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Indispensable Ice Fishing Auger
from: Maxx Sports GuidesIf you're a recent ice fishing enthusiast you've likely never had to fish without an ice fishing auger, but many of the old timers of the sport remember the difficult and time consuming requirements of chiseling a hole in the ice to fish out of. These days, thanks to the lightweight, compact and highly powerful ice fishing augers available, there's little need to spend hours chipping out a couple of holes.
There are many different styles available for ice fishing augers, and the model, size and power is typically dependent on the amount of use you want per outing. Some ice anglers may drill only a few holes a day while others may drill twenty or more holes per day, especially if they're moving with a feeding school of fish.
The more that you plan to use the auger the higher power, the more fuel will be needed, and the greater the need for a fast drilling ice fishing auger.
Some of the various components that should be considered when choosing an ice fishing auger include:
* Electric or Gas Powered: Gas powered augers are easier to move across the ice as there's no requirement to carry a power source such as a battery. There is, however, the need to carry gasoline and oil, or to ensure the auger is full before leaving for the lake. Electric augers are considered more environmentally friendly as there are no emissions.
Typically gas powered ice fishing augers are more powerful than their battery operated counterparts and are more effective for cutting through ice that's deeper than 3 - 4 feet. For ice that's thinner, there's often little performance difference.
* Gear Ratio: The various gear ratios of the ice fishing auger will allow the user to regulate the speed of the drill, which is a critical safety feature. It's also important for the gear assembly to be easily accessible to keep it properly maintained even in very cold weather.
* Size of the Drill: Drills are typically not wider than ten inches, with most being 6 - 8 inches. If you're planning on jigging or using a tip-up the size of the ice hole will be very important. Larger drill sizes are typically only found with gas powered ice fishing augers.
Ice fishing augers can also be manual, using a rotary shaft to help provide torque and cutting power for the auger. Usually an ice fishing auger that's manually operated will be the lightest weight and the least expensive of the augers and a great environmentally safe option.
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