Ice scoop

Whats every one using? I have tried them all and I always go back to the 3.99 orange ice scoop. But I lost one down the hole yesterday when the wind blew my canvas slapped good enough to push my scoop straight in a hole. I always carry 2 but I figured before I buy another cheap ice scoop is there a actual better option? I don’t like the slush in halers nor the one that has 2 rods and swivels. Any thing else good ? Or just grab a big dipper ?

i still got 2 of the old metal scoops…….not saying no more or 1 is sure as hello going down next time i use it!!!

I use the big dipper BC. I like that it’s hard plastic(doesn’t freeze as much) and longer handle with ruler.

I have Big Dipper for 8 inch holes and sitting in the big hub.

Got this one as a gift that is made by rapala. Not sure if they still make it but it extends and folds and is pretty light. Use it more often than Big Dipper.

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Ripjiggen wrote:

I have Big Dipper for 8 inch holes and sitting in the big hub.

Got this one as a gift that is made by rapala. Not sure if they still make it but it extends and folds and is really light. Use it more often than Big Dipper.

they still make it, I’ve had mine for years now.

I kept breaking the orange plastic scoops so I went with a galvanized steel one.

Big Dipper. Use it year round, great for scooping big sucker minnows from the bucket too.

I use a large minnow scoop attached to a Rapala magnetic release clip with the other half connected to my bibs. Its always with you when you hole hop and never have to look for it. If you clean the holes some when you pull the auger out, it more than big enough to take care of the rest.

Just to clarify, I’m referring to a solid plastic minnow scoop.

I’ve used the Big Dipper for many years!! But my go to is no longer made, all plastic, blue handle with a hook and a red scoop, measurements to 18” on the handle.