When it comes to the world of men and their past times it is normally generally accepted that bigger is better.  And in many cases it is.  Who doesn’t like fishing out of that great 10” hole that your buddy cuts for you with his enormous gas ice auger?  But there are times when a smaller ice auger is in order and actually preferable.  It is these times that a 6 inch ice auger and especially a 4 inch ice auger really shine.

So When Is The Best Time To Use  A 4 Inch Auger?

The best time to use a small ice auger is when you are targeting small fish.  The diameter of an auger has a huge impact on how hard it is to cut through the ice.  For this reason a hand ice auger is all you would need to cut those small holes when you are ice fishing crappie or other small fish like sunfish and perch.  Dave Genz has been known to say that show him a lake where you need bigger than a 6 inch auger to catch panfish and he’ll bring the bait!  Even for those pigs you can often get by with a small hole such as one that a 4” auger cuts.  And your muscles will thank you as it is quite a lot easier to cut them.

Use a  4 inch auger to cut your transducer hole for your flasher

Ice fishing without an ice fishing flasher is akin to fishing blind, so I am sure you would never leave home without one.  That said, when you are pulling a fish up your hole the line always gets wrapped up with the transducer and can lead to missed fish.  If you cut a second hole right next to the hole you are fishing with a small auger you can still get all the benefits of your Vexilar fish finders, but don’t have to worry about the ducer giving you problems.  This can be especially helpful when ice fishing pike or ice fishing walleye.

What brand auger should I buy

This is often a fight similar to Chevy vs Ford, so I won’t belabor this point too far, but it has been my experience that the Nils Master ice augers are the most superior cutting auger on the market.  If you can get your hand on a 4” auger from them you can cut through a lot of ice in a short period of time.  That said, the Strikemaster Lazer 4 inch ice auger is a nice buy as well.

When it comes to ice fishing gear there is no doubt that the most beneficial tool that you can purchase is an ice fishing flasher.  While an ice fishing camera can greatly improve your results on the ice you it is really only successful with certain species.  You won’t be able to use that camera very well when ice fishing walleye, but it will do wonders to increase your success while ice fishing panfish like sunfish.  However, another panfish that is targeted greatly that requires a flasher to truly dominate through the ice is the crappie.  Crappie are well known to suspend in the water column and are very catchable if you are able to get your ice fishing jig to the correct level.  This is where an ice fishing flasher comes in.

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Check Ebay to find a great deal on a used Vexilar

The most common place that I go when trying to find a used Vexilar is Ebay.  There is always a wide array of models available, the prices are generally pretty good, and with Paypal you have recourse to get your money back should something be amiss.  Luckily I have not had to use the Paypal fraud protection in my experience, but rest assured it is very friendly to buyers.  When you are looking for a used Vexilar for sale, remember that you want to get a unit that is in good shape and will last for years.  Thankfully Vexilar makes a great product that stands the test of time.  On top of that there seems to be a never ending supply of people that try the ice fishing game and enjoy it for a year and then decide that they don’t have the drive to keep it going.  This is where you come in to get a deal on the flasher.  Look for a relatively newer unit and one that hasn’t been used many times.  Once you have the unit it may be in your best interest to buy a new Vexilar battery.  The most common problems with Vexilars is the batteries won’t charge fully after a while and then units won’t function correctly.

Finding used Vexilars for sale on Craigslist

Craigslist is a great place to find used stuff to add to your ice fishing arsenal (in addition to several other things around the home).  My biggest problem with these transactions is that you need to go and meet the person to make the exchange (have had MANY problems with making sure that people meet me after setting up a time and place to meet) as well as there being no recourse should the item purchased not work after getting it home.