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Never have used an Ion myself. We did a speed test between a brand new 8" Ion X and my 8" K Drill. The K Drill drills close to two holes to every one the Ion X can. I have nothing against the Ion augers but I like my K Drill better. Its twice as fast at half the weight.
Good post on one of the other electric options. I've watched videos on this & it was quite impressive. To each their own, people will get what they feel comfortable with & can afford. Either way, both set-ups are electric & will only get better & gain even more popularity in the future. This wave of popularity w/the future technological advancements will eventually make the gas/propane options almost obsolete. As far as speed tests go, I really don't get this so I have to ask. DO HARDWATER FISHERMEN SERIOUSLY TAKE TO THE ICE THINKING ABOUT HOW FAST THEY CAN PUNCH A HOLE?? When I hit the ice I'm just hoping I can find & catch fish. Everyone stay safe & enjoy the rest of the season !!
I ran my clam plate with the gear reduction box and 8" Mora today for the first time, I'm very happy so far, but not a lot of inches cut yet to prove anything IMO.. <°)))>{
Lets see if 2X the holes is possible.....
i have a 2 year old 8in. ion. only let me down once but i dug 20 holes earlier in the day, left it outside in 15f weather and when i went to use it in the afternoon, it would cut out. just need to pull the battery and keep in shelter till' you need it again. no issues. i wanted a 10in. bit and buy a spare new ion x battery but will cost me more than a new auger. plus the ion struggles w/ the 10in. bit so I'm selling the ion and just ordered the new strike master lithium laser 10in. for $545 w/ shipping from fish307. bigger battery and better w/ a 10in. bit. can't wait to get it!
You must of had an old one . New ones are only a couple pounds more than an ion and not loud at all. And drill a lot more holes in a lot more ice . No louder than my atv
Any update with this setup? I'm looking into a StrikeMaster Lithium with a 10'' bit but worried about late ice ( 40'' of ice on Lake Winnipeg )
I fished with jacksmelt about a week ago. He was able to drill 5 holes in about 30" of ice with that strikemaster lithium 10". I'm sure it had more left in the tank also. I was impressed for an electric to turn the 10" bit through that much ice.
We rated the Ion Auger as our top electric ice Auger. Two different Eskimos versions came in 2nd and 3rdhttp://www.bestfishingreviews.com/electric-ice-auger-review/