misfish Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I remember seeing perch fells with 2.5-3.5 inch ice augers for perching. Has anyone seen these for sale any where? Would be nice to have for locating depths quick with the electric. Instead of augering 8 inch holes all the time. Thanks B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 You should be able to set your transducer in a tub of water or right on the ice to see how deep it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I remember John Kerr bring his out a few times, this thing was SOO small. haven't seen once since. I had ah six at one time and lost it on Simcoe, note to self tie it down tight!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Smallest I have seen lately are the 4 1/2" Nils. Cabelas actually has the high velocity model on sale for $104 right now. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Nils-USA-High-Velocity-Hand-Auger/1089564.uts If you have good clear ice it is easier to put the transducer (as long as it's a flat ice ducer) on the ice (shovel away snow) and with the sonar on pour a little water on the ducer to couple it to the ice and you can read depth easily. I have read depth through more than 5' of ice and I have even marked fish through the ice. Edited February 6, 2015 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Im sure the ones I seen were old Nls. They were that green color. I know my BIL had one many years ago. Maybe he still has it. I,ll have to give him a call. That thing just zipped through the ice. Edited February 6, 2015 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 You should be able to set your transducer in a tub of water or right on the ice to see how deep it is. I havent tried this with the duser I have now, but have done it with older models. I,ll give it a try. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I have a 4" I bought like 15 years ago... Haven't seen anything under 6" in a long time... That 4" cuts sooooo easy compared to 6"&8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlybri Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 i have a 5" swed bore that just needs new blades, that i dont use anymore, have an ad for it in the classifieds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 4" augers are easy to come by, never seen smaller though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Check out Sail Brian. I got my Finn Bore 3 in the Oshawa Sail a few years back. Never use anything else when I go after perch. I have a 5 inch Lazer I use for crappies and walleye. Can't believe how much easier a 4 is then a 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 You should be able to set your transducer in a tub of water or right on the ice to see how deep it is. A bit of minnow water splashed on bare ice is good enough for the x67 and if you're not into minnows you can simply spit on the ground and swirl the transducer a bit. Any clear liquid will work and you only need the smallest amount of form a bit of suction between the ice and transducer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 A bit of minnow water splashed on bare ice is good enough for the x67 and if you're not into minnows you can simply spit on the ground and swirl the transducer a bit. Any clear liquid will work and you only need the smallest amount of form a bit of suction between the ice and transducer. I carry a water bottle in my cooler with my dead bait. (keeps it from freezing). Easy to refill after you drill a hole or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 I'll have to investigate how well that works this week on 36+" 's of ice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) If there is any white ice or air pockets it doesn't but on clear ice it works perfectly. I think the thickest I have shot through so far is about 5 1/2 feet. Edited February 7, 2015 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Found this one B Please view this ad: Manual Auger - Ice Fishing 4", http://www.kijiji.ca/v-fishing-camping-outdoor/city-of-toronto/manual-auger-ice-fishing-4/1033314307 Price: $ 80.00 Edited February 7, 2015 by jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 All hand augers are on sale at SAIL in Oshawa right now... 20% off... They have the best prices on Fin-bores anyways, regular $99.99 for an 8" - so you can grab one right now for $80! I think they also had 4" and 6" Fin-Bores for even cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Yes. I saw a 4" Finbore III at the sail in Vaughan last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 I usually drill a couple turns of the auger, put a little water in, and shoot the ducer right thru the ice. Never had a problem. It won't mark fish or anything, and might not tell you the depth properly on the readout, but it will mark bottom, and you can figure it out from there. Works great. I never drill holes to find the depth. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbait22 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Same thing works in a canoe. I use my X67c icepack in the summer on back lakes. Put the iceducer down and a few drops of water. Way better than a awkward bracket over the side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 If there is any white ice or air pockets it doesn't but on clear ice it works perfectly. Slushy ice is pretty well all we get here in sub-tropical S. Ont!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Called the BIL. He has a 3 inch nils,but,it,s bent. Ran it over with a sled years ago. Thanks for the heads up on the augers fellas. Going to stick it out til seasons end and see if there are any real deals. Shane,I,ll give your way a try. Lots of snow coverage here now. Walking and dragging and popping shallow hole is in order for the morning trip out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 B I think the 4" Fin-bores are on for $59... Hard to beat that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks Pete. More worried about getting around out there now. Holy snow fall. DAMIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Slushy ice is pretty well all we get here in sub-tropical S. Ont!!! Not this year on the waters I have fished. Simcoe, LPB and a couple smaller lakes all had clear ice before we got the dumping of snow. Makes for a great reaction from first timers when you're gunning it towards what appears to be a massive area of open water and they think you're on a suicide mission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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