01-16-2022, 08:19 PM
(01-16-2022, 07:42 PM)wiperhunter2 Wrote: I have never had a problem getting a fish through a 6" hole but I can see that you might because you fish at BL and the Gorge. Hope this helps.
I have owned and used 10", 8" and 6" augers. I've never had a problem getting any of my fish through any of those holes. Maybe I need to catch larger fish! I have noticed that the larger the ice hole the easier it is to get the fish's head pointed up the hole and as a result lose fewer fish just below the ice. When I fish for lake trout (and sturgeon once), and where allowed, I drill a triangle of holes and cut the ice bridges out with my ice saw.