It's that time of year again...

[MudPuppy77]

Just wondering if I need to bring my auger extension with this weekend? I am planning a trip to the DL/Pelican Rapids area. I heard the jumbo perch on Lake Lizzie were biting last weekend so I am going to give it a try.

Honest replies appreciated. I don't want to drag my extension with if I don't have to.

Thanks!

[Zoob]

Ice in the metro area is creeping up on 2 feet thick. I can only imagine it's thicker that far north. Whatever that tidbit is worth.

[JbuZZo]

nope, dont bring it.

[gunmunky]

I would take it along anyway , just in case. I replaced the bolts on my auger with large hand knob bolts so it's just a matter a few minutes to install, no tools needed.

[JbuZZo]

I would actually plasma torch off about 7" of length off you're original shaft. If it's too short of a bit for the ice, start chislin'

[Chode2235]

Why wouldnt you bring it. It is a foot long and weighs 5 lbs. No reason to drive that far and leave it at home.

[JbuZZo]

maybe he's driving a pack mule up?

[toughguy]

I can understand wanting to know so you can put it on before you leave or know so you can buy one if you don't have one but leave it at home?? I leave mine in my truck year round.

[ozzie]

yeah I would leave it at home!! like mentioned hopefully someone will have a chisel nearby if you can't make it through.....those extensions sure take up alot of room!!!!

[Deitz Dittrich]

I mean no offence to the person who started this post.. Buy why do peopel keep asking this question.. Really, it takes up so little room, why not just keep it in the truck.. Piece of mind. Done.

[hcmpls1]

I think its funny that people ask this question over and over, likely just to get a rise out of people, and it works everytime!

[eyebjim]

I agree. Keep it with you all the time. It fits under the seat in a truck and you never know it's there until you need it.

[eurolarva]

Maybe he does not own one and does not want to buy one unless he needs one.

[trapperdirk]

I couldn't agree more Dietz . Folks should always go prepared . I couldn't imagine travelling and icefishing without an auger which is basically the same thing this poster is asking if the ice was too thick and no extension . Seriously now .

TD

[MudPuppy77]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I am not fortunate enough to have a truck but a small compact car and it gets pretty tight in there with all my other equipment. Also, I suffered from Osgood-Schlatters Disease when I was a kid and my knees get weak sometimes carrying all my equipment. I try to leave extra stuff at home if I don't need it.

Jbuzzo, I don't appreciate the pack mule comment. It's comments like yours that give ice fisherman a bad name.

[paceman]

No need for an extension unless your fishing in a permanent and the house it blocked way up. All of the ice I have found is under 2 feet.......

[Northlander]

Just wondering if I need to bring my auger extension with this weekend? I am planning a trip to the DL/Pelican Rapids area. I heard the jumbo perch on Lake Lizzie were biting last weekend so I am going to give it a try.

Honest replies appreciated. I don't want to drag my extension with if I don't have to.

Thanks!

Drag it with? What is it all of a pound or three? Drop it in the car. Heck always have it in the truck/car and you wont have to worry about it. I never understood why people ask this question either. Before I got my Nils I always carried my extension with. It took up as much room as a flashlight.

[gregg52]

guys use to work for me would say

well i didnt think we were going to use it

I said I know we;re not if you leave it in the shop

takes 30 secounds to put it in the truck we didnt buy it

to sit in the shop

[rugbymn]

I think its funny that people ask this question over and over, likely just to get a rise out of people, and it works everytime!

I don't care about auger extensions. What I really want to know is which flasher I should buy; Marcum, Vex, or Bird?

[RumRiverRat]

Classic Example of Trolling.

[Farley]

It's comments like yours that give ice fisherman a bad name.

Yeah, Jbuzzo, dont give us a bad name. The guy obviously rides a small horse, not a friggin mule???

Mudpuppy maybe you can pick up an otter sled to haul your extension behind the horse, sinice it's such a burden. Just a thought.

[JbuZZo]

I'm sorry Mudpuppy...no offense. But we've all seen these type of posts on here before. I thought you were joking, but it does sound like space is of a major concern to you. My apologies. Me and my dad used to pack up a Chevette to get out on the ice back in the mid 80's out in Pelan, Lake Bronson, and Florian Park patroling for northern's to bring back to the family. I'd throw it in the glove box if there's room.

[ozzie]

i am sure there is always room under any vehicles seats.......or in the 5 gallon bucket that you carry everything else in.....or whatever you carry the auger in I am sure it will fit in that....or put it in your pocket......not enough room or it is too much weight for anyone is a lame excuse....if you can carry the auger I am sure you can carry the extension......sorry but this falls in line with should I spool line on my reel or will the fish just jump out of the hole!! Good Luck and hopefully you slay the fish this weekend........oh and welcome to FM!! LOL

[redseal]

some guys just think its their duty in life to be a smart azz/funny guy...

[jBohmer]

...and some guys just can't stand ridiculous questions.

Good lord, a little hazing is expected for such a question from a new FM'er. I understand that I am relatively new here too before anyone wants to make a "smart azz/funny guy" comment about my post.