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During winter fishing, you have to make several holes in order to find the best place for fishing. The process of their formation depends on the quality of the ice screw. It must have special properties: cut through ice efficiently, be relatively light and as compact as possible. You can use classic and innovative ice screws for fishing. Which one is better to choose depends on the thickness of the ice, the size of the fish and other factors.
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Types of ice drills for fishing
The purpose of ice screws is to form a through hole of a certain shape in the thickness of the ice of a reservoir. Its weight and dimensions should not impede free movement; at low temperatures, the material of manufacture does not change its properties; mechanical impact during operation does not affect the integrity of the structure.
According to the configuration of the cutting part, ice screws have the following classification:
- "Spoon" . The working element is made in the form of a flat shovel with sharpened edges. Currently, it is practically not used, since significant efforts are required to form a hole.
- Screw . Two or more cutting knives are installed at the base of the working rod. They break the ice. The auger is necessary to remove it from the hole area and additionally performs crushing functions.
- Cylinder . The cutting part is a circle, the sides of which are sharply sharpened. It cuts out a cylinder of ice that is squeezed down. It is rarely used due to the complexity of the latter process.
For winter fishing, an auger model would be the best option. Additionally, when choosing, the type of drive is taken into account:
- Manual. The rotational movement of the rod is carried out by applying force to the lever. It is located at the top of the structure. For convenience, a rubberized coating is installed. Models have a minimum weight, can be folded.
- Driven by petrol or electric. Necessary for the formation of several holes in a short period of time. The engine drives the working rod, the fisherman fixes the ice screw with a handle.
Ice drill characteristics
After choosing the design and configuration, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the main technical parameters of the ice screws. An important characteristic is the diameter of the formed hole. It determines the maximum allowable size of fish caught.
Accepted classification of cutting diameters:
- 100 mm. Designed for catching small fish species: roach, dace or perch. The maximum prey weight is up to 700 g.
- 110-115 mm. The best size for the hole, as it allows you to pull out fish weighing up to 5 kg. Fishing in such holes is done on a mormyshka or a balancer.
- 130-150 mm. In practice, it is used only for targeted fishing on vents. Popular prey is pike. The disadvantage of ice drills with such dimensions is their large weight and dimensions. You also need to make an effort to drill the hole.
Overview of popular ice ax models
Leningradsky
Belongs to the category of classic ice drills. Blade fastening is standard, which makes it easy to find a replacement for them. Drilling diameter - 130 mm, weight - 2.3 kg. It has a convenient folding handle.
Flaw - inconvenient fixation of the handle. Assembly and disassembly in severe frost is difficult due to the complexity of the design. The cost of the model is 2130 rubles.Heinola EasyRun
The best option for amateur winter fishing. Knives have a special spherical shape, which contributes to the rapid cutting of ice. The design is equipped with a telescopic tube for drilling thick frozen layers. The diameter of the working part is 110 mm, weight is 2.7 kg.
Flaw - high cost of replacement knives. But with minimal sharpening skills, their normal state can be maintained independently. The price of an ice drill is from 5,950 rubles.For information on how to choose a good winter fishing tent, read here .
Iron Angel MD 3353
Motodrill equipped with a two-stroke gasoline engine with a power of 3.3 hp. It has a relatively compact size, weight - 14.2 kg. The maximum drilling diameter is 300 mm. It is characterized by an affordable cost - 8,970 rubles.
The model is equipped with convenient control - the elements are located on the handle. The drill is easily dismantled, universal fastening.
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