Well I guess using the gas auger may not work eh? I use a Strikemaster 2000 also, but thought the chipper blade would do the trick! Dang you guys sure know how to spoil my idea.
darossman, What are you catching up at Elevenmile? Is the state still trying to promote the catch and kill of Pike in the reservor? Yeah, I caught about 15-20 cutts and bows on the lower stretch, (below the cattle crossing). The biggest was 25 1/2" Cutthrout that hit a hopper with a dropper. I was crossing the river with my line still dangeling in the water and "bam" he hit! Prettiest Cutt I ever held, really made my whole trip to Colorado! -Barleydog