Do those augers float when the ice breaks & your sorry -sses fall in the
icewater?

You guys are nuts!

Warren (watching fishing shows all winter)

"Jim Laumann" wrote in message
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On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:57:32 -0500, "Pat_RI" wrote:

I am looking to purchase an gas ice auger for fishing this year and was
wondering if anyone can recommend one or what to stay away from. I know
it
is a little early for this but I just want to look early.

Thanks,
Pat

Pat

Depends on what you're going to fish for and how often you use it.

Are you in a marginal ice area? If so - I wouldn't put the money in to
a gas unit. A hand auger will drill a lot of holes, espec when you
don't have alot of ice - like up to 12" you can do nicely w/ a hand
unit. Also - a smaller hole - ie 6" cuts easier than a 8", etc.

I have a 2hp Strikemaster w/ a 7" chipper blade. Digs a plenty big
hole the fishing I do (mostly panski's and pike, sometimes walleyes).
Plenty of room for a line and the lead for your sonar.

The chipper blade is adequete for me - not the FASTEST blade, but
plenty fast for my needs - and it was cheaper. The 2hp power head is
lighter too.

My $.02

Jim