But hopefully sometime this winter I will find out when I hook into a 30+ lbs fish and try to bring it up and I will let you all know
How big of a pike fits through a 6" hole?
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But would you specifically target trophy pike with a 6" hole??? Thats like fishing in the pads for largies with 6lb mono...Spence Scout wrote:Hey all
To answer all of your questions on this topic I have not only done it but been there when it has happened. I have personally caught a 18lbs Northern pike through a 6" and the same day there were 2 muskie caught through the ice as well by my buddies. One was about 25lbs the other was low 30lbs range both were quickly landed and quickly released.. They fit throughwith much ease. In fact once they got there head in they swam up themselves. So i know 6" is more then big enough for many fish. Ive seen it happen many times.
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Hey man
Definetly,
I dont get the gas auger out until I cant drill 5 consecctive holes with the hand auger. So I mean no matter where I go or what I fish ill be using the fin bore.. So light, so easy, and so quick.. And Id have no doubt in targeting large pike. If I can land a 18lbs which im sure I wont beat anytime soon through the ice. Im confident in targeting pike with a 6" hole.. I guess its just something you may have to see and do to have confidence in!
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Definetly,
I dont get the gas auger out until I cant drill 5 consecctive holes with the hand auger. So I mean no matter where I go or what I fish ill be using the fin bore.. So light, so easy, and so quick.. And Id have no doubt in targeting large pike. If I can land a 18lbs which im sure I wont beat anytime soon through the ice. Im confident in targeting pike with a 6" hole.. I guess its just something you may have to see and do to have confidence in!
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MonsterRelease wrote:Guess I've heard too many fables of big pike not fitting through the hole...
I think ice thickness plays a big part as I said before 6" hole 20" thick... quite the challenge...
Rich
Nah Monster Realease you are just calling it as it is and real fishermen of multi species don't use a 6 inch auger . 6 inch auger may be fine but its not a game fisherman's tool by CHOICE . I use a 10 inch and an 8 I have also and there are reasons for this which I'm more than willing to share and I actually spend time on the hardwater dontcha know . LOL
Not sure where a few here are coming from but sure not fishing thru thick ice for gamefish .TD
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Trapper, I hardwater fish twice a week for 8 hours at a time, on many lakes for multi species. From Lakers, Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Perch, Rainbows, Specs, and more..... A 6" hole in diameter for those species is more then enough to bring them in. Sure the bigger the easier, but im out there for a challenge. So it doesnt bother ME. I own a Jiffy 8" gas auger but only use it like I said in my original post when the ice gets to thick to make many holes. When I go we have made up to 30-40 holes some outings with the hand auger. Thats of course with 3-5 people.. So I would say we do more then the average hardwater fisherman. Last year we fished well over a dozen different lakes searching for different game fish. We drove hours and hours on the road to enjoy the hardwater in the coldest of days. And thats without a shack!!!! Now we got shacks and more gear ready for the new year.
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Trapper, I hardwater fish twice a week for 8 hours at a time, on many lakes for multi species. From Lakers, Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Perch, Rainbows, Specs, and more..... A 6" hole in diameter for those species is more then enough to bring them in. Sure the bigger the easier, but im out there for a challenge. So it doesnt bother ME. I own a Jiffy 8" gas auger but only use it like I said in my original post when the ice gets to thick to make many holes. When I go we have made up to 30-40 holes some outings with the hand auger. Thats of course with 3-5 people.. So I would say we do more then the average hardwater fisherman. Last year we fished well over a dozen different lakes searching for different game fish. We drove hours and hours on the road to enjoy the hardwater in the coldest of days. And thats without a shack!!!! Now we got shacks and more gear ready for the new year.
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Trapper, I hardwater fish twice a week for 8 hours at a time, on many lakes for multi species. From Lakers, Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Perch, Rainbows, Specs, and more..... A 6" hole in diameter for those species is more then enough to bring them in. Sure the bigger the easier, but im out there for a challenge. So it doesnt bother ME. I own a Jiffy 8" gas auger but only use it like I said in my original post when the ice gets to thick to make many holes. When I go we have made up to 30-40 holes some outings with the hand auger. Thats of course with 3-5 people.. So I would say we do more then the average hardwater fisherman. Last year we fished well over a dozen different lakes searching for different game fish. We drove hours and hours on the road to enjoy the hardwater in the coldest of days. And thats without a shack!!!! Now we got shacks and more gear ready for the new year.
"I dont think drilling 8 & 10" holes make you a "REAL" multi species fisherman! Or even more knowledgeable. Maybe just a lil more prepared for our dream fish to peep his eye through your hole!
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Trapper, I hardwater fish twice a week for 8 hours at a time, on many lakes for multi species. From Lakers, Pike, Walleye, Crappie, Perch, Rainbows, Specs, and more..... A 6" hole in diameter for those species is more then enough to bring them in. Sure the bigger the easier, but im out there for a challenge. So it doesnt bother ME. I own a Jiffy 8" gas auger but only use it like I said in my original post when the ice gets to thick to make many holes. When I go we have made up to 30-40 holes some outings with the hand auger. Thats of course with 3-5 people.. So I would say we do more then the average hardwater fisherman. Last year we fished well over a dozen different lakes searching for different game fish. We drove hours and hours on the road to enjoy the hardwater in the coldest of days. And thats without a shack!!!! Now we got shacks and more gear ready for the new year.
"I dont think drilling 8 & 10" holes make you a "REAL" multi species fisherman! Or even more knowledgeable. Maybe just a lil more prepared for our dream fish to peep his eye through your hole!
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When i was younger my dad used to pull me out there, we caught alot of pike out there. some big ones too... never ever caught an eye but never fished evening always daytime, dad couldnt stand the night coldfronts. I know and heard of many guys being very successful with the eyes outthere on an evening bite? You fis it much maybe pm me.. Id love to find some areas to try its right beside home almost
Spence
When i was younger my dad used to pull me out there, we caught alot of pike out there. some big ones too... never ever caught an eye but never fished evening always daytime, dad couldnt stand the night coldfronts. I know and heard of many guys being very successful with the eyes outthere on an evening bite? You fis it much maybe pm me.. Id love to find some areas to try its right beside home almost
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I like to chisel holes till it gets to thick and then its 9 hole... if specs, browns or bows are on the agenda.. no chiseltrapperdirk wrote:MonsterRelease wrote:Guess I've heard too many fables of big pike not fitting through the hole...
I think ice thickness plays a big part as I said before 6" hole 20" thick... quite the challenge...
Rich
Nah Monster Realease you are just calling it as it is and real fishermen of multi species don't use a 6 inch auger . 6 inch auger may be fine but its not a game fisherman's tool by CHOICE . I use a 10 inch and an 8 I have also and there are reasons for this which I'm more than willing to share and I actually spend time on the hardwater dontcha know . LOL
TD
I've been lookin at Ice for a couple of days now... we'll be on the ice by christmas 
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