Auger Size

[UMC]

What are some pros and cons of the various sizes of auger drills from 6-10"? Weight, speed of cutting, landing fish, etc.? I have a 10" at the moment but was thinking of dropping down for less weight and ease of cutting for hole-hopping...mostly a panfisherman.

[Lawrence Luoma]

There is absolutely no need for a 10" auger unless your going for 25-50 lb lakers. During tourney's we are using 5" holes and 6" if you know there are a really good chance for a crappie over 15 inches.

With that said you can't beat a DeWalt XR 20v Drill/Clam Drill Plate and a 5 inch lazer auger. I'm still averaging 80 holes a 4.0ah battery last weekend and total its only coming in at less than 14lbs.

For you average panfisherman though I would say 6 inches is perfect.

[monstermoose78]

There is absolutely no need for a 10" auger unless your going for 25-50 lb lakers. During tourney's we are using 5" holes and 6" if you know there are a really good chance for a crappie over 15 inches.

With that said you can't beat a DeWalt XR 20v Drill/Clam Drill Plate and a 5 inch lazer auger. I'm still averaging 80 holes a 4.0ah battery last weekend and total its only coming in at less than 14lbs.

For you average panfisherman though I would say 6 inches is perfect.

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[AlwaysFishing23]

8 inch is a good all around size.

[ClownColor]

8 inch is a good all around size.

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[bee]

Bury that anchor and downsize. I run a 6 early ice and then go to a 7.

[JayDeHay]

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I run a 6" HT PA-6 hand auger on a Milwaukee 18v Fuel hammerdrill with an adapter and a 4ah battery, and I can get about 300 inches of ice on a charge. I'm expecting that to go up when I get my auger sharpened, it's much too far overdue.

I've attached a video of me demonstrating the combo. Cleared almost 30" of ice in about 14 seconds.

Milwaukee Auger Drill

[otterman91105]

I like the 8". I used to have a 10" and there is no reason to have one that big. Never had a problem getting any fish through a 8" hole.

[LindellProStaf]

Years ago I went to buy a 10" auger. They were out of them and I was excited to get an auger that day. I settled for a 9". I love it. Of course it's a little heavier than an 8" but makes a great sized hole in my house. If I was moving out on the ice I would probably go back to my 7".

[hamms-scooter]

For you average panfisherman though I would say 6 inches is perfect.

Whatever that means... I run a 6" Nils most of the time I do run an 8" mora hand auger on my Tanaka also. 6" is great if fish get off they cant turn around in the hole.

[Crappyfisherman]

Bury that anchor and downsize. I run a 6 early ice and then go to a 7.

Bee thanks for the tip on the adapter, I ordered n today. How do you lke the 7 inch Mora on he Tanaka? I love 7 inch holes don't inow why its not used on more augers.

[hamms-scooter]

I'll say I run an 8" and a 7 " is going to just rip . Very efficient setup!

[slurpie]

Started with a strikemaster 9". They warranted that thought I still needed a big hole got a 10" bit worked for a couple years. Then decided I wanted 8" drilling way to many big holes. Now I run 6"' almost all the time. Still have other bits but only go bigger than 6"'if I really think i got a chance or am targeting northerns.

[bee]

Crappy the 7 is a good all around size. With the Mora the 7 and 8 are the same auger with the size of the blades the only difference. If you can have him make the adapter 6 inches long.

[Mcfin]

I like an 8" hole. I've had 10"(didn't like or need)and 6". A 6" is good for all around use but too small if you get that occasional gator. Just an opinion from an old timer with many decades of ice time.

[Crappyfisherman]

Crappy the 7 is a good all around size. With the Mora the 7 and 8 are the same auger with the size of the blades the only difference. If you can have him make the adapter 6 inches long.

Bee my adapter should be here Tuesday thanks again for the help. I plan to use the Clam extension on it, that will give me a built in extension and I can ajust the length of the auger as needed. It will still be lighter than the stock Nils.

[bbfenatic]

Changed from 10" to 8" and I lose less crappies in the hole. 10" gives a crappie too much room to dart back down if they come unbuttoned at the top of the hole cuz they sense all that open water...8" often times they just freeze at the top if they come unbuttoned cuz they feel the sides more often than not...been my observation over the years.

[Naturboy]

I use a 7" and it works fine. The only thing I don't like about it is that when its really cold and the wind is blowing the holes I punch for hole hopping close up quickly. That being said, on those windy and bitter cold days an 8" works fine.

[FishingRebel]

I currently have an 8 inch, thinking about getting a 6 inch for my Strikemaster Solo Pro. With my 8 inch, it tends to get stuck at the bottom right before breaking through the ice. Will the 6 inch have less of that problem?

[mn86]

i hear that about the fish being able to turn its body around in a 10 inch hole. also a 30 hole grid cut with a 10 inch blade can make for some serious ankle twisting when u get in a hurry