Cutting "Big" Fishing Holes

CeeZee · #1 12-07-2010, 07:24 AM

So I understand the reason for drilling the two holes to catch big fish, but is there some type of regulation on the size of hole that can be cut? I wondered if the was if they only make a 10inch auger and no bigger.
I personally dont like to see those big wholes, especially in places where the fisher picks up and leaves.

Example senario, Me and my family went fishing, drilled our holes and began fishing, as usual the kids cant sit still so they are wondering around and step into a "big" hole and down they go!!!!

At least with a single hole there is a better chance that only one leg will stay up, but a bigger hole they could fall right in.

Perhaps I am putting this post up just to remind people about being carefull with those holes, try and mark them or something, just think of the next people to come by that fishing spot when your not there that day.
Not a rant, just my thoughts.

Happy Fishing.

WayneChristie · #2 12-07-2010, 07:37 AM

I was going to mention something about people keeping an eye on their children in potentially dangerous situations, but I wont. None of my business if people let their kids play in traffic. Most days a hole freezes over enough to take weight in minutes.

Geezle · #3 12-07-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by WayneChristie

I was going to mention something about people keeping an eye on their children in potentially dangerous situations, but I wont.

I think you just did!

And I'm on the trolley with your line of thinking.

Lilbita1 · #4 12-07-2010, 08:07 AM

While I kinda agree with your idea about supervision, I still figure it's our responsibility to fix what we break. If we create a potentially unsafe situation we gotta mitigate that when we are done (thanks Judge Judy lol). Posts about bow fishing and 2x3 or 4x5 holes got me thinking about this even more. When I leave my holes, whether it be an 8" or a 15x15" for the nets I freeze 'em back in with ice chunks and snow and mark 'em with a stick.

Geezle · #5 12-07-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lilbita1

When I leave my holes, whether it be an 8" or a 15x15" for the nets I freeze 'em back in with ice chunks and snow and mark 'em with a stick.

FYI a hole will freeze up faster if you don't put stuff in it

huntsfurfish · #6 12-07-2010, 02:57 PM

Valid concerns CeeZee!

Not to surprised at the responses you got from the other posters. Unfortunately, lack of concern for others is growing on here and elsewhere!

Besides why in the world would anybody want to take any responsibility for their actions?

pophouseman · #7 12-07-2010, 03:06 PM

HMMMM...take responsibility....... maybe be responsible enough to not take little kids out on the ice. It's not the safest place for children.......if you can't keep your kids under control, don't bring them....... me thinks parental responsibility is the issue here...why are you depending on someone else to make sure your kids are safe in a potentially unsafe situation.....just my opinion

diamonddave · #8 12-07-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by huntsfurfish

Valid concerns CeeZee!

Not to surprised at the responses you got from the other posters. Unfortunately, lack of concern for others is growing on here and elsewhere!

Besides why in the world would anybody want to take any responsibility for their actions?

Exactly! Know where your kids are, know what they are doing, and realize that just because you are out on a big wide open frozen lake, that you still have to watch over your kids. Take responsibility for you and your kids.
I always take my young kids out on the lake, but they also have been shown the dangers and have had the lessons of what is safe and what isn't. With this said, i still know where they are and what they are doing.
I am one of the guys that will pullout a 24X24 chunk of ice, but i will always put the ice back and mark it. It is up to everybody to pay attention and be safe.

Jimboy · #9 12-07-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CeeZee

So I understand the reason for drilling the two holes to catch big fish, but is there some type of regulation on the size of hole that can be cut? I wondered if the was if they only make a 10inch auger and no bigger.
I personally dont like to see those big wholes, especially in places where the fisher picks up and leaves.

Example senario, Me and my family went fishing, drilled our holes and began fishing, as usual the kids cant sit still so they are wondering around and step into a "big" hole and down they go!!!!

At least with a single hole there is a better chance that only one leg will stay up, but a bigger hole they could fall right in.

Perhaps I am putting this post up just to remind people about being carefull with those holes, try and mark them or something, just think of the next people to come by that fishing spot when your not there that day.
Not a rant, just my thoughts.

Happy Fishing.

YUP , and a 25lb plus pike will easily fit through an 8 in hole , they squeeze up like a sponge and are so slippery , no problem , all you may need is a good fish grabber tool to grab it by the lower lip .

WayneChristie · #10 12-07-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimboy

YUP , and a 25lb plus pike will easily fit through an 8 in hole , they squeeze up like a sponge and are so slippery , no problem , all you may need is a good fish grabber tool to grab it by the lower lip .

Have you ever caught a 25 pound pike and landed it thru an 8 inch hole? and how much damage did you do to the fish with your lip grabber and scraping it against the ice??? Just curious.

DarkAisling · #11 12-07-2010, 06:07 PM

To the best of my knowledge, there is no legislation that governs what size hole one can cut.

That being said . . . any hole, regardless of size, can be a hazard.

Sowbelly · #12 12-07-2010, 06:15 PM

LOL Ok then....the hell with kids...Go drop the front tire of your $50,000 truck in a 24x24 hole and then we'll see who's watch'n who

DANOMAN · #13 12-07-2010, 06:29 PM

In my opinion anyone who drives a $50,000 truck on the ice needs his head examined and should bury his head in one of those 24 x 24 hole till he turn blue from hypothermia. Ice fishing is about making holes in the ice so if you take rug rats on the ice they should be supervised at all times but some people shouldn't have kids because they don't know how to look after them!!

Jimboy · #14 12-08-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WayneChristie

Have you ever caught a 25 pound pike and landed it thru an 8 inch hole? and how much damage did you do to the fish with your lip grabber and scraping it against the ice??? Just curious.

Yes l have , actually it weighed 28 lbs , slid up through the hole with ease , like l said they squeeze up like a sponge and you know how slippery they are .
The fish grabber if you havnt seen one is a dull nosed tool the grabs the pikes lower lip and dont penetrate the lip what so ever , and is the best way to lift a big pike out of a hole , much better than grabbing them with your hand behind the gills , now that DOES damage the fish.

Cowtown guy · #15 12-08-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimboy

Yes l have , actually it weighed 28 lbs , slid up through the hole with ease , like l said they squeeze up like a sponge and you know how slippery they are .
The fish grabber if you havnt seen one is a dull nosed tool the grabs the pikes lower lip and dont penetrate the lip what so ever , and is the best way to lift a big pike out of a hole , much better than grabbing them with your hand behind the gills , now that DOES damage the fish.

I wonder what happens to all of the internal organs as they get squished out of place?

What about all of the slime that is left on the ice? Its there for a reason. It is intended to stay on the fish and protect them from bacterias and such. Contrary to popular belief it doesn't form again in a few minutes.

weedcatcher · #16 12-08-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowtown guy

I wonder what happens to all of the internal organs as they get squished out of place?

What about all of the slime that is left on the ice? Its there for a reason. It is intended to stay on the fish and protect them from bacterias and such. Contrary to popular belief it doesn't form again in a few minutes.

Oh please. If you catch a fish that big, then you're going to be holding it [probably like Mr. Christy did with his arm] and taking pics. Where does the slime go then? You're very concerned about the well-being of these fish, so I suggest you not hurt them at all. Don't fish. When you put a big hook into it and haul it up, you're not TICKLING it!

It's not a big deal to mark an oversized hole. You're more concerned about the slime on the fish than a kid going under the ice. Give your head a shake.

Some people.

Quite a lot of jerks on here.

It's called 'having consideration for others' and it's not a difficult concept. Cut your big holes, Fine. But MARK THEM WHEN YOU'RE DONE! It's only gonna take you a couple seconds to pile some tall snow around it or put in a stick or something.

Get rid of the 'Don't tell me what to do" attitude. You'd think this was an American forum.