **Reply #56 on:** Oct 08, 2015, 10:21 AM »

i go minimal when i'm hiking in . if i got to go miles bring the kitchen sink lol and transportation , time and place for everything, go with what works for each of ya some people really dig catching more with less , i can see the why ,but i now spend cash on what makes life easier on me (serious health problems) so i can keep fishing and oh yeah i vote drill an k drill auger, best of both worlds but not cheap, diversity rules !!!

we need ice he he he here we go again

Me4labonte · « **Reply #57 on:** Oct 09, 2015, 05:55 PM »

Just wanted to let everyone know i bought the ur450 nils today direct from nils. 105 to door.

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #58 on:** Oct 09, 2015, 08:16 PM »

You'll like it great choice

fish-kabob · « **Reply #59 on:** Oct 10, 2015, 01:52 AM »

Case solved I guess the original poster got a ur450 nils... glad to hear it to...you won't be disappointed with nils.

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Author Topic: Finn bore iii vs nils master (Read 8036 times)

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