10" auger

While out fishing a couple weeks ago on Lake Arthur I put my leg up to my thigh through someones old 10" auger hole (and i wear a size 14 boot).  Not only did i get my entire leg and boot soaked it hurt like he!!.  There was a light dusting of snow/ice covering the holes, so you couldnt see them.  About 5 minutes later one of my buddie did the same thing.  Shortly after that a father and young son came out.  After seeing us useing our camera he came running over to check it out however on his way over he found 2 10" holes drilled side by side.  The boy went in both holes and almost the whole way under.  My buddy was able to grab him before he went under only becaue the thin amount of ice between the 2 holes slowed him down. 
 
After seeing this happen everyone that was there was VERY angry with whoever drilled all these holes.  As mad as I am about this a 10" hole is legal however should it be?  What do you think? 
 
I have been ice fishing for many years, and when i started i fished for only bass, muski, and pike.  I used a 7" auger and never had a problem fitting some of the biggest fish through.  I now only pan fish and use a 5" auger.  Last year we got a 10lb steel though a 5in hole.  I'm not saying people should go that small, but i dont see any reason to go any larger than 8".

I agree.
Those holes are big.
My father-in-law fell through one at Whilhelm by the logs once.
He had his leg and boot frozen by the time we set up the shanty.
Thank goodness for "buddy heaters".
 

I've gone through them, it sucks. They should be illegal or you should not be allowed to have 2 within at least a few feet of each other.

I agree with you and you other posters, I and my wife went thru one years ago and it does hurt. my daughter went through one two weeks ago at horseshoe pond. don't need any bigger than 8, 6-7" if perfect.
alaskan

eat it penguin.
good first post.
wonder what size your auger is?
compensating for something?

I agree with penguins what are you doin with a kid out on the ice if he can fit threw a 10'' hole!!!! Go big or go home! I don't waste my time with them p*ssy pan fish I have had fish that won't fit threw a 8 in hole!! Also if your so worried about gettin wet you shouldn't be on the ice cause you always have a chance of goin threw!!

Nice first post I didn't know you had to agree with anyone person. But your on the money I do have a 10" auger and had it for years (who helped you with that) and I also went up to my knee in a hole, and of I could do it again I would of ordered a 8" auger. People have been drilling 10" holes before me and I didn't think it was problem then or now. So why don't you guys quit crying like little bi*ches and deal with it!!!!!

I didn't see anyone crying like a ****....
Just some of us pointing out 10" holes are not necessary in this neck of the woods & (2) 10"ers together could be REALLY dangerous for anyone.

You & ICEKAT86 are the ones who seem awfully defensive about the size of your holes. And you're the ones spouting off, I shouldn't have a kid ice fishing. Cause big guys like you like BIG holes and if one of our little kids falls in one, so be it. That kinda talk makes me want to ring you out like a wet rag and see if you'll fit the 10"er.


Actually, I like finding a row of 10"ers pre-drilled I can set my tip-up line on. Saves drilling.
Use 10" holes ALL day for all I care......

But the time my boy falls in your DOUBLE(<----understand the double hole concept??) 10" X 20" hole we got a big problem to sort out.

Good fishing.

This is ridiculous. I'm done.

All I was saying was a 10" x 20" hole could get someone killed. I guess I'm wrong.??

I'm sorry, I'm outta line....even though I have yet to see a valid argument from the 10" crowd.

You guys are absolutely right.

Good luck this weekend.
Hope you catch an 11" diameter thunderpumper.

id like to see some pics of fish from around here that dont fit through a 6 in. hole!

10" holes are legal in PA. watch where you walk and you should have no problems.

count your lucky stars we are not allowed to spear fish. have you ever seen some of the holes they use for that?

i've jig fished musky in minn. where all the holes are big. used a 9" locally especially w/tip ups. you are correct that most if not all fish can be pulled through a 6" hole but i've pulled 2 musky from canadohta that wouldn't have made it and the bigger hole is definitely a plus. apparently you guys haven't fished late when 2-6"ers become a 16"er. there not illegal so watch and don't go cry to the fish cops that we need more rules.

fine dude the next time you go walleye fishing using your minnow net

+1 16506fish
I did buy a power auger when my neck and shoulder went though. lol  8"  lol clearance sale at D.i.ck's

hey guys a 10 x 20 hole is illegal in pa. 10in max no exceptions. hey saltydog, why is hines crying on yer avatar? hes had a 10in hole since ****dell stewart was there.