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Ice Fishing Augers - Important Equipment for Ice Fishing

Ice fishing is much different from regular fishing in that it can be dangerous if the right precautions aren�t taken and the right materials are not used. Ice fishing augers are among the materials that are needed for ice fishing. An auger is used to help drill a hole into the ice for fishing. By using ice fishing augers properly you can prevent any serious dangers from coming up.

Here�s how ice fishing augers work. An auger is generally a drill-type tool that is used to help bore through thick surfaces. It can also be moved in angles easily, thus allowing for a good circle to be drilled. Ice fishing augers can be hand operated or they can be gas powered. Gas powered ice fishing augers are great for thick areas, but for the ice fisher who is only an occasional fisher a hand operated one may be the way to go.

Hand operated ice fishing augers are also less expensive than gas powered ice fishing augers. A gas powered one, however, will be more effective for thicker areas and it will take less time for the ice to be broken through. It is especially useful among more experienced fishers.

Ice fishing augers are highly durable and can last for a long time if they are handled properly. The auger should be well cleaned so that it will be more effective and that it will not encounter any damage when it is used.

It is also important to know that gas powered ice fishing augers will come in different levels of horsepower. Ice fishing augers will higher horsepower levels will be able to dig through thicker holes at a better rate.

It is important before you go ice fishing to check to see that the ice fishing auger you will be using is working properly. By spinning a manually operated auger for a test drill you can see if it is working properly. For a gas powered one it is important that you see that all of the parts are connected properly so that it will not be damaged. There should be enough gas in the auger as well so that it will work properly.

Ice fishing augers are important in that they are used by people who go ice fishing to get the hole that they will fish from out. It is important to look for the right ice fishing auger for your ice fishing trip. For a thicker sheet of ice a gas powered one with more horsepower can help, but if you are a new or casual ice fisher then a hand operated one will work just as fine.

Eskimo 39-in Power Ice Auger 8-in Diameter (for use on a powerhead)

Jiffy� Jet 6" Hand Ice Drill

Ice Fishing Recommended Products

Vexilar FL-18 Ultra Pack Model: Dual 9/19 Ice Ducer (UP-1852)

Vexilar FL-18 Ultra Pack

You'll catch lots more fish the next time you hit the ice when you're using the Vexilar FL-18 Ultra Pack.

The FL-18 three-color flasher/fishfinder comes with a split-screen flasher and more. In the Auto-Zoom or Bottom Lock modes, you are able to zoom in on the bottom six feet with target ID of under 1". The powerful receiver is balanced with a matching transducer and allows you to see a split-shot easily in 40 ft. of water. A special built-in Low Power mode makes it easy to fish in super-shallow water or thick weeds. These units come with 10 setting options for Interference Rejection of other sonar signals. The FL-18 displays five depth ranges down to 200 ft.

The Ultra Pack includes an enclosed 12-volt, 9-amp battery compartment, master on/off power switch, a battery status indicator, protected external charging ports, universal transducer holder, "dead stick" rod holder, an Ice-Ducer� transducer.

Vexilar� Transducer 2" Ice-Ducer 19 degree

Vexilar Transducer 2" Ice-Ducer 19 Degree

Vexilar FL-8SLT Transducers and Accessories take the guesswork out of ice and warm water fishing! Here are the Transducers and Accessories you need to keep your Vexilar FL-8SLT guiding you to where the fish are! These Transducers are meant for ice fishing or for still vertical open-water fishing. They can be floated or hung in the water. They can be mounted on an electric trolling motor, be glued to the hull of a boat or be mounted for portable uses.

The Switch Box allows you to run two Transducers on one unit. You can switch between a trolling motor mounted tranducer and a stern mounted one or, while ice fishing, switch between the hole you are fishing at and a remote hole. You'll make your next fishing trip a memorable one when you catch more fish then you've ever caught before.

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