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Mounted the Auger Rack 11.15.07

MASON38

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I just picked up an '04 Polaris Sportsman 600 Twin on Sunday. The machine is in great shape, and really looking forward to the heated grips and thumb bar this season. Don't have much time before I head up to Alexandria to do some fishing in December, so rather than try to make up some type of auger carrier, thought I would test the market.

Any reccomendations on a good store bought auger rack?

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I cannot remember the name of it, but it has a Y yoke where the auger sits in, and 2 velcro strap mounts for the auger handle. It clamps to the ATV racks and works really well. I believe I picked it up from Reeds.

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Kylersk sounds like an IPI mount. Can be bought at Cabels and elsewhere. Thats the one I use and love it. A bit more to get it secured, but once it is its not going anywhere. Some of hte others I have seen like the Ryan's mounts just dont hold it secure enough for my liking.

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I have been doing a lil shopping and comparing on the net today, looks like the Mad Dog is going to be the most viable option in my area. Turns out Cabela's owes me a lil money down here in Dundee, still want some feedback, but I know I can go there to get the rack for sure.

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too funny, I was just thinking to myself....."self, you need a new auger carrier for your new ATV...I bet the folks at fishingmn can help with that"

I had a homemade one on my last machine, but don't want to use it on my new one as it scratches the rack...So far it seems the mad dog one is the way to go!! anyone else have any ideas??

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Nice looking machine. I also use the mad dog. I removed the Velcro and replaced them with short heavy duty bungee cords. I think it was ace I got them at and the were black. They are the round ones with cloth like outside not the flat, black, rubber ones.

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I removed the Velcro and replaced them with short heavy duty bungee cords. I think it was ace I got them at and the were black. They are the round ones with cloth like outside not the flat, black, rubber ones.

Bob H.

Very good idea, Sometimes the velcro is a little difficult to thread through. (especially in the dark without a headlamp)

I have the mad dog as well and am really impressed with how it holds my auger. I use an extra bungee to go over my shaft which holds it tight in the Y. Between the velcro and the bungee, that thing isn't going anywhere.

CA

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too funny, I was just thinking to myself....."self, you need a new auger carrier for your new ATV...I bet the folks at fishingmn can help with that"

I had a homemade one on my last machine, but don't want to use it on my new one as it scratches the rack...So far it seems the mad dog one is the way to go!! anyone else have any ideas??

You ever checked out the auger rack with tube from AC? It attaches to your rack with the AC pins and works great. I think they are more expensive than Bulldog. I think mine was around $120.

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Have any of you seen the rear vertical mounts with the quick release sliding guide so the auger never actually comes off the wheeler? You mount the power head to the rack and attatch the auger to a coupling. You can start the auger in the up position and after warm-up period you're ready to go. One pull of the pin and the entire unit slides down to ice level(and below) on a sliding guide. After drilling the hole, slide the unit back up and at the top of the stroke it locks back into place. My buddy has one and it's the only one I've seen. There were no clearance issues while riding as the bottom of the auger seemed to stay well above the ground. Even climbing up over the banks of the lake it was fine. Absolutely one of the best ideas I have seen so far. Really helps out the guy with back issues and can't swing an auger around all day. Which is why he got it. Also, it leaves room on the racks for other things. I do know he got it on-line, from somewhere out East I believe. Not sure where from exactly.

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Sweet machine Mason, you will be pleased with you purchase for ice fishing for sure. I have an older sportsman with the same auger mounts it works slick, don't even have to strap the auger in when I'm out there just running spot to spot. Can't wait for the ice!!!

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That looks like the same setup I have on my Big Bear only I have two pairs of those yokes . One for the auger and one for the chisel . At the moment she's only hauling the axe though .

Mason that much armour all is putting a glare on my pc screen lad so get that rig looking like it's being used . LOL grin.gif

TD

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