Off Topic Ice Fishing Equipment Upgrade

[Three Bouys]

We’ve been tossing the idea around converting our gas auger over to battery operated drill. After doing some research on pro’s and con’s it was time to get at it. Rather than using a regular keyless chuck drill and watching your auger come loose and “good bye down the hole it goes”. So I’m using my SDS hammer drill which locks on the adapter. After some searching I was able to find an SDS bit to convert it over for and an auger. Had to modify it for it was to small of a diameter to fit the auger. Being a retired millwright and having the tools and equipment I made one that would take the SDS bit and fit perfectly in the auger.
There could be a Rapala 51.7 cc Tundra T51 motor for sale if someone is looking at converting over a manual auger

The quad is set to go now with a it tracks on.

 

[stomp]

@Three Bouys , saving the planet, one hole at a time

 

[Dmanwithnoname]

I’m still going to rock the 2 stroke, as I find it smells amazing and pisses off all the new age fishers of “people kind”

 

[Porkpie]

That is a pretty sweet drill setup. Your going to love it. We've been rocking the drill auger combo in various forms for about 5 years now. Started out with 6 inch augers for perching and now we are up to 8s and the gas auger doesn't get used anymore. My buddy and I decided to just keep it in case we get one of those winters with 30 plus inches of ice. I don't think it'll get used much though. The tracks are sweet too. I jumped the gun and put them on during the second week of gun season up north. They aren't as smooth a ride on dirt though, but the cats pajamas on snow!

 

[Centerspin]

Eskimo pistol ice auger drill bid has s frisby on top that prevents the bid going through the hole it case it gets loose. ( It works, I accidentally tested it once). Sweet ATV setup!

 

[Extra Virgin]

Can't wait to get out on LPB, hopefully the wind doesn't mess up the ice out there! Stop by the one man 68 clam on the St Williams side for a pint

 

[Dmanwithnoname]

That fucking guy in the background has a nice hat

 

[Extra Virgin]

That fucking guy in the background has a nice hat

I believe someone named it the sex helmet many a years ago on a lake Simcoe trip

 

[Dmanwithnoname]

There was a time, but now it’s the leave me alone Peg football is on hat.

 

[Three Bouys]

That is a pretty sweet drill setup. Your going to love it. We've been rocking the drill auger combo in various forms for about 5 years now. Started out with 6 inch augers for perching and now we are up to 8s and the gas auger doesn't get used anymore. My buddy and I decided to just keep it in case we get one of those winters with 30 plus inches of ice. I don't think it'll get used much though. The tracks are sweet too. I jumped the gun and put them on during the second week of gun season up north. They aren't as smooth a ride on dirt though, but the cats pajamas on snow!

That’s a sweet ride @Porkpie and yes the ride isn’t the same as with the wheels on. But on the other hand it doesn’t have a problem in deep snow. We even installed hex head ice screws in the tracks when there isn’t enough snow on the ice for traction. This pictures doesn’t have the screws in it yet

 

[Dmanwithnoname]

Pure weapon set up three bouys, the only time it would be better to live at a more northern latitude is now and only with that set up

 

[Wave Runner]

Nice set up @Three Bouys but does it have the jam to do this.

 

[mick]

Nice equipment Jim..ya your rigged for the north alright.

theres one upgrade i haven't done ...and thats an augar mount on my grizzley prefer front rack

I did or i think I used my gun grips for my manual augar broke down...

probably end up buying a new augar and go from there..

any ideas on a augar mount.

I want to continue with the least amout of cargo on board..I dont want any no extras

 

[DaveJ]

Do you think you could haul an 8'X6' hut and equipment with this??

 

[stomp]

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Do you think you could haul an 8'X6' hut and equipment with this??

Without having a myocardial infarction @DaveJ ?

 

[Three Bouys]

Nice equipment Jim..ya your rigged for the north alright.

theres one upgrade i haven't done ...and thats an augar mount on my grizzley prefer front rack

I did or i think I used my gun grips for my manual augar broke down...

probably end up buying a new augar and go from there..

any ideas on a augar mount.

I want to continue with the least amout of cargo on board..I dont want any no extras

We have had those Kolpin Rino Grips and have broke them. I blame it on the young driver that likes to give her $hit on the trails up north.
Today I bought a tow behind sled that will attach to the Otter sled. It will carry the auger and other things you need when you first get to your spot for fishing

 

[mick]

thanks Jim ..ya thats the trouble with ice fishing is way to much equipment..
ya I wanna change up augars I have had my manual mora augar for years..

I am not convinced with wanting a lithium battery powered augar either..
what i think I would go for is if there is a lightweight gas power,
once I change up augars I figure out mounting it..

I see the augar stock is selling out already..will see when i get home

Ya I got Kolpin gun grips and gun boot ATV accessories, ok for a shotgun..
the only way I properly carry my scoped centrefire rifle is on my sling and on my shoulder

 

[stomp]

I believe someone named it the sex helmet many a years ago on a lake Simcoe trip

Were you two alone and drinking in an ice hut at the time @Extra Virgin ?

 

[Extra Virgin]

We were rehearsing for a play at the Blandford recreation center

 

[Dmanwithnoname]

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Do you think you could haul an 8'X6' hut and equipment with this??

With a bigger fuel tank lol