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12-07-2017, 09:11 AM
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Wow, thanks for all the input. I guess I was hoping it would be a bit more one sided to help my decision.
I can't really see my dad drilling more then 20 holes in a day so I don't think battery life should be an issue, but I do wonder if the life of the unit would be shorter on a 10 inch due to the extra load. Maybe I'm over thinking it now.
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12-09-2017, 02:16 PM
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just imagine him catching that once in a lifetime monster and not being able to get it through an 8" hole. go for a 10".
unfortunately all the fish i catch in a year could be pulled through an 8" hole at the same time.
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12-09-2017, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMister12
Wow, thanks for all the input. I guess I was hoping it would be a bit more one sided to help my decision.
I can't really see my dad drilling more then 20 holes in a day so I don't think battery life should be an issue, but I do wonder if the life of the unit would be shorter on a 10 inch due to the extra load. Maybe I'm over thinking it now.
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It would be shorter but I doubt it would be significant or noticeable unless your dad is going to be fishing every day.
I think you are way overthinking this. Either unit is likely going to be more then good enough for what your dad is going to use it for(unless he is a hardcore fisherman or the ice is thick out that way although I have a feeling it is milder and thinner ice then what we get).
I doubt it is necessary but if you think he would rather have the larger hole(cause he fishes for lakers or huge trout or something? like consistently targeting 10+ lb fish?) then get him the 10 inch otherwise I can be pretty sure he would like carrying and using the 8 inch better.
Or suck it up pay the extra $150 and get him the 8 inch auger with extra 10 inch bit then he has the best for whatever situation he decides to go out in.
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12-09-2017, 07:15 PM
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Well, I ended up with an 8 inch.
If he decides he wants a 10 I can get it for his birthday, or next Christmas.
Thanks for the advice!
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12-10-2017, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MrMister12
Well, I ended up with an 8 inch.
If he decides he wants a 10 I can get it for his birthday, or next Christmas.
Thanks for the advice!
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Haha nice, good call. Everyone is an expert on here lol. 8" will be fine for pops and where you're fishing. Happy trails.
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12-12-2017, 08:25 PM
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auger size
edmonton south 6in-8 in -makes for a easy cut,lily lake near crownest you can get away with a 4in ,the good news,everyone will come home with there limit of five,then get to eat there limit,and still go to macdonals in a couple of hours for a BM.
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12-13-2017, 12:22 AM
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8" will be good for pretty much everything, and the faster cutting time when the ice is thick in late-season will be appreciated. The last time I caught a fish that wouldn't fit through an 8" hole was... hmm... NEVER!
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12-13-2017, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MrMister12
Well, I ended up with an 8 inch.
If he decides he wants a 10 I can get it for his birthday, or next Christmas.
Thanks for the advice!
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You made the best choice , I have the new ION X with the 40 volt
I used it a ton last year and I can tell you this , it's a great machine , but it's not a 10 inch machine ,
I had a 10 inch propane and gave it up as it sprung a leak and darn near froze my hand , could say freeze burn my hand ,
So now I have the simple light weight and ease of using the ION ,
I've used my ION in true -35 , keep that battery warm in a bag or your truck ,
The best day I've had was over 40 holes in 30 plus inches of ice ,
I do miss my 10 inch hole , maybe once in my lifetime I get something so big I can't get it up a 8 inch hole ,
Was only a few years ago the 8 was the biggest , look at all the fish that was caught and landed in a 8 inch hole
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12-13-2017, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by guru fisher
10 all the way !!!!
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Yup, why pizz around and get a wee one....10".
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12-13-2017, 03:18 PM
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8" hands down. The drilling speed alone is worth it .....ever drilled 20 - 10" holes at one time?
I do have a 10" auger as well and it will get brought out when fishing for lake trout but that is about it.
When looking for perch or walleye you drill many holes in a day I would say near 50 on average to do that with a 10 inch is insane.
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12-13-2017, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMister12
Well, I ended up with an 8 inch.
If he decides he wants a 10 I can get it for his birthday, or next Christmas.
Thanks for the advice!
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Gee, I wish you were my son....
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In this case Oki has cut to to the exact heart of the matter!
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12-15-2017, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Fishfinder
Haha nice, good call. Everyone is an expert on here lol. 8" will be fine for pops and where you're fishing. Happy trails.
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Or take the chain saw....went ice fishing with a Newfie a few times, says don't worry I got all the equipment....so I show up with just the basics...well he takes out the chain saw and we had a 3'X6' opening in no time...limited out on rainbows too that morning
Bigger is better he said as we fried balogny over an open fire
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12-17-2017, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kal.b.
just imagine him catching that once in a lifetime monster and not being able to get it through an 8" hole. go for a 10".
unfortunately all the fish i catch in a year could be pulled through an 8" hole at the same time.
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I thought I was the only one with that problem...
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12-21-2017, 09:40 PM
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I have both auger sizes, use specific ones for different types of fish. For pike its always the 10
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