Ice Auger

[kj]

It is getting close to that time of year again. Ice fishing is all I do anymore. I read about the Nils augers often and think about one, but never follow thru. Maybe this year??? I have a gas auger and it has been, and still is, a great auger. Yes, it is heavy, but I drag my gear out onto the ice with a snowmobile, so weight and bulk is not an issue. Here is my question... I read from the guys who have them that they claim they are as quick as a power auger, but I have noticed everyone talks about drilling thru 4 to 12 inches of ice. Later in the season when I go to strawberry, the ice will run in depths of 24 to 30 inches, sometimes more. How do those setups compare to power augers when drilling thru that much ice. The drag has got to be hard on the cordless drill if you are going thru that much ice. Who of you have used a cordless drill setup when drilling thru 15 plus inches of ice and what has been your experience? Also, what is the thickest ice you have drilled thru and size of hole. I drill 8 inch holes with my power auger. Still not convinced the cordless drill method is superior to or even equal to the 8" gas auger, other than less weight and bulk.
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