Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jonboat on January 03, 2013, 12:14:03 PM
Title: Auger ??
Post by: Jonboat on January 03, 2013, 12:14:03 PM
Need to get a new auger , I'd like to get into some eye fishing used to have 4.5" auger but only fished for crappie/gills. Thinking that will be too small for eyes and 8 " would be overkill.Would 6" be the best all around size?
Title: Re: Auger ??
Post by: icebucketjohn on January 03, 2013, 12:24:08 PM
I have a Strikemaster Mora 4" and love it. I had a Strikemaster Lazer 8", but sold it b/c it took too much effort to drill an 8" hole vs a 4" hole.
The Lazer is a a better blade unit, but I simply got tired of drilling those large holes.
If I had my preference, I get a Strikemaster Lazer 5" or 6" Auger.
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Post by: futurestrader on January 03, 2013, 02:23:13 PM
For years I used a 6 inch hand auger and drilled the holes side by side. Now I just have a 10" gas auger and use that.
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Post by: slabslayer on January 03, 2013, 03:21:27 PM
If you can afford it, an 8- inch Strikemaster gas is the way to go. I don't even own a hand auger anymore.
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Post by: futurestrader on January 03, 2013, 03:24:59 PM
Yes if you can afford a gas auger they are the way to go! I have a ten inch in case I am on Lake Erie but a 8" would be fine. Strikemaster makes a great product.
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Post by: Luvztaphish on January 03, 2013, 04:38:01 PM
I have a 6" Mora and keep Sharp blades on it .I drill a lot of holes so I need Sharp blades .
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Post by: Ntoiceman36 on January 03, 2013, 04:48:13 PM
Yea a 6-7" auger would be fine,the also make a handy attachment for cordless drills that fits your auger,i get about 8-10 holes per battery depending on ice thickness.
Title: Re: Auger ??
Post by: Jonboat on January 03, 2013, 07:21:18 PM
Thanks for the help , gas auger would be nice but not in the cards this year.
Think i'll go with 5-6" should be good all around just want to get a big enough hole for icing some eyes
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Post by: snowcone on January 03, 2013, 07:56:25 PM
i use an 8 inch mora because i fish the mouths of the rivers when the bays freeze for steelies...it takes a little more effort but sharp blades help. 8) i still carry a gaf ,,its been a must
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Post by: floater99 on January 03, 2013, 08:13:57 PM
X 3 on the power auger if you can.I have a 8" strkMstr,great tool.
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Post by: fishintechnician on January 03, 2013, 08:17:44 PM
I have a 6 in lazer and its great... Id love to have a 6in nils. The 6in lazer is great though, i dont have any complaints
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Post by: Minnowhead on January 03, 2013, 09:10:45 PM
Jiffy Pro4 Baby!!!! ;D
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Post by: Luvztaphish on January 04, 2013, 08:38:40 AM
IA 4 1/2" hole seems small for crappie . I've had on catfish th at I couldn't get through a 6" hole.crappie are thick,seems like it would be hard to get out the hole.