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KTapper

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KTapper

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So I wanted an extention for my Eskimo Mako I was debating between the 18"er and 12"er and figure hey go big or go home. I really should have measured it out before I bought it. Take a look for yourself. Keep in mind I'm only 5'9". I am going to return it and exchange it for the 12"er.

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Last year when we went to Lake Winnipeg sometimes a 20 inch extension on a strikemaster wasn't enough. If the 12 incher on my Jiffy made it it was maxed out and then everything on the bottom of the auger got wet and froze so sometimes it didn't work so well.

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haha where are you gonna find ice that thick?

North Pole?? I was up on Winni last week and had to slam my powerhead on the ice to get all the way through. I figured it would be nice not to bend over as much but I guess about 6" off.

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CJH,

With Quagmire on your thing, instead of saying "Oh jeez" you were supposed to say "Giggity"

Man you are right, caught me sleeping!!!

I could go with this in so many directions I would get banned from the site.......

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It's pretty easy to need that much extension, 4' of ice, 1'+ of packed snow cover, 6-8" of wheelhouse and you've almost used up the extension. I think it looks good, little long for early season, but not crazy for late season LOW fishing.

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I see nothing wrong with that auger, I just bought a new SM 8" auger and will snatch up an auger extension when they go on sale, not for the depth of the ice, but because I don't like to stoop when I auger, your set up looks about perfect for me. Of course I am normal sized.....

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