HELP

[gamefisher]

i still have 2 old mod. 30 jiffys . one i bought new 2 yrs. before tecumseh went out of bussiness. the other o got for $75 from my wifes uncle. its the stick side design and its early 80's but the thing looks new. both run great but ive gone to the 40v strikemaster but when the ice has 2 layers and over 2ft thick only them old jiffys will get it done. why ill never get rid of them. i too leave one in my permanent.

Jiffy used to provide the handle conversion for the old one arm bandits Steve, not sure if the still do or not.  Smart to hang onto for the conditions you guys in the north routinely face that battery and propane wont cut the mustard on, it will always go.

[JDK]

Smart to hang onto for the conditions you guys in the north routinely face that battery and propane wont cut the mustard on, it will always go.

Having fished central Maine a bit more the last few years, the differences in conditions is amazing.

[9huskies]

I haven't found anything that my 40 volt Strikemaster won't drill through. Multiple layers of ice, water and slush don't faze it.

[woodchip]

It sure is nice to use battery drill. No carrying  heavy auger, no gas can, My k-drill  drills tru 2' of ice no problem . its just necessary to lift out slush every 3 to 4"  because of the light  fins.

[Linedogg104]

I'm pretty sure I want an electric one now. Use it to mix my cocktails for me

[MarkNFish]

I often hear guys say that they like their battery powered drills, but keep a Jiffy on hand as a back-up "just in case."  If you need a back-up, why not just have the back-up?  I'm sure the battery augers are great under certain conditions, but as others have already said, nothing beats the blat of an old Jiffy at zero-dark thirty on a cold, calm morning

[woodchip]

Ive had 4 jiffies and i finally sold them all. No gas or motor problems , and now i can carry more tackle ,and i can hear whats going on around me.  I felt bad after i sold them because of the facy of passing on a un wanted problem to people like you

[Steve H.]

I felt bad after i sold them because of the facy of passing on a un wanted problem to people like you

Don't feel bad.   

Funny, last Jiffy I bought was second-hand from an old timer down the road from you in Falmouth.  Now I'm running a Milwaukee/LiteFlite setup and couldn't be happier.

[Bourbon and Bass]

Ive had 4 jiffies and i finally sold them all. No gas or motor problems , and now i can carry more tackle ,and i can hear whats going on around me.  I felt bad after i sold them because of the facy of passing on a un wanted problem to people like you

"Caveat Emptor" 

[woodchip]

"Caveat Emptor"  Less drinking ,  ( more Jigging)

[Moosemonster]

If trappee jjm doesn't need that bit id be interested. How much? Is the blade detachable? Also what shape is it in.

I have the entire shaft with the blade on it. PM me if you are interested.

[jacksmelt71]

Jiffy used to provide the handle conversion for the old one arm bandits Steve, not sure if the still do or not.  Smart to hang onto for the conditions you guys in the north routinely face that battery and propane wont cut the mustard on, it will always go.

i looked around and the conversion kits, if you can find them, are stupid expensive. 1st. auger i ever used was a stick handle that dad had. drilled with it 20yrs and never broke my wrist but ol' man taught us to keep it against our leg and if it bound up just let the damned thing go!

[jacksmelt71]

Having fished central Maine a bit more the last few years, the differences in conditions is amazing.

i agree Jay. night and day from fishing up here. did you hear some guy went thru on his sled near pelletier island yesterday? lucky he was only in 5ft. of water. only 3in. at the sporting club.

[woodchip]

Close to shore there will be a lot of sink in shallow water . Water still rising on some lakes , Very important to fish with a friend that knows the area, Not a good time to let someone riding around with out showing them the danger areas!!!!

[AT Grimaldi]

I have had a few Jiffys over the past 10 years.  where I fish, it doesn't' get that cold where I need the gas, and am grateful for the weight savings, leverage of my existing tools and batteries, and now all cordless drill with the K Drill.  I traded my three augers to Dag's and was able to get a K Drill plus some other gear.  Besides, my 10 yr old can now drill the holes for me all day long. 

BTW, if you ever need professional help with that Jiffy, I highly recommend Dylan from Dag's Bait.  He has treated me very well over the years.

 - ATG

[Fish Wayniac]

I have the 10" yellow jiffy posted, nearly 30 years, could have been the year came out even, $300 brand new.  I think it has seen two plugs and new blade once.  Probably drilled a million holes, with tru fuel it just starts and goes every time, every year.

I also have the Jiffy Legend. Ever since I switched to True Fuel it runs even better. It’s more $ but worth every
Drop. My buddy just bought a K- drill and those work great and not as heavy. Someday I will make the switch .🥶

[Wago14]

Jiffy's will always have their place and I still have 2. Its funny how quickly people get the newest equipment and turn against the tried and true so quickly like you are a Neanderthal for still using it. Don't get me wrong, the electric/drill augers are awesome lighter and require less maintenance, buts lets be real the ole Jiffy's got us here and still cant be beat in 2+ feet of ice.