madfisher
12/16/2013 3:37:00 PMWhat do you guys usually punch holes with if not an auger I saw a guy with a hatchet and every hole looks chopped out just wondering if this is how most guys get it done. But that's awesome I have been looking every where for crappie and I keep hearing reports of them being caught but nothing. Congrats on the catch though bud. Apparently y'all know what's going on.
fishinChristian
12/16/2013 4:09:00 PMAuger usually, when I actually plan on making a hole. But I've used an axe, a heavy wrecking bar, a chainsaw (WAY up North! Run it with no bar oil, the water will lube it, the oil would chase away your fish from the lure that went through it), and other heavy sharp objects over the years. If you don't go on the weekend, you can usually "vulture" a hole or two. Look for blood on the ice.
I usually do well on super light jigs in winter. Just remember, no bait/barbs/scents, special rules if you go to Myron.
I usually do well on super light jigs in winter. Just remember, no bait/barbs/scents, special rules if you go to Myron.
madfisher
12/16/2013 5:50:00 PMWell I had no luck with the auger so maybe a hatchet or something but again thanks for the info man its greatly appreciated.
romanfishing
12/17/2013 10:13:00 AMIt takes 5-11sec to make a hole in 5"-12" ice with hand auger; however, you would sweat with hatchet/bar :)
fishinChristian
12/17/2013 12:15:00 PMTrue. Depends on what you want to invest. Augers are pretty cheap, hand ones anyway. If I lived in ND or MN I'd go for a power auger. The bar or axe give a pretty good workout, but leave a messy hole. Now the chainsaw...
