Ice Fishing question?

Post by **Doeun_k** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:27 pm

I guess ill pic up a hand auger better to learn hehe

thanks guys

Post by **Doeun_k** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:06 pm

Thanks everyone for there reply.
I bought a manual auger off used ottawa just for $25 that should do the trick

Post by **katch moore** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:07 am

did you get the 4 inch auger?? i saw the other day a 4 inch manual auger for 25 bucks. perfect auger for a vex hole!

Post by **Lunker Larry** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:30 am

Douen-K. Congrats on the auger deal, but you should price out some new blades in case. There comes a time when auger blades will cut anything but ice, meaning they still feel razor sharp but they've lost the bevel necessary to cut the ice, and, they're next to impossible to sharpen. I think we've all tried to at once time or another.
Drilling a hole with a dull blade is a lot of work and next to impossible most times. No fun having a big sweat going in a -20 windchill.
Make sure they are the right blades for the auger if you do need them as they're not interchangeable (again, due to the cutting angle).
Just thought I'd give you a heads up since your new to the game.

Post by **Doeun_k** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:57 am

Yes i did get the 4inch auger, and i will buy a spare blade and keep the receipt just in case i don't use it hehe.

Post by **katch moore** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:03 am

i hope you don't plan on fishing for anything other then pan fish with the 4 inch auger.

last year i got a 6 inch auger for back up. and i'll tell you this 6inch aint big. i lost a couple good eyes last year. one of them his head wouldn't fit in the hole.

my recommendation for the 4 inch is to punch two holes right beside each other and chisel out the middle to make an 8x4 inch hole, that'll help!!

congrats on your auger!

Post by **Doeun_k** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:07 am

Thats wat exactly wat i was planning to do, I seen it done on Youtube.com.

Thanks again for everyones support

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:17 am

I use a Husquavarna chainsaw.
Cuts real fast! Square holes are cool!

Post by **katch moore** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:09 am

chainsaws are great, until you hit garbage(propane tank) that is frozen in the ice after some punks leave their crap on the ice after they leave.

i think crappy bay should be re-named as "The Dump". it was bad last year!!!! not to mention walter bay, it had soooo much crap on it.

EVERYBODY SHOULD BRING A GARBAGE BAG OR ANY BAG THAT IS TO BRING BACK THEIR GARBAGE WITH THEM.

Too many times have i seen those little green propane tanks, to worm boxes to bags of minnows left on the ice. And don't forget the hundreds of Tim Hortons coffee cups that are left behind. Lets ensure our fisheries will not be damaged by picking up after each other, it honnestly takes 2 seconds!

Post by **almontefisher** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:22 am

To quote David Susuki....."I make it part of my daily routine to improve our environment as much as I can...I do this by turning my heat down during the day, keep drafts at bay and every day I pick up at least one peice of garbage from the ground and dispose of it properly."

Since I heard this I do this every day now...I pick up at least one peice of garbage a day. It only takes a little effort like this to improve our world for our kids and grandkids.

Now back to the post....