Ice auger/rods

[sigpros]

What is a good ice auger for ice fishing. Need a budget model since we might only get a chance to use it one or twice a year here. Really wanting to try are hand at it on a couple of ponds this year if it gets cold enough

 

[NoWiser]

Get a K-Drill and Milwaukee Fuel cordless drill. You can use the drill all year and grab the auger the few times you go ice fishing.

 

[406LIFE]

I like my Strikemaster electric. There are used ones that can be had for $200.

 

[Northwoods Labs]

If you aren't going out often, and depending on where you are going (thickness of ice), I would just get a hand auger. Make sure the blades are sharp

 

[Bullshot]

Could just rough out holes with a spud bar. I never used an auger. my dad flattened and flared the end of a 7 foot length of heavy rebar. easy to grip and good for ice up to about 14 inches thick, or thicker without using much muscle. Tie a rope to it....

 

[Schaaf]

If you aren't going out often, and depending on where you are going (thickness of ice), I would just get a hand auger. Make sure the blades are sharp

If you get a hand auger, look for a Nils. I can cut holes faster than most powered augers.

 

[sigpros]

Thanks guys. Not a lot of options here in Missouri. Hoping to chase some crappie and blue Gill in some farm ponds if it freezes good enough

 

[sigpros]

Any recommendations for rods? I would like to get 2-3 of the little rods because I might put my pop up blind up and fish in it. Thank you

 

[ccc23454]

Ugly stick sell cheap setups that work perfect, and the rods last

 

[RobG]

Thanks guys. Not a lot of options here in Missouri. Hoping to chase some crappie and blue Gill in some farm ponds if it freezes good enough

A 5” hand auger will work fine for those fish. I only use a hand auger and the ice is usually 18” around here.