Ice fishing.
Jan 19, 2022 12:20:15 #
fast_randy wrote:
I fish early ice mainly for trout. I start at Henr... (show quote)
I'll bite. Did any of them beat you in you challenge?
Jan 19, 2022 12:38:24 #
fast_randy wrote:
I fish early ice mainly for trout. I start at Henr... (show quote)
I’d always thought a spudded hole would scare fish until I dropped a camera down and saw plenty of fish. This was in 10’
Jan 19, 2022 13:29:35 #
No one ever beat me. And I let them start up so they were ready. A sharp Nils cuts a little faster than 1" per second.
Jan 19, 2022 14:01:59 #
fast_randy wrote:
No one ever beat me. And I let them start up so they were ready. A sharp Nils cuts a little faster than 1" per second.
So, That's how you got the name "Fast_Randy" LOL
Jan 19, 2022 15:08:19 #
doon1954
Loc: Illinois quad cities
Look on Craigslist for hand augers! You can usually pick one up for $10 to $20 bucks! Good cheap choice if your not sure if you will like ice fishing or not!
Jan 19, 2022 15:19:51 #
fast_randy wrote:
I fish early ice mainly for trout. I start at Henr... (show quote)
Well there you have it. If investing it should be electric. I was thinking the same that the gas machines will most definitely be a spook machine. It’s cool that a machine that will be less spookworthy actually beats the others too.
Jan 19, 2022 15:47:19 #
Anybass
Loc: Pa.
Ken Bauer wrote:
I want to try ice fishing since we now have had 2 weeks of well below freezing temps. Anyone have a good suggestion for getting hole in the ice if you don’t own an Auger? I was thinking about trying my cordless drill and making a perforated hole that I could knock out with a small hammer. Has anyone ever tried this or have a budget suggestion. Not looking to spend a ton on gear until I know if I really want to do it?
Ken, like everyone said, safety first re thickness. Once past that, if ice safe but not too thick, simple hatchet can do the job. A heavy, long bar with tampered end also works--just don't let it slip out of your hands. Wear glasses. Bring a strainer to clear out the small pieces of ice. Away you go.
Jan 19, 2022 16:13:39 #
One caution on augers particularly hand crank. Protect the blades AND be gentle with the last revolution as it breaks through the ice. The urge to force or push it through can tweak the blade angle enough to render the auger useless. Dont buy a used one because of this. The angle and sharpness of blades is precise. As you break through, pull up sharply letting the spiral portion clean out the hole.
Jan 19, 2022 17:06:08 #
If I use a gas powered auger. How long if it scares fish till they would return ? And while where talking about augers . That is my cousins last name , but pronounced osier..so when people say his name they say auger.
Jan 19, 2022 17:49:46 #
Perchpiler
Loc: Michigan
Suggestion: If you don't know anything about ice fishing, Google "ice fishing guides near me". There are hundreds in Michigan, and the farther north you go, the more there are.
For $150.00-$250.00, you will learn more in 8 hours than you could through trial and error in a whole season. They will also provide the gear. Drive up with a buddy or two and share the gas. You will learn in a hurry if it's for you. I highly recommend this alternative because I have 10 grand or more in ice fishing equipment, shelters, Snow Dog, Vexilar, quad, heaters, etc. All of that stuff is by no means required but the more you fish, the more you will accumulate. Paying a guide for 1 day is not only safer, it will be far more comfortable and fun.
You will find that most ice fisherman are really good guys who don't mind sharing info. The better they are, the more they will share because they won't feel threatened by your success. I like to take newbies and get them enthused because it is nice not being the only crazy S.O.B. sitting on a bucket in -20 wind chill.
For $150.00-$250.00, you will learn more in 8 hours than you could through trial and error in a whole season. They will also provide the gear. Drive up with a buddy or two and share the gas. You will learn in a hurry if it's for you. I highly recommend this alternative because I have 10 grand or more in ice fishing equipment, shelters, Snow Dog, Vexilar, quad, heaters, etc. All of that stuff is by no means required but the more you fish, the more you will accumulate. Paying a guide for 1 day is not only safer, it will be far more comfortable and fun.
You will find that most ice fisherman are really good guys who don't mind sharing info. The better they are, the more they will share because they won't feel threatened by your success. I like to take newbies and get them enthused because it is nice not being the only crazy S.O.B. sitting on a bucket in -20 wind chill.
Jan 19, 2022 20:03:38 #
Jan 19, 2022 21:17:27 #
lipsticker
Loc: Hartford Wisconsin
Ken Bauer wrote:
Chain saw sounds the best since I have one that doesn’t get used often. Now I just have to get time this weekend.
Check your reg's. Note sure about Ohio but in wisconsin there is a hole size limit.
Jan 19, 2022 21:35:03 #
Jan 19, 2022 21:57:20 #
Ken Bauer wrote:
I want to try ice fishing since we now have had 2 weeks of well below freezing temps. Anyone have a good suggestion for getting hole in the ice if you don’t own an Auger? I was thinking about trying my cordless drill and making a perforated hole that I could knock out with a small hammer. Has anyone ever tried this or have a budget suggestion. Not looking to spend a ton on gear until I know if I really want to do it?
Go where others are drilling holes and use ones they’ve vacated. Small bar of some kind to break the hole back open again works good too. Invest in a hole spoon to clean the small ice and slush out of the holes is another must have.
Jan 20, 2022 08:38:13 #
Dcookieman
Loc: Cassopolis,MI
I saw a guy on YouTube cutting a small 1 foot hole by 1 foot hole with a hatchet check it out
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