Drill Bit Size for Eskimo Hub Anchors

[MidCoast]

Hey guys, I just got a QuickFish 3 pop up hub shelter. I want to use a portable hand power drill to drill a starting point in the ice before I put the ice anchors in.

Does anybody know the correct drill bit size for the hand held power drill? Is it 3/8?

Thanks.

[minnesotahusker]

Not sure about the exact size, I would take the anchor and put a drill bit up next to the anchor itself and make sure the drill bit is a bit smaller than the anchor itself. That way you still have ice for the anchor to "bite" into and hold.

Me personally, I got a pair of ice angels for Christmas, much easier than the screw in anchors that come with the hubs.

[Chad Holst]

I wouldnt drill a hole with a bit first, simply buy the ice anchor drill clip. They fit on any cordless drill and it drills the actual ice anchor right in. No need to pre-drill a hole with a regular bit then hand drill the anchors.... heres a pic.

And they work perfect. I think the cost is between $8-$20 depending on what brand you buy. the pictured one is $8.00

It takes about 3 seconds to put each anchor in this way. My suggestion would be to tie a loop in the end of your line, and then set the house up. pull the line tight and then drill the anchor in about 1 inch farther out from the house. slip the loop over the anchor head, and your done. There is nothing faster in my opinion.

[OwatonnaHardH2O]

I'd like to second the anchor attachment for the drill...except ours broke the first time it was put to use last week. $12 not well spent. Back to the 5/16" drill bit for the Clam anchors. Eskimo brand anchors cannot be far off in diameter.

[NCLaker]

IMO, if you have not used Eskimo anchors I think you will find it is really not necessary to predrill or us any gadget. They grap quick and screw in very fast. Not really worth the extra hassel of toting around your cordless drill.

If you are on really hard ice, I just give it a couple hard taps with my scoop handle (little dipper) and she usally will dig right in.

[pushbutton]

I would not bother bringing the attachment along when using the eskimo anchors, they actually screw in the ice. Can't remember for sure, but do not think the clam adaptor even works with the eskimo screw. Actually do not even use the adaptor at all anymore....when using the clam house, I just use the eskimo screws

[Lusid]

Eskimo Anchors are seriously the best in class.

Start turning and they start drilling

[mtbucket]

I have Eskimo, Clam and HT anchors. The Eskimo are by far the easiest to screw into the ice. They are also a larger diameter than Clam and HT. I have the HT drill adapter, and my buddy has the Clam adapter. Both need to be modified to use with the Eskimo anchors, not because of the larger diameter, but because the Eskimo anchors have a welded on washer that interferes with getting the anchor far enough into the adapter. I bought the adapter to use with the Clam Six Pack 1660 Hub anchors. That hub has six anchors just for the base straps, and you also need at least one or two more if there is wind.