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Auger help
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I am getting to old to drill holes for the entire family with my manual ice auger.
Santa is hoping to help upgrade the family ice fishing trips with a new power auger this year. When I go to sportsman’s warehouse the power augers all look about the same except for the price tag. Anybody have some recommendations for the best auger for the price (Santa is on a limited budget). The size of the hole is not that important to us, mostly we just care about getting holes in the ice so we can all fish (including me).
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#2
I've got the Eskimo Mako 43cc 10" they have in sportsmans for $369.99...mine is hardly used and I'm selling for $245....
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#3
I don't post much, but I felt like I had to on this after using my new auger. Do yourself a favor and google "k drill" ice auger if you haven't already. I have used an 8" NILS auger for years and it is now for sale. The k drill is by far, superior in my opinion. If you have an 18 volt or better drill, I would highly recommend the k drill. Combined weight is under 10 pounds, lifetime free sharpening on blades, and replacement blades are only around $40. It always starts, and it cuts amazingly. I used it this last weekend at Strawberry, and it is unreal. The key to the whole system is a good drill/battery. Just wanted to offer that up if you hadn't heard of them already. Way cheaper than a gas auger too, if your in the market for one of those. I am not afiliated with the company at all. I just thought I would pass it along. Be safe all, and have a great ice season.
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#4
I bought an ION electric auger last year and will gladly say I do not see myself going back to a gas auger! Always starts, no noise, no fumes in the tent and a battery will last several trips without a charge depending on how many holes you are drilling.
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#5
While I cannot speak to the electric augers, I have a Jiffy propane auger that is on its 4th season. That thing will drill and drill and gets through the ice great. Its a bit heavy being a 4 stroke, but never have to worry about spilling gas etc. I have yet to sharpen the blades and dont plan on it this year. Not sure what your budget is, but I did my research and ended up with this one. My friend has a nills hand auger that he swears by but I have never personally used one. But I hear they cut better than all other hand augers,
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#6
I got the Nils convertible last year! You can use an 18 volt drill and if for some reason your drill stops working, it also comes with a handle so you can hand drill your holes and I can tell you that hand drilling with this thing is VERY easy, I was blown away at how almost effortlessly hand drilling was. And it is light in weight.
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#7
+1 on the Jiffy Propane auger. I've had mine for 5 years now and love it. I have heard good things about the K Drill. I like 10 inch holes so I may hold out until they come up with the 9 or 10 inch version and give it a try then.
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I must agree that the propane augers are the way to go. I have had several two stroke augers and I got sick of mixing fuel for them and trying to get them to start on the ice. Another thing to keep in mind is the fact that the smell of fuel and oil on your hands will find its way onto your bait and then you may be wondering why fishing is so poor. I can tell you that from experience. Last year I purchased the new Eskimo HC40 propane 4 stroke and it has been great. It starts great and has a lot of power. A couple weeks ago, my heart sank when I dropped the auger hard and broke a couple parts. After a call to Ardisam (Eskimo) they sent out the parts free of charge even after explaining that it was my fault. That's good customer service. I don't think you can go wrong with the HC40. My two cents.
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