Ice Drills and Accessories

Ice Fishing Auger - The Most Important Tool for Ice Fishing

Going ice fishing is enjoyable when you have the right equipment. The basic equipment for an ice fisher includes ice picks, warm ice fishing overalls, gloves, an ice fishing rod, and ice fishing lures, as well as, of course, an auger. It's also a good idea to bring along a slush scoop in your ice fishing backpack.

Ice fishing begins by drilling a hole in the ice with an auger. The auger should not be struck against the ice or lowered too deep into the drilled hole, as when moving on unfamiliar waters, the auger might hit the bottom. This can dull the blade's sharpness and, at worst, end the fishing trip. You can pump the auger a few times to bring the largest ice pieces to the surface, and the remaining slush can be removed from the hole with a slush scoop. It's a good idea to keep the auger upright during fishing by drilling it into the ice with a few turns. The auger has razor-sharp blades, so caution is key when handling an ice fishing auger.

Many hand augers are equipped with adjustable lengths, making it easy to store or transport the auger in a compact size. The handles on the auger's crank are designed with the fisher's ergonomics in mind, ensuring that using a hand auger doesn't tire the fisher even after drilling multiple holes.

Get Your Ice Fishing Auger from Ruoto

Ruoto Oy is Finland's largest fishing and hunting equipment store, where you'll also find active enthusiasts of these hobbies behind the counter. You can be sure that the products we sell are of high quality, and you'll always receive expert advice, for example, in choosing the right ice fishing auger. Order all the equipment you need for ice fishing conveniently online, or visit the nearest Ruoto Mega Store to explore the selection in person.