8 best ice screws

Types of ice screws and their price

In specialized stores, they will offer several types of ice augers, they are distinguished by the type of drive:

• Manual is the most common. You can drill ice with it with some effort with your hands. There are one-handed options, in which the handle is located on the same axis with the auger. Two-handed ones are distinguished by handles spaced on opposite sides of the axis. The cost of models of this type starts from 1,500 rubles.
• Gasoline powered by an internal combustion engine, this model proved to be excellent at low temperatures. A gas-powered ice screw can be used to drill large holes, but exhaust fumes and engine noise can scare fish away. The cost of the product ranges from 25-50 thousand rubles, it depends on many additional factors.
• The electric is powered by a battery. The advantages are low noise level during operation and high performance indicators with reasonably convenient operation. A high-quality ice drill powered by electricity will cost from 18 to 30 thousand rubles.

Each of these models has either a telescopic design or a removable handle. These characteristics will simplify transportation, allow you to drill a hole in a reservoir with a significant layer of frozen ice.

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Serrated and spherical knives

There are a variety of drill cutters on the fishing market today. The most common are:

• Serrated.
• Oval.
• Universal.
• Stepped.

All of them are designed for different types of surfaces and weather conditions. To choose the right ones, you need to know how they differ:

Toothed - an irreplaceable assistant in the fight against highly moist ice. They will help out when winter is already receding and the water from the spring sun begins to wash out small channels on the surface of the reservoir, abundantly saturating the ice layer. The small contact area reduces the resistance force. It is worth noting that the blades must be “run in” (approximately 30-40 holes), during which time drilling can be a little aggressive. Some manufacturers may have a "snack" when it gets from the ice into the water.

Oval (spherical) - Suitable for almost all possible types of ice cover on water bodies. As a rule, spherical ones are included in the basic set with most ice augers of well-known companies that are present on the Russian market. Unfortunately, this form has one, but a critical drawback: the cutters get dull pretty quickly, and it's almost impossible to sharpen them at home.

Auger and its method of welding with an axis

In this case, we will focus on one of the most problematic areas of the tool - the auger. Or rather, by the way it is attached to the axis of the ice screw.

There are two options for attaching the auger to the axle - a version with a fully welded "tape" and a method of full welding, going along the entire length. One can not argue about the advantages of this or that mounting method and there is no point in comparing them. The quality of the weld is the criterion by which the product is selected.

For example, there are models with a fixture such as spot welding - this is a problem among Russian products, but spot welding of foreign ice drills is of very high quality. If we talk about fully welded augers, then the Rapala ice augers can be cited as an example.

Ice screw build quality and connection of elements

There are several types of connection of ice screw elements into one structure - removable, folding and telescopic types. Folding models are the most common type of drilling tool. As for the telescopic ones, they can be adjusted in height for ease of use.

Almost all products are made of two elements, which are connected by an axial lock. If you opt for three-piece models, then there will be two axle locks. Rapala UR 3-115-1000 can be cited as an example of a two-axis ice screw.

Comfort handle

Modern ice augers are equipped with two handles set apart along the axis. This design stroke allows you to drill more comfortably by applying more force to the tool. Thus, the fisherman manages to distribute the effort evenly.

As for reliability, the new products are distinguished by better quality rubber that does not crack in the cold.

When buying a new product, it is recommended to pay attention to the models where the handles have a limiting rim. So, when drilling holes even with mittens, hands will not slip off the instrument.

Product overview

Today, Nero offers a wide range of its products, in which it is quite easy to choose a right or left rotation ice screw that meets all the wishes of the fisherman.

• The Nero-mini-110T is a telescopic ice auger. Its working characteristics: weight - 2215 g, hole diameter - 110 mm, transport length equal to 62 cm, thickness of ice that it drills - up to 80 cm.
• The Nero-mini-130T (improved 110T model) is also a telescopic ice auger with an increased working diameter of 130 mm.
• Nero-sport-110-1 is a competitive ice auger with a blade specially designed to get a hole in the shortest possible time. With a working diameter of 110 mm, the drill can handle 1 m 10 cm of ice.
• Nero-110-1 - with a mass of 2.2 kg, it can drill a hole 110 cm deep.

• The Nero-130-1 is a modern reinterpretation of the previous model with a difference in working diameter increased to 130 mm and a slight increase in weight up to 2400 g.
• Nero-140-1 is an elaborate version of Nero-110-1 with increased performance - 140 mm with a weight of 2.5 kg, the depth of the hole is up to 110 cm.
• Nero-150-1 is one of the largest ice augers in the Nero line with a working diameter of 150 mm, a weight of 2 kg 700 g and the ability to create a hole of 1.1 m.
• The Nero-110-2 differs from its predecessor in the length of the auger. The extra 12 cm gives this model the ability to drill 10 additional centimeters of ice.
• The Nero-130-2 received an extended auger to increase the depth of the hole.
• Nero-150-3 is another variation, in which the auger is increased by 15 cm.The weight also had to be slightly increased - it is 3 kg 210 g.

Which ice screw to choose

It will be difficult for a beginner to decide on the choice of model, and more experienced anglers cannot always find the right model. Before you go shopping, you should carefully study the market and all the necessary information, talk with more experienced comrades, read reviews about a particular model of an ice screw.

When choosing an ice screw, you should pay attention to the following:

• The length of the rod, the maximum ice thickness that can be drilled depends on it. You can increase this figure with special extension cords.
• Screw diameter, the most popular are models with indicators of 100-130 mm.
• The noise level during drilling, the loudest will be titanium products, the rest of the indicators are approximately the same.
• Accessibility of the cutting element, knives in particular. When choosing a model, it is worth asking if you can find spare knives in other stores.
• Weight, you should not choose very light models, they will show themselves perfectly in transportation, but additional efforts will be required during the drilling process.

If in the future it is planned to use an ice screw for drilling the earth, it is initially necessary to clarify the presence of special augers for a specific model taken.

Types of ice screw knives

The choice of knife type will largely depend on the thickness of the ice. If in the first ice it will be as easy as shelling pears to drill a dozen holes, then drilling a meter thick ice will be a tedious task.What's funny is that the fish will not stand still and constantly move around the reservoir and drill deep holes will definitely not give anyone pleasure.

A competent choice of knives will allow you to quickly drill even thick ice, but for this it is necessary to take into account such factors as its density, moisture content and layering. To date, manufacturers produce the following types of blades:

• Universal;
• Spherical;
• Oval and stepped.

Let's consider each type of knives separately and figure out which one is better.

Spherical ice screw knives

Ideal, adapted for various ice, regardless of its density, structure and number of layers. But, this type of blades has one significant drawback - they are difficult to sharpen. To properly sharpen the blades at the right angle, you need to know or be a professional in this matter yourself.

Variety of shapes and characteristics

In the winter season, ice screw blades are a running consumable item. Sometimes two or even three sets fail in one fishing trip. This is due to the fact that, as a rule, on all river beds the ice is simply saturated with sand and the instrument becomes completely unusable after a dozen holes. In this case, the fishing secret will help: bend the edge outward with a metal object from the inside, but this will not help for long.

The following will save you from frequent replacement of the cutting parts of the ice auger:

• Selection of quality tools and spare parts for it.
• Replacement kits should be of the same brand, or equivalent, ideally suited to the model of the ice screw.
• Correct use, transportation, cleaning and storage of inventory.

When buying, you need to consider:

1. Features of sharpening blades.
2. General geometry.
3. Heat treatment level.
4. Sample of steel.

Utility and step knives

Versatile - also referred to as flat, deserve attention of anglers for ease of maintenance. It is easy to sharpen and correct the blades yourself, thereby avoiding additional costs for the services of a professional

But in work, using a flat blade, you will have to make much more effort to drill a hole.

Stepped - this inventory is irreplaceable when the temperature drops below -15 ° C. Two blades located next to each other create a crumbling effect, which is much more efficient than a cutter for frost-hardened ice, without unnecessary stress. Under warmer temperature conditions, these auger blades are ineffective. Sharpening them yourself is not as easy as flat, but possible.

Ice screw swedish

The ice screw of the Swedish company Mora of Sweden is very popular in the CIS. A distinctive feature is the availability of interchangeable knives with a complex angle, which makes it easier and faster to make holes. Consider the following types of ice screws:

Mora Ice Easy - Uses Spiralen flat knives and a 3-position retractable handle. Can drill a hole up to 0.5 meters deep. The retractable handle from the auger is fixed at the required height. Available in four drilling diameters: 125 mm, 150 mm, 175 mm and 200 mm.

Mora Spiralen is an ice screw that uses flat knives and an arched cutting edge. Knives are sharpened at a difficult angle, which leads to an increase in drilling time, but at the same time reduces the force efforts of the fisherman. It comes in three screw diameters: 125, 150 and 175 mm.

Mora Ice Micro - designed for fishing with thin ice, but is capable of drilling up to 88 cm thick. The telescopic retractable handle has 4 locking positions in height. Uses the latest folding system - axial lock, so the transport length is only half a meter. It is presented in four versions of the auger: 110, 130, 150 and 200 mm, with spherical knives included.

Mora Expert pro - designed for high-precision drilling of wet or dry ice. You can connect an extension cord when ice thickness over 115 cm... Uses spherical knives with a straight edge. Available in four types: 110, 130, 150, 200 mm.

The Mora Nova System is a high quality ice auger with the ability to drill through thick layers of ice quickly and effortlessly using the unique Nova spherical knives with an original bend and angle. It can be used for both manual and automatic drilling thanks to the Twinlock connection. Lightweight and quiet. Available with drilling diameters of 110, 130 and 160 mm. In addition, there are extensions for both manual and automatic drilling using electric and petrol motors.

Mora Ice Arctic is an ice screw for places with harsh winters, where the ice is very thick. When using an extension cord, you can drill to a depth of 2 meters. Available in three auger diameters: 110, 130 and 150 mm.

Leningrad ice screw

The Leningrad ice screw is quite popular among winter fishing enthusiasts. It is also produced in our time. A distinctive feature of the St. Petersburg ice augers is the material from which the handle is made, the color and the device for connecting the two parts. Like any tool, it has its pros and cons.

Advantages:

• the length of the auger makes it possible to drill ice, the density of which is 70 - 80 cm;
• knives can be easily sharpened at home, but appropriate skills are required;
• the diameter of the auger allows you to drill a hole with a diameter of 130 mm.

Disadvantages:

• a small number of instrument varieties (2-3 models);
• frequent breakdowns, for example, the auger may collapse while pulling it out of the ice;
• fragile material for the manufacture of handles (cracks already at a temperature of 15 -17 degrees).

Experienced fishermen, before going out on the ice, wrap the handle with tissue-based insulating tape or adhesive tape, which makes it strong and warm.

Recently, St. Petersburg manufacturers have launched the production of titanium two- and three-blade ice augers. Yes, they are quite light in weight and strong in quality, but they have their disadvantages: the high cost of the product, fatigue of the hands from strong vibration during operation, it is rather difficult to clear the ice when freezing.

Ice augers NERO "Classic" - myth or reality?

"Volzhanka" also offers spare knives for its drills, and the assortment has 4 variants of different shapes: straight (the easiest to sharpen), stepped (positioned "for dry ice"), serrated ("for raw ice") and semicircular ( I must say, the most difficult to sharpen). It is interesting: We select a screwdriver for an ice screw

By the way, all Russian ice augers have the same knives for knives.

It is worth noting that it is beneficial to use cheap Russian knives in places where there are inclusions of sand in the ice. Any knives here quickly "sit down", but "killing" cheap ones, of course, is not as offensive as imported spherical ones, not to mention replaceable metal heads. Good to know: How to sharpen the knives of domestic ice augers yourself at home

The angle of attack of the knives, if desired, can be adjusted using spacers, which you will have to make yourself, or order from some craftsman.

By the way, advice to the manufacturer: make serial shims for adjusting the angle of attack of the knives for a certain type of ice and sell them as an additional option. For example, one spacer changes the angle by 0.5, the other by 1, and placing one on top of the other, we get 1.5.

As for the tested model "Sport", its angle of attack of knives is increased in comparison with other drills

The reasons are clear: at competitions it is very important to drill the hole first during the start in order to have time to take a promising place.

Types of knives for an ice screw

The ice screw is equipped with knives by the manufacturer, most often two types of knives can be found on products.

Flat

This type is found on models of domestically produced ice augers. Among the advantages of experienced anglers are the availability at purchase, ease of replacement if necessary, compactness, the ability to sharpen at home. The disadvantage is the frequent chipping of the corners of this type of knives.

Spherical

Such knives are found in imported ice augers, the advantages are smoothness during drilling, almost complete absence of noise, high-quality reaming of old holes, excellent work even on wet ice.

This type of drill knives is divided by configuration:

• straight lines are distinguished by an absolutely flat cutting edge;
• semicircular have a smooth rounded shape;
• toothed teeth are distinguished by an edge with slots resembling teeth;
• the ledges have two steps with a straight edge each.

The opinion and advice of experienced fishermen on choosing an ice screw

When choosing a new ice screw, you should not neglect the advice of experienced fishermen:

• When buying an imported ice screw, it is necessary to take into account that the blades will need specialized sharpening, which means that you will have to fork out for special equipment or for the services of a professional;
• Going fishing, it is recommended to take additional knives with you (preferably 2-3 sets). Often, ice has frozen debris and fine gravel, which negatively affects sharpening;
• Using spacers, you can change the angle of inclination of the knives, thereby adjusting them at the place of drilling;
• Domestic models are attractive in that they have a low cost and the knives of such products can be sharpened independently. With proper use, they will last for many years without replacement;
• Experienced fishermen choose products with an extended auger, which is ideal for drilling thick ice.

Taking into account these tips, you will not only be able to choose a high-quality and convenient drill, but also use it effectively on a pond.

Ice augers NERO, characteristics

Working rotation - right (counterclockwise). The design of the handle - "planetary". The diameter of the screw, depending on the model, - 110, 130, 140 and 150 mm. The length of the screw: 500 mm; on models with index "1L" - 620 mm, "2L" - 740 mm. Ice drilling depth - up to 1100 mm; with a telescopic extension spacer (a separate option) - up to 1800 mm; Distance between adjacent turns of the auger - 120 mm; Center-to-center distance of the knife mounting holes - 16 mm; on NERO-150 - 24 mm. Maximum transport length - no more than 0.9 m. Maximum weight, depending on the model, - from 2.2 to 2.7 kg. Fixing of sections in working position - combined - loop + shaped groove .The design of the handles is collapsible.

Ice screw "Nero" - VIDEO

Thus, we can conclude that domestic ice screws of the brands "NERO" and "TONAR" deserve the attention of fans of ice fishing in winter, and can compete with Swedish and Finnish ice screws, which in some situations have a small advantage (and sometimes not) , significantly lose in price to Russian ice screws.

Nero ice augers in video reviews

This collection contains reviews of new, and not so, models of Nero ice augers, from the manufacturer, and independent users of Volzhanka products.

Testing and reviews of NERO ice screws

Ice screw Nero
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Ice auger test NERO (Nero) from two times world champion Denis Novgorodsky
04:04

Ice screw Nero 110 and slud
02:13

Ice screw Nero Mini 1080
02:47

Ice screw Nero Sport
03:34

Diameter questions

When buying a new ice screw, professional fishermen, first of all, recommend paying attention to what kind of fish you plan to fish. For example

When buying an ice screw that can drill a hole of 10 cm, you can only catch small fish (perch - no more than 0.7 kg or pike - no more than 1 kg).

Having caught a trophy specimen, there is a high risk that the fish simply will not pass through the prepared hole and you will have to cut the line, or while keeping the fish on the surface, trim the edges of the hole, expanding it.

Attention! It should be noted that small holes in frosty weather very quickly become covered with ice, unlike large ones. But, there is also a downside - it is much easier to drill narrow holes and it will be much easier to walk on the reservoir and fish in different places .. If you are a versatile fisherman, it is better to opt for products that can drill a hole with a diameter of 12-15 cm

Almost any fish that you caught with a spoon, live bait or a jig will go through such holes in the ice. As for the drilling speed, it will not be much slower than products that can drill a hole with a diameter of 10 cm

If you are a versatile fisherman, then it is better to opt for products that can drill a hole with a diameter of 12-15 cm. Almost any fish that you catch with a spoon, bait bait or a jig will fit into such holes in the ice. As for the drilling speed, it will not be much slower than products capable of drilling a hole with a diameter of 10 cm.

Ice augers capable of drilling holes with a diameter of 13-15 cm are purchased by those fishermen who prefer to fish with girders. Products with a diameter of 13 cm are ideal for beginners who are not yet ready to spend money on several types of ice augers and have just begun to master all the intricacies of winter fishing.

When hunting for trophies, experts choose models that drill holes with a diameter of 15-20 cm. Large bream or fish, whose weight does not exceed 10 kg, can easily enter such a hole. It should be noted that drilling such a hole will take a lot of time and effort.

Tips and rules for caring for a new ice screw

If you bought a new ice screw, then you should know a number of rules for caring for the tool, which will preserve its functionality for many years:

• It is not recommended to lay out a wet ice drill in the snow - so, a crust of ice forms on it, which will create a number of problems with its further use;
• After returning from fishing, you need to take a rag and wipe the knives of the device dry from moisture;
• Do not knock knives on a hard surface (including ice). Also, it is strictly forbidden to knock ice off the knives, otherwise they will quickly become unusable;
• When using folding models, do not forget to lubricate the moving parts;
• Do not forget to take a repair kit with you on a fishing trip, which, in the event of a device malfunction, will help you quickly restore the operating characteristics of the tool.

By following these simple rules, a fisherman will be able to enjoy winter fishing with one ice screw for many years.

Icebore Heinola

The Heinola ice screw is produced by Finnish manufacturers and has two varieties: SpeedRun, which was developed especially for professionals, and EasyRun, for recreational fishing.

Heinola's Ice-screw SpeedRun is endowed with the following qualities:

• Ensuring maximum reliability and strength is achieved by a screw welded to the pipe, which has the correct cross-section.
• For good visibility, an ice screw on white snow is painted in a bright orange color.

Today the line of these ice augers consists of 4 models:

1. The Classic Sport ice screw is an excellent model for sport fishing, designed in accordance with all the requirements of this type of competition.
2. The Heinola Classic ice auger is used for the classic type of fishing, equipped with standard knives and a comfortable handle.
3. The Heinola Comfort ice auger is equipped with a simple set of knives and is also very easy to use.
4. The Heinola Compact ice screw is reliable in use. Among anglers, it is called three-part.

Peculiarities

When choosing and buying high-quality ice augers, it is imperative to make a distinction between the concepts of “ice auger” and “peshnya”, to be aware of how they are fundamentally different. Ice drills are special mechanical means for drilling in order to get holes in the ice for ice fishing. The pestle serves the same purpose, but the hole is not drilled out with its help, but hollowed out. The ice auger has three components in design: a brace, auger and cutting knives. Peshnya, in fact, is an ordinary crowbar.

The advantages of ice augers include the fact that when drilling they do not make such noise as an ice pick and do not scare away fish, they provide a high speed of obtaining a hole even in thick ice, the holes are of the correct, safe shape.

A relative disadvantage can probably be considered the constant diameter of the resulting hole, which does not always allow pulling out fish, especially large ones. If the ice pick resolves this issue quickly, then the drill will have to drill an additional hole nearby.

How to distinguish original equipment from fake?

Many distrustful fishermen tend to doubt whether they are acquiring a fake? There are many reasons for these doubts.

• Sometimes the buyer is confused by the too low price. Imported manufacturers have taught buyers that their product should be fantastically high. But practice shows that the cost of the same Nero ice screw is almost three times lower than its counterparts from the Scandinavian countries, and the quality of the domestic tool is often higher.
• The appearance of the product must match the advertising photos.
• Welded seams (especially in the places where knives are attached) with low quality of their work can always give out a fake.
• Any product must be accompanied by all relevant documents.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the Nero Mini 1080 ice auger.

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Test drive ice screws Nero and Tonar-Helios

For amateur fishing, speed is not so important, on the contrary - you want to strain less. In this regard, someone may find a special adapter very useful, with which you can connect the drill with a screwdriver. "Volzhanka" offers such adapters, and made very competently, with a handle.

Yes, and one more practical advice for those who love comfort: on the upper part it is worth putting on the foam used to insulate water pipes - this way it will be much more pleasant to carry the drill.

Technical parameters of Nero ice screws:

1. Firm: Volzhanka (Russia);
2. Model: "Sport" (902-110);
3. Hole diameter: 110 mm .;
4. Nominal length: 165 cm .;
5. Actual length: 162 cm;
6. Nominal weight: 2300 gr .;
7. Actual weight: 2220 gr.;
8. Construction type: two-handed;
9. Drilling direction: counterclockwise;
10. Auger length: 59 cm;
11. Transport length: 112 cm;
12. Base diameter: 22 mm .;
13. Handle diameter: 27 - 31 mm .;
14. Useful length of handles: 100 mm .;
15. Knives: semicircular, made of 65G steel;
16. The thickness of the knives is 4 mm .;
17. The color of the metal part of the ice screw: blue with gray;
18. Handle color: black;
19. Country of origin: Russia;
20. Estimated retail price: $ 28.

Material

Ice augers are most often made from cold rolled sheet steel with a high-quality coating over the entire surface. There are models made of titanium, but the strength and lightness of such a product completely cancels out the noise during operation, the resonant rumble will scare away all the fish in the area. In addition, a lot of ice often freezes on titanium products at low thermometer readings.

Iron is rarely used, the strength of such a product will be high, but the weight will not allow mixing over long distances.

For convenience, the handles are covered with hard rubber, it is convenient to hold on to such material, it prevents slipping, does not give off frost into the hands.

Ice screw knives are made of high quality steel.

Ice screw blades NERO

Calculated angles of attack of Nero ice augers blades make it easy to drill any ice, both wet and dry. For Nero ice augers, four different types of knives are produced: straight, semicircular, serrated and stepped.

ice screw knives "NERO"

Straight and semicircular knives (called for some reason spherical) work well on any type of ice, stepped knives on hard, dry ice, and serrated knives on soft or wet ice. Also, serrated knives are less susceptible to bluntness from sand frozen in ice. Special set of knives - art. 1004-130 (M), installed on an ice drill with a diameter of 130 mm, allows drilling holes with a diameter of 150 mm.

Ice auger blades "NERO" are compatible with ice auger blades from other manufacturers: Ivanovskiy, Leningradskiy, Tverskiy, Barnaulskiy, and Yaroslavskiy. Except blades for an ice screw with a drilling diameter of 150 mm.

For the 2012-2013 winter fishing season, taking into account the wishes of anglers in the northern regions of Russia, where the ice is much thicker, some NERO ice drills will be supplied with an extension cord that allows drilling holes in ice up to 1.80 m thick, and up to 2.5 meters with a double extension cord. Also, the telescopic ice drills NERO, 1.7 meters long, are being prepared for release, which will differ in reduced weight and increased reliability in operation.

In fairness, it should be noted that with an increase in the length of the ice screw using extension spacers, the reliability of the structure as a whole decreases. For drilling holes in thick ice, it is better to use a gas-powered ice auger (motorized ice auger), or an electric-powered ice auger (electric auger). You can't drill many holes with a hand ice drill, in 1.5-meter and thicker ice ...

Operation requirements

To ensure a long operating life for the ice auger, the following requirements must be met:

1. After buying a tool, there is no need to try to somehow fix, straighten the knives. There is no need for this, since the knives are already quite sharpened and sharp, and any intervention can only harm the tool. As a rule, then you have to turn to specialists.
2. It is recommended to follow the rules for removing ice from knives and auger. Do not put the tool on the ice after each drilling; it must be screwed into the ice so that it stands upright by itself. Such actions are able to ensure safety and painlessly remove water from the knives (frozen water prevents the hole from being drilled, the ice screw cannot catch on the ice).
3. If the auger is frozen, it is not recommended to beat off the ice with a slotted spoon, which will not only spoil the appearance of the tool, but may disable it (if the blow will be on the edge of the knife).
4. Do not hit the ice with knives to knock off frozen particles. Often, the ice from the bottom of the ice auger self-removes when drilling the next hole.

Alternatively, ice can be removed by the following method: the frozen tool is lowered into the drilled hole until the handle is bent for 10-15 minutes. Given the temperature of the water, the ice will begin to melt gradually. Then it can be easily cleaned without any rough tools. Of course, if the ice is too thick and the temperature is too low, then this method is of little use.

You should not drill holes in shallow places, since there is a high probability of water freezing to the very bottom. The blades can instantly become dull if the ice screw hits frozen sand or rocks. It is good to take an extra set of knives with you in reserve.

Rules for the operation and storage of the ice screw

With proper operation and appropriate storage conditions, the ice auger will serve faithfully for many years. This requires:

• upon arrival home, after each use of the ice screw, cover all its parts with a thin layer of machine oil;
• you cannot knock on the ice with the product, in this case the knives quickly become dull or break;
• it is categorically unacceptable to get rid of frozen ice over an open fire, the properties of the metal change and the ice screw will quickly become unusable;
• it is advisable to immediately restore the damaged coating of the auger upon arrival home, otherwise it will not be possible to avoid corrosion;
• It is not advisable to put a wet drill in the snow; in severe frost, the auger and knives will quickly freeze over;
• icy knives must not be knocked on with a hammer or other objects.

Store the product for winter fishing in a cool dry place, at the end of the season it should be carefully checked, lubricated all knees and threaded connections, paint scratches on the auger and handles. Only careful maintenance will help to extend the life of the ice screw for a long time.

An ice screw is an important angler's tool, without which there may be no winter fishing at all. The right model and careful care will allow you to enjoy your favorite activity.