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Experienced musky anglers are sure to agree that having a reel designed to handle the type of abuse throwing and retrieving 10+oz lures all day and working a 30lb fall fish is paramount to enjoying the sport.
In this article, we will present five reels that are proven workhorses in musky waters.
We will outline the performance specs and characteristics that make them an invaluable tool in your musky arsenal.
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Can’t decide between a propane, gas or electric auger?
Well then, you have come to the right place!
In this post, we are going to look at the advantages and disadvantages of each category as well as a few of our favorite models on the market.
We hope to highlight some of our favorite features and show you what makes them stand out from the rest of the competition so that you can make the best decision for your fishing game.
Ready?
Alright, let’s begin…
[Read more…] about The Best Ice Auger 2020 – My Top 5 PicksAre you looking for the best musky rod?
The fishing rod might be one of the easiest pieces of equipment to try and go cheap.
It’s just a rod isn’t it?
All of us in the sport have been in that position, but going with a rod designed specifically to take on the big lures and big fish is critical.
In this article, we will take a look at five of the best muskie rods that are going to perform flawlessly for as many casts as it takes to catch that once in a lifetime musky.
Are you looking for the best lures for musky fishing?
It is often quite easy to spot a fisherman chasing after the elusive muskellunge than any other type of fisherman.
Most of the time, you only have to look at what they are heaving out into the water to know what they are fishing for.
No matter if you are a beginner or you have been fishing for years, with such a wide variety of lures available, it can be difficult deciding which lures are the best lures for musky.
For example, sometimes it may be effective to fish with large fishing lures, while on other occasions it might be better to have more of a subtle finesse approach.
In this article, we will take a look at several lures that have a track record of catching muskie and discuss when and how to use them.
Let’s begin…
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Are you looking for the best cordless drill for an ice auger?
Many ice fishermen are turning their favorite hand auger into a powered auger using an electric or cordless drill.
This is not only a very efficient way to break the ice, but it also can be much more affordable than buying an expensive electric auger that you will only use a few times throughout the year.
In this post, we are going to show you how you can turn your drill into an ice auger and we are going to talk about some important features to consider when searching for the best drill.
Let’s begin…
Here is a quick preview of our top 3 options:
Before we take a closer look at each model mentioned above, let’s first talk about how to turn your drill into an ice auger.
Choose a good adapter. The first step is to choose a good adapter. The adapter basically allows you to connect your drill to any hand auger of your choice.
Most adapters are pretty straightforward and easy to use, but here are two of our favorites.
Pictured above is the Clam Drill Auger Conversion Kit.
This is a great adapter to connect your auger to your drill. What I like most about this particular model are the handlebars.
These handlebars give you the ability to put some weight on the auger as it drills, helping it to work more efficiently and preventing the drill from entering the water if you break through the ice suddenly.
Learn more about how to use it in the following video:
Another great option is the Ice Auger Cordless Drill Adapter.
This is as simple as you can get. It is simply an aluminum adapter that fits a 3/8 or 1/2 inch drill chuck.
See how to put it together and more importantly, in action in the following video:
Choose A Good Blade. Now that we have selected a good adapter, let’s talk about blades.
One of the most popular questions people have when converting their drill into an ice auger is: Which blade is better, mora or lazer?
I would recommend going with a lazer blade.
They tend to cut the ice more easily, causing less stress on your drill.
Why is this important?
Not only can this affect the overall life of your drill, but it can affect your battery life as well. The more efficiently your drill can go through the ice, the less battery you will consume and thus the more holes you will be able to drill.
Once such blade I would recommend is the Strike Master Ice Augers Lazer Hand Auger.
This model is available in blade sizes ranging from 5 to 8 inches. The handle can be easily removed to add either of the aforementioned adapters. It is equipped with Lazer blades that will help you to cut through ice like a butter knife cuts through butter.
Ok, so now that we have selected the adapter, as well as the blade, it is time to answer: What is the best cordless drill for an ice auger?
Features:
The first drill to make our list of the best cordless drill for an ice auger is: the DEWALT DCD950KX 18-Volt XRP.
This is a 1/2 inch cordless drill that would fit either of the adapters mentioned above.
The reason I would recommend this drill is the battery life.
Simply put, the more battery life you have, the more holes you are going to drill. This is especially important when fishing for small fish like panfish.
More holes equal more fish. This particular drill provides more than 40 percent more than the standard NiCad batteries.
In addition, the LED work light comes in handy when ice fishing through the early morning or late at night.
Features:
The next on our list is the Bosch DDB181-102 18V Lithium-Ion Powered Drill.
There are 3 features that I think make the Bosch DDB a good option.
The first feature is the weight. This is a super lightweight cordless drill only weighing in at 3 pounds.
If you combine that with an average hand auger, you will have a powered auger for under 10 pounds!
It also is made with durashield housing. Let’s face it, ice fishing in the cold weather isn’t the best situation for our tools. In order for them to last the long haul, we need them to be made from durable materials. This particular model has very durable housing.
Lastly, battery life. This is another great option that has a good battery life when out on the water.
Features:
To conclude our list of the best cordless drill for an ice auger, we are going to take a closer look at the Milwaukee M18.
As we have stressed in this post, battery life and overall weight are so important when choosing a good drill.
The great thing about this drill is that it comes with a lithium-ion battery. A lithium-ion battery is going to be much lighter than others on the market.
In addition, because the motor is a brushless motor, the Milwaukee M18 is designed to run twice as long as a brushed motor with the same battery.
As we mentioned earlier, the lithium-ion batter helps to keep it relatively lightweight. In fact, the M18 only weighs 2.8 pounds.
Combine it with your favorite hand auger, you will have an extremely lightweight ice cutting machine.
What is the best cordless drill for an ice auger?
Well, in this post we explained how to attach your drill to make an ice auger that is efficient, lightweight and most importantly is an affordable option.
We also discussed 3 of the top options on the market.
We chose these options based on three characteristics; they have great battery life, they are super lightweight and they are built to last.
What cordless drill do you use on your auger? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
How to set the hook…oh that’s easy. Wait for the first to take the bait. Give the rod a good yank and you have yourself a fish right?
Wrong.
Learning how to set the hook properly is probably one of most important things a beginner angler could learn.
After all, if you don’t learn this important step, that big fish will always be the one that got away.
To help you land more fish we have put together this post to talk about the proper way to set the hook when fishing with jigs, topwater frogs, and crankbaits.
We are also going to highlight 3 important tips to keep in mind when hooking that fish.
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