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Offline 74redone

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Whats the best power auger out there?
« on: Feb 18, 2010, 11:35 PM »
 I;m going to buy a power auger and was wondering what is the best all round auger out there. I'm going to go with a 6" or 8" . Thanks for the help!
  Matt

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #1 on: Feb 18, 2010, 11:48 PM »
Used a gator on monday three 8 inch holes through 15 inches of ice all under a minute. No waiting for it to warm up, no binding up in the ice. I thought watching a flasher was awesome using the gator blew my mind. I don't own it some day i probably will but having to get to use it was great.
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #2 on: Feb 18, 2010, 11:52 PM »
A FREE one! ;) Ah, Just kidding, we got ours off craigslist, an oldey but a goody! One that drills holes in the ice! Thats the one I vote for! :)
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #3 on: Feb 19, 2010, 12:46 AM »
Just Bought The Battery Operated Strikemaster Lazer 12000 and It's Awesome,It Cuts Through Ice Likea Hot Nife through Butter.No Fumes,and Quiet.

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #4 on: Feb 19, 2010, 01:09 AM »
I love my Gator,

I have done alot of "testing" if you want details of the older model attacker 12ah batts, PM me.  I am not sure what the specs on the new ones are, but I would think they'd be similar in performance.

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #5 on: Feb 19, 2010, 05:49 AM »
Gas-Eskimo
Electric-Ice Gator
END OF DECUSSION ;)
Jig em up!

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #6 on: Feb 19, 2010, 06:24 AM »
6 or 8 inch older  jiffy  wont let you down.any of the new augers are made cheap

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #7 on: Feb 19, 2010, 07:32 AM »
8" Jiffy Lightning (model 77)

going on 10 years and no problems.


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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #8 on: Feb 19, 2010, 08:57 AM »
     



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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #9 on: Feb 19, 2010, 11:45 AM »
Mine!!!!!
It seems to go from zero to hero all some have to do is lie.

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #10 on: Feb 19, 2010, 11:52 AM »
honestly, the Jiffy Model 30 probably is the most known auger out there of the Jiffy line.  It does not come with the "glamour" of the other Jiffy's or other makes out there but it will last you a lifetime and will not let you down.

IMO: people who own electric augers will spend more in the long run than you will with a gas auger. Think about the upkeep of an electric and finding a repair shop in your area.

buy what you can afford and take care of it.

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #11 on: Feb 19, 2010, 11:54 AM »
8" Jiffy Lightning (model 77)

going on 10 years and no problems.


Wiener

Ill second that 8 years with no troubles.
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #12 on: Feb 19, 2010, 11:59 AM »
Kluge....Keco LLC  When you get serious......

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #13 on: Feb 19, 2010, 11:59 AM »
One that runs all year and starts the next!! They all cut ice you just have to take care of them!!

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #14 on: Feb 19, 2010, 12:03 PM »
One that starts and runs !!!!!
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #15 on: Feb 19, 2010, 12:14 PM »
thats the first ive heard of the keco augers, wow what else do they do other than drill your hole
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #16 on: Feb 19, 2010, 02:51 PM »
Kluge....Keco LLC  When you get serious......

 

 
BOSS 53-7.5
 
 MODEL BOSS 53-7.5P

      BOSS 53 POWERHEAD WITH 7  1/2 INCH
      PROFESSIONAL DRILL                                       
                                             PRICE  $1045.00


 

 
BOSS 53-8.5
 
 MODEL BOSS 53-8.5UL
             BOSS 53 POWERHEAD WITH 8  1/2 INCH
             ULTRA-LIGHT DRILL
                                              PRICE   $1095.00

MODEL BOSS 53-8.5P
             BOSS 53 POWERHEAD WITH 8  1/2 INCH
             PROFESSIONAL DRILL
                                              PRICE   $1045.00

You would have to be serious at those prices. :cookoo:

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #17 on: Feb 19, 2010, 04:15 PM »
 Okay I found a new Jiffy Model 30 with a 10" auger for $299. The only problem is I don't really want a 10" auger. I would rather have an 8" or even better would be a 6" but I'm not sure if Jiffy offers that. Anybody want to trade for an 8" or 6"?
 Thanks
  Matt

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #18 on: Feb 19, 2010, 05:15 PM »
Well, I would disagree...no repairs needed, two years now and I have not spent money on:

Plugs, oil,gas stabilizer or even a new pull cord and the list goes on ..from what I HAVE had to replace on my gas augers in the 10 years I fished without a power auger...

Cheers!!

honestly, the Jiffy Model 30 probably is the most known auger out there of the Jiffy line.  It does not come with the "glamour" of the other Jiffy's or other makes out there but it will last you a lifetime and will not let you down.

IMO: people who own electric augers will spend more in the long run than you will with a gas auger. Think about the upkeep of an electric and finding a repair shop in your area.

buy what you can afford and take care of it.
“The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope”

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #20 on: Feb 19, 2010, 05:57 PM »
Strikemaster lazer.

Cuts through 2ft of ice in 8 seconds.
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #21 on: Feb 19, 2010, 05:59 PM »
I'm more than happy with the 10" hole my jiffy makes.Makes life sooooooooooo much easier .
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #22 on: Feb 19, 2010, 07:02 PM »
my wife bought me my first power auger this year for christmas.  she bought me the jiffy stx pro 2 and i have to say its awesome.  starts easy and cuts amazing. 
 

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #23 on: Feb 20, 2010, 07:01 AM »
You did good, You can pick up a used jiffy off season for about $100.  8 inch is the most common but you will like the 10 inch.  You can allways keep that jiffy 30 running good.  keep good parts in the carb and you will have it for life.

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #24 on: Feb 20, 2010, 09:01 AM »
Okay I found a new Jiffy Model 30 with a 10" auger for $299. The only problem is I don't really want a 10" auger. I would rather have an 8" or even better would be a 6" but I'm not sure if Jiffy offers that. Anybody want to trade for an 8" or 6"?
 Thanks
  Matt

Email or call Jiffy and ask about trading lower units with them.  If the one you're buying is brand new, I'd bet they'll let you send the 10" to them and they'll send you whichever size you want in return.  Would cost you the time and effort of mailing the lower unit but seems like a small price to get what you really want.

Jiffy offers a few sizes that you can't find in stores.  Check their website.

And my answer to the "best" question is:  Whichever one you have in your hands at the time. 

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #25 on: Feb 20, 2010, 10:43 AM »
I have owned a few brands over the years but my current one by far is the best I have used....... Nils Master.

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #26 on: Feb 23, 2010, 10:24 AM »
my vote goes to the strikemaster lazermag express. it's just awesome...

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #27 on: Feb 23, 2010, 11:27 AM »
Another vote for Strikemaster LazerMag Express. Not very expensive, 24#'s and fast! Fin

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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #28 on: Feb 26, 2010, 08:24 AM »
Gas -NILS
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Re: Whats the best power auger out there?
« Reply #29 on: Mar 04, 2010, 10:28 AM »
it all comes down what you like.I have used jiffy for over 20 years. I have also used strikemaster,Eskimo they all cut good.They all cut good with sharp blades. I say if you have friends with any of these brands see if you can use them and you choose which one you like the best and go from there. IMO its go JIFFY or go HOME
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