Ice Fishing Site » Uncategorized http://icefishingsite.com Join the revolution in ice fishing! Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:41:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Seafoam In Your Gas Auger – A Great Way To Extend The Life Of Your Auger http://icefishingsite.com/2008/12/22/seafoam-in-your-gas-auger-a-great-way-to-extend-the-life-of-your-auger/ http://icefishingsite.com/2008/12/22/seafoam-in-your-gas-auger-a-great-way-to-extend-the-life-of-your-auger/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:19:05 +0000 http://icefishingsite.com/?p=208 We all know that gas engines that sit for any period of time are bound to have problems at some point.  In order to make sure that they continue to run well over the course of many years, maintenance is definitely required. 

To that end, one great thing you can do for your gas ice auger is to put Seafoam in the gas.  This does three things. 

1. it stabilizes the gas and allows for it to remain "good" for a longer period of time.  Gas is known to go "stale" in about 30 days if not treated.

2. It reduces the liklihood of water entering the gas.  This can be a real issue with a gas ice auger due to the varying temperatures is will invariably see.

3. Probably most importantly, it cleans the carbs and can help remove buildup that has occured over time.  More importantly, it keeps your already clean and new engine that way!

It is a simple process, when you get the gas from the station, simply put 1 ounce of Seafoam in for every 1 gallon of gasoline you purchase.  It has been helping engines for years.  Don't let a balky auger keep you away from ice fishing this winter.

]]> http://icefishingsite.com/2008/12/22/seafoam-in-your-gas-auger-a-great-way-to-extend-the-life-of-your-auger/feed/ 0 How much ice is made in a 24 hour period at different temps? An ice making chart! http://icefishingsite.com/2008/12/10/how-much-ice-is-made-in-a-24-hour-period-at-different-temps-an-ice-making-chart/ http://icefishingsite.com/2008/12/10/how-much-ice-is-made-in-a-24-hour-period-at-different-temps-an-ice-making-chart/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:49:20 +0000 http://icefishingsite.com/?p=151 Through my travels on the internet I happened upon this cool chart to estimate how much ice is being made each night at different temperatures.  Please do not use this as a hard fast rule or make any decisions that might harm you if you are wrong, but here is the chart:

Average Air Temp Degrees F Starting Ice Thickness (inches)
Skim 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
30 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0
25 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
20 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3
15 2.0 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4
10 2.6 1.8 1.4 1.1 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5
5 3.2 2.3 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.6
0 3.8 2.7 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.2 1.1 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.7
-5 4.4 3.1 2.4 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8
-10 5.0 3.5 2.7 2.2 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9
-15 5.6 4.0 3.0 2.4 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0
-20 6.2 4.4 3.3 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2

The source of this information can be found at: http://fishingvermont.net/images/Ice/Ice_th1.jpg

]]> http://icefishingsite.com/2008/12/10/how-much-ice-is-made-in-a-24-hour-period-at-different-temps-an-ice-making-chart/feed/ 0 How To Use An Underwater Ice Fishing Camera Vertically http://icefishingsite.com/2008/11/29/how-to-use-an-underwater-ice-fishing-camera-vertically/ http://icefishingsite.com/2008/11/29/how-to-use-an-underwater-ice-fishing-camera-vertically/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:24:44 +0000 http://icefishingsite.com/?p=112 As discussed in an earlier post using an underwater camera to fish horizontally, ice fishing cameras can be a great tool to understand the fishing world below the ice. However, certain species are known to shy away from cameras at the level that camera is at.  The walleye is a great example of this.

To combat this, yet still use our cameras to help us on the ice simply change the way you are using the camera.  Rather than the standard horizontal position, tilt your camera so that it is pointing straight down.  This still allows the use of the camera, but puts the camera at a level above the fish that is much less likely to spook it.  Most models have a clip of some sort on the back of the camera fin that will allow for the camera cord to be attached and have the camera mounted vertically.  If not, it is a simple addition of a clip placed in a small hole on the back.

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