Author Topic: Jiffy v Strikemaster, Auger Race (Read 13602 times)

Augie · « **on:** Feb 26, 2009, 11:04 PM »

So a friend of mine and I had a little contest this weekend...auger races. It was my new Jiffy Legend Lightning Xt 2hp 8in against his older Strikemaster 2hp 10in. He kicked the crap out of me. His Strikemaster turns with a low torque and just powered down through that hole. My Jiffy had sharp, sharp blades and I applied no pressure to it and actually had to back it off or it would grab to much and bog down. The auger rotated much faster and it really took no effort to drill the holes, but I didn't like how it took longer to drill the holes.

Granted, he's got years of experience with his auger and I have about a month with mine, but I don't see the results changing ever.

Good thing we didn't have any cash on the line, or raced for the pink slips.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 26, 2009, 11:17 PM »

Man your goning to upset alot of jiffy owners, Good thing I have a strikemaster.

Augie · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 26, 2009, 11:37 PM »

Maybe. Bottom line, it starts and runs like a champ. Something to be said for that.

I'm sure it was operator error. I still wouldn't trade my Jiffy for a Strikemaster. As bad as I was beat in that race, another buddy of mine has a Strikmaster that my Jiffy drills holes around.

fin-n-feather · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 27, 2009, 12:44 AM »

I just bought a 8" 2HP Strikemaster Lazer Mag Express this year. I also own a 8" Jiffy Model 30 3HP. I have been using both of them this year. I use the Lazer Mag when I have to pull it on my Fish traps (13 pounds lighter than the Jiffy!!) and use the Jiffy when I tip up fish by my permanent shack. Both have new sharp blades and the Strikemaster "KICKS" the Jiffy!!! I love both augers and can't bear to get rid of one. They both play there parts in my ice fishing regimen. Plus I love the roar of the Jiffy when it's cutting. I think you can probably hear them five miles away!!

f-n-f

Fry Flier · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 27, 2009, 07:09 AM »

Well I am one for team Strikemaster, I have the Electra Lazer 12000 DP and I will trade it ...................... .....never. Second year for it and it is so noisy that sometimes you can hear someone close to you fishing saying, "He must be on bad ice there he didn't even start the Auger and it fell threw". Really thinking that some day the Icegator may get a tryout.
No gas to mix, spill or forget, drill anywhere from 3 to 30 holes in an outing.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 05:11 PM »

the gas race each other but they always back down when the icegator wants to show em how it is done!

tommy-n · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 06:09 PM »

What the hell, are you a damn cheerleader for that thing or what

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 06:11 PM »

Quote from: tommy-n on Mar 04, 2009, 06:09 PM

What the hell, are you a d**n cheerleader for that thing or what

sure am!

tommy-n · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 06:14 PM »

you obviously like it, your out of control

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 06:52 PM »

best 389 bucks spent

MichiganMan · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:06 PM »

My strikmaster 2000 mag isn't fast, I don't think. I see AND HEAR quite a few jiffy's and eskimo's blowing holes much faster than me. However, what my strikmaster is; is lite, easy to start (always), and user friendly on my 60 yr old body. But my bass boat is fast

beerbellybob106 · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:09 PM »

i just bought a strikemaster mag 2000 with 8in cuttin and it is the fastest auger i have used

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:17 PM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Mar 04, 2009, 06:52 PM

best 389 bucks spent

I'm waiting till they make the 12" model with NiMH batteies - I think they are due out next fall.

tommy-n · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 06:17 AM »

The race I'm waiting too see is where they all line up and drill 100 holes each, non stop. Icegator would not even show up at that race if they were invited.

ice dawg · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 04:02 PM »

I'm just glad to have an auger that makes noise after I pull on a rope and I don't have to turn a handle to get it to turn.

chazmatic · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 18, 2009, 04:13 PM »

amen dawg

miket. · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 18, 2009, 04:22 PM »

Quote from: beerbellybob106 on Mar 04, 2009, 07:09 PM

i just bought a strikemaster mag 2000 with 8in cuttin and it is the fastest auger i have used

i am gonna second that, very reliable, starts all the time, pretty quickand descent on gas! the only thing i would change if ever, is the size of the auger itself. i use the 10 inch jammy and have the 6 inch auger to change if needed. i would like to see a 12 inch to interchange.

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 18, 2009, 05:06 PM »

Quote from: miket. on Aug 18, 2009, 04:22 PM

i am gonna second that, very reliable, starts all the time, pretty quickand descent on gas! the only thing i would change if ever, is the size of the auger itself. i use the 10 inch jammy and have the 6 inch auger to change if needed. i would like to see a 12 inch to interchange.

Yea! 12" auger, that's what I'm waiting for. As long as my 10" Jiffy purrs I'll be waiting. Think I'll design a little header for that Jiffy 30 this summer, see if I can a little more performance/noise out of the old girl.

Hard stuff · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 18, 2009, 09:43 PM »

Why do you guys need a 12" ? Spearing

??

I couldnt see useing it in traveled areas or around kids . + youd have to mark it before abandoning it , Just to keep others safe right ?

Mainedog · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 18, 2009, 10:07 PM »

Oh boy. August 18 and the 10" vs 12" hole debate is off and running....
Not far behind, the Jiffy/Strikemaster/Gator debate.
Oh boy is it going to be a great year!

MD

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 03:55 AM »

Quote from: Hard stuff on Aug 18, 2009, 09:43 PM

Why do you guys need a 12" ? Spearing ??

I couldnt see useing it in traveled areas or around kids . + youd have to mark it before abandoning it , Just to keep others safe right ?

Big fish!

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 06:02 AM »

Beat me to it md! lol well it got a chuckle Ill leave it at that time to dissapear for a few minutes as I have a few 1 lb propane bottles to fill off the 20 lber!

holehawg · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 06:07 AM »

it aint about fast ....i'll take the jiffy over the long haul....plus i cant wait to hear how many seasons the ice gator gets out of a battery before ya gotta start buying new ones...they cant be cheap....

this will get hazzy going...

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 06:08 AM »

doubt the batteries will be too bad 20 -30 bucks maybe was at cabellas the other day and bought a battery for the vex 8 ah battery 19.99

Hard stuff · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 05:26 PM »

Quote from: Mainedog on Aug 18, 2009, 10:07 PM

Oh boy. August 18 and the 10" vs 12" hole debate is off and running....
Not far behind, the Jiffy/Strikemaster/Gator debate.
Oh boy is it going to be a great year!

MD

No debate here

Just wondering what these guys need it for.The dude sayed "Big fish" , Show me the Pix !

blackbeast · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 07:43 PM »

don't come to wisconsin with that 12 in thing, its against the law!!!! i gotta say strikemaster all the way. gotta be a lazer mag though. light, fast, reliable. my strikemaster has out run any auger that I have seen. one pull and its going like a champ, weather its -40f or 80f she goes. the best part is its one of the lightest 2 hp on the market. I can't say a bad thing about mine. thats just my two shinners worth!

Hard stuff · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 09:53 PM »

10" max in Illinois too .
I seen some pictures of huge sturgeon comein up what looks to be a 12" hole , man they squezzed them up .When they fish for sharks in iceland they have a 3 foot hole 8)

Ill find the pix

Edit: Im sorry its greenland

http://www.greenland-guide.gl/sharkchallenge/programme.htm

ice 45 · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 19, 2009, 10:05 PM »

Love the strikemaster never let me down except when i broke the recoil.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #28 on:** Aug 20, 2009, 08:23 AM »

it appears too much gov influence!

goverment trying to protect stupid people!! making laws about hole sizes lol

Iceshanty · « **Reply #29 on:** Aug 20, 2009, 08:55 AM »

Wi rules say holes up to 12 inches, but no larger. They do cut some huge holes for the sturgeon spearing season on lake winnibago.

-Scott

Quote from: FISHFORPIKE on Aug 19, 2009, 07:53 PM

So what is the "law" - exactly, in Wisconsin? Just curious. This one of the greatest debates - every year.

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