Jiffy Coning attachment

[Ret-ro]

Just wondering if anyone has tried the Jiffy Ice auger attachment that cones the bottom of your holes. I had a large pike that I couldn't get up the 8" hole on upper Red. Should I just get a 9" auger flighting?

Ret-ro

[Surface Tension]

I popped a 28 lb laker through a 8" hole. Fitting isnt the problem its getting the fish started up the hole and thats what the cone attachment is made for. We sometimes chisel a cone in our holes but its not a nice smooth surface. I've heard about the cone but have never saw it in opperation. Sure be nice on a 10" auger jiggin for Lakers. Would help from gettin bumped off on the bottom of the hole.

[Guest]

Surface Tension - Where do you do your lake trout fishing? I assume you go to some places up in Canada. I have always wanted to get into iceing some laker's. Do you have any suggestions on places to go/start. Maybe if you have some good resorts/places that you've stated at. Thanks!

[volksdriver]

If anyone is interested, I have an "ice-cone'r" attachment for a Jiffy 10 inch flighting that I no longer use. Worked great! I would be willing to sell it for $30.00 (U.S. funds) and you pay the shipping/mailing costs. Reply with phone # or e-mail contact.

[IcePro]

The item you are looking for is the Ice Angler from Outdoor Creations. They are no longer manufacturing or promoting this item. If you contact them they might have a few laying around.

This attachment worked on Jiffy or Strike Master chipper augers. A lot of people think Jiffy came out with it.

[Steve Foss]

I got a cone attachment new in the box from the guy who sold me my used 10" Strikemaster XL-3000. Put her on and used her a few times. Worked just fine, but took extra time. Drill a lot of holes and it just seems like too much hassle. Plus, I haven't lost a fish on the bottom of the 10" hole yet. That includes pike up to 14 lbs through three feet of ice.

Maybe I just haven't been on fish big enough to bump off at the hole, like ST.

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Steve Foss
Superior, Wis.
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[Surface Tension]

Stfcatfish A slimmer just lays there when you slid um up on the ice. Most trout trash like he_l. If we do a laker trip bring the cone with.
I have an 8" and my good'ol fishin buddy Reefraker has the 10". I will ask him if he wants the cone and get back to ya tommorrow.
Walleynate Most my winter Laker fishin is on the Gunflint trail. Lotsa resorts to stay at but are costly and fill up fast so call ahead for a res. Beware some of the resorts up there arent snowmobile friendly. I like Heston's on Gunflint lake. A few Laker lakes are Gunflint, Mayhew, Birch, Loon, Saginawga.

[Steve Foss]

Sorry ST, sold the coner at a garage sale couple years back. So you're a lake trout snob, eh? Talking down those pike, eh?

OK, I gotta believe you. Open water, the pike I've caught can't compete with those lakers. No reason to believe the pike I've caught under ice have fought harder than the lakers I haven't caught under ice will.

Did you understand that? Not sure I did.

[Surface Tension]

No just ribbin ya. In fact I live on a good pike lake. Went out an checked the ice and its 1 1/2" thick and 3" of snow on top. Its gettin cold enough here that you cant leave a case of beer outside any more. Found that out last night.

[Guest]

Thanks for the info Surface Tension. I will have to check it out. When does the season open up in that area? Thanks agian for the info!

[Steve Foss]

ST: Haven't you ever tried beer slush? You live on a good pike lake? Sheesh, must be nice. I live on the busiest residential corner in Superior. No wonder you're such a peaceful fellow while I'm all strung up with worry all the time.

Shoot me an e-mail about that pike lake and where to set tips, if you feel like sharing. Haven't done much ice fishing yet in NE Minn since moving here. Wouldn't mind learning a few spots.

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Steve Foss
Superior, Wis.
[email protected]

[This message has been edited by stfcatfish (edited 11-14-2002).]