Question For Flaming Gorge Mackinaw Ice Fishermen

[DonInDenver]

[] I'm getting ready to make my first trip to Flaming Gorge to specifically target macks through the ice. My auger is 10" in diameter. Is that a big enough hole to get a 25# fish up through or should I bring an 8" or 9" and drill 2 holes side by side and chip out the middle to make one big hole. Now, keep in mind, the very high probability is that I won't hook anything that big, but I sure plan on trying! Any other tips would also be appreciated.

Thanks.

Don
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[BearLakeMack]

[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Depending on your auger, double or triple size your hole. The Gorge allows an 18" hole, so a triple 8" hole (triangle shape, using a chipping bar or axe on thinner ice to knock the middle out) works great. We double hole 10" augers by overlapping the holes. It's a little tricky keeping the 10" from wandering off but with a little practice it's a no brainer. We use the chipping bar or axe to knock the middle spurs out to form a 18" x 10" slot. Good Luck and I hope you pull a big fish thru the ice.[/size][/font]
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[DonInDenver]

[][][] Thanks BLM. If I do ever get lucky on one of those big fish I'll snap a picture and post it. I get excited just thinking about it!!!
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[kokeking]

hey don good luck at the gorge,i talked to a friend of mine that was fishing at squaw hollow,about 50 ft from the boat ramp.he said they did good on the small macks and caught a few rainbows.He did say that they were jigging whte jigs with sucker meat,about all i know,good luck...........
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