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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Equipment => Ice Augers => Topic started by: walleyekelly on Oct 10, 2012, 08:14 PM
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Was wondering if any owners of the StrikeMaster Strike-Lite Auger have any reviews (likes/dislikes) on that 4-stroke auger. The Strike-Lite Auger has the Subaru Robin motor. This week I have been looking at the NEW StrikeMaster Honda Lite Ice Auger (also 4-stroke), which looks like a great auger. Like the idea of the sealed case to pevent oil leaking when layed down, etc. Plus Honda makes a great long lasting motor.
Thanks
Cheers!
Walleyekelly
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Bought a SL-II a couple years ago and really enjoy using it. Did have to "upgrade" the blades to the Sweden ones as it came with China blades originally. At one time SM was replacing them, but I purchased mine after they stopped shipping new blades. Had to remove the blades to see the China engraved on them. Actually the blades lasted a season and a half before getting funky, and I drill a TON of holes too.
I've had others comment on how quiet it runs, they "borrow" it to test out a hole or two, and of course no mixing of gas. I'd buy another one in an instant if this one was ever lost or stolen.
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Thanks wyoutdoors,
Any problems with it leaking oil if the auger was sat down wrong? Just curious, I had someone mention to me that they had that problem with theirs. Just wondering if possibly it was something that just needed to be tightened on their auger or if it was common.
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Just a small amount. There is a sticker clearly stating to lay it down with "This side up", being the spark plug is up. But really there was no more leakage than other drills you see with mixed fuel spills. I do store it upright and fire it up every other month or so. A little choke, pump the fuel into the line, and starts right up. Let it idle a bit and rev a few times and shut'er off until 6-8 weeks later. SeaFoam additive btw.
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You cannot go wrong with any of the new Strikemaster Augers. I have the Solo 2.5 lazer and it is amazing, starts on 2-3 pulls every time. Runs like and sounds like a chain saw motor. The only issue with the older 4 stroke Strikemasters was laying them down and transporting them correctly. The new Honda motor does not have that issue.
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Yah, I think next week I'm gonna put my order in for the Strikemaster Honda Lite.
The $569 price is kinda high, but Honda motors are known for going forever and to have the crankcase surrounded by the bladder to prevent oil leaking is great. Just looks and sounds like an auger I will be happy with for many many years down the road.
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I have the original strike-lite with the plastic auger bit. As long as you take care of your gear no issues. i've taken that auger in the back of my truck across the state and back, and on trips over 6 hours in the back of the truck, and have yet to have an issue. i just make sure to secure it properly in the right position, the sticker made it quite obvious which side was up. No issues with the plastic on the bit either, and i've put it through ice up to 3 feet.
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Any 4 stroke will drain oil out of the crankcase if you lay it down wrong. Ever tip your lawn mower over on it's side? ::)
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Any 4 stroke will drain oil out of the crankcase if you lay it down wrong. Ever tip your lawn mower over on it's side? ::)
My wife did!! :o ONCE!!!!! >:( ;)
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I would assume the
Any 4 stroke will drain oil out of the crankcase if you lay it down wrong. Ever tip your lawn mower over on it's side? ::)
Honda will not. I have a 4 stroke weed whip of theirs, no leakage there. Lay it anyway you want. Same with my honda tiller, 50cc little four stroke, lay it down however you want.
I think they have a pressurized crankcase.
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If you watch the video on it they talk about it having a bladder around the crank case away from the oil bladder.
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I cant wait to try out the new Honda, Im sure with out a doubt it will be a nice machine. ;)
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Just curious, have you looked into the Icegator and new new Ion electric augers for the same price? No gas to mix/leak, oil, etc...
The Ion supposedly will drill 40 holes thru 2 feet of ice on a single charge. So your looking at around 80 holes thru a foot of ice. Only weighs 20lbs too
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Ice-Augers|/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/104395680/Ion-Electric-Ice-Auger/1374738.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-ice-fishing-ice-augers%2F_%2FN-1100504%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104395680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMM%253Bcat104735880&WTz_l=SBC%3BMM%3Bcat104735880%3Bcat104395680 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Ice-Augers|/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/104395680/Ion-Electric-Ice-Auger/1374738.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-ice-fishing-ice-augers%2F_%2FN-1100504%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104395680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMM%253Bcat104735880&WTz_l=SBC%3BMM%3Bcat104735880%3Bcat104395680)
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Just curious, have you looked into the Icegator and new new Ion electric augers for the same price? No gas to mix/leak, oil, etc...
The Ion supposedly will drill 40 holes thru 2 feet of ice on a single charge. So your looking at around 80 holes thru a foot of ice. Only weighs 20lbs too
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Ice-Augers|/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/104395680/Ion-Electric-Ice-Auger/1374738.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-ice-fishing-ice-augers%2F_%2FN-1100504%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104395680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMM%253Bcat104735880&WTz_l=SBC%3BMM%3Bcat104735880%3Bcat104395680 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Ice-Augers|/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/104395680/Ion-Electric-Ice-Auger/1374738.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-ice-fishing-ice-augers%2F_%2FN-1100504%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104395680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMM%253Bcat104735880&WTz_l=SBC%3BMM%3Bcat104735880%3Bcat104395680)
What is the expected charge time? I usually fish till late and then hit it early the next morning.
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Is this new HONDA engine a good starter--i know some of there stuff used to be cold- -blooded
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What is the expected charge time? I usually fish till late and then hit it early the next morning.
The Ion full charges from dead to full charge is 2.5hrs
http://www.ioniceaugers.com/foundations/store/storepage.asp?page=FAQ (http://www.ioniceaugers.com/foundations/store/storepage.asp?page=FAQ)
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The Ion full charges from dead to full charge is 2.5hrs
http://www.ioniceaugers.com/foundations/store/storepage.asp?page=FAQ (http://www.ioniceaugers.com/foundations/store/storepage.asp?page=FAQ)
nice link answered more questions thanks!
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No problem man, they look like a sweet auger.
If you pick one up please let me know how it performs.
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LOLicegator and their customer service.
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No problem man, they look like a sweet auger.
If you pick one up please let me know how it performs.
I would if I did but the old school in me is very much leaning towards a 4 stroke or maybe picking up a old two strke and refurbishing it. I am and electrical tech for a living, sure bat power can be wonderfull but longivity is not its fortay, at least currently not now. And I don't want to spend years proving it.
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The batterys got a 1 yr warranty, and they state it will last for 600-800 full charge cycles..
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I had the original Strikelite , when they fiest came out and I loved it . I would have it yet , but strikemaster did not recommend putting a 10" bit on it due to its polymer gear case . When I fish Lake Winnipeg for Greenies and the ice is 5' thick , yes it gets that thick by mar . A 10" hole is very nice especially since barbless hooks are mandated.
I never had any oil leaking issues . I had a auger rack on my wheeler that kept it with the plug up. You will find it becomes second nature to always set it down properly . Hands down its the easiest starting and quietest auger I have ever owned.
I plan to get my hands on a new Honda powered Strikelite this season . Strikemaster has paired up with hands down the best name in small engines . When you combine the two biggest names of any product , your guaranteed they hit it out of the park .
The biggest advantage I see is sound . I fish a lot of shallow water , and sound it a big deal . Most sloughs I fish chasing big perch dont have much fishing pressure . You start making a bunch of noise in an area thats normally silent , the fish will move or just shut down. The quietness of a four stroke and not needing mixed gas have me sold . I can carry one container of gas for both auger and wheeler .
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Sure wish the Honda Lite was a little cheaper.
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Picked up my new Honda-Lite earlier in the week, didn't have a chance to break it out and play with it until last night. Can't wait to get it on the ice!
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/ducksndogs/th_Honda4stroke.jpg) (http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/ducksndogs/?action=view¤t=Honda4stroke.mp4)
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The Ion supposedly will drill 40 holes thru 2 feet of ice on a single charge. So your looking at around 80 holes thru a foot of ice. Only weighs 20lbs too
Apparently the strikemaster honda is only 23lbs. I think the ION is 22lbs
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I just ordered my strike lite from reeds and they sold it for 541 if you sign up for e-mail flyers!instead of 569 and it ships for free!
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That thing is WAY too quiet!!
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That thing is WAY too quiet!!
Shhhh... I'm trying to listen to the SL-II!
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Thanks rouser. Sounds sweet. Look forwards to a review when we get some ice. :tipup:
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Looking to purchase the new Strikemaster / Honda. All of the previous postings were pre-ice. I would sincerely appreciate any feedback from users that have punched holes with it. Fire up easy in the cold, etc.? Secondly, I would like to purchase a 6" replacement drill for it and was wondering if any users have done that and the price and place of purchase for the 6" replacement drill. Thank you.
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I love mine it does spin a tad bit slower than the two strokes but with the two blades it still cuts fast! As far as starting I have never pulled more than three pulls!!! but it also has not Ben lower than 10 degrees here this year!
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Have the Strike-Lite II. Like someone mentioned earlier had to get new blades after two years because the china blades went bad, but it is a SWEET auger! No mixing gas, starts on the 2nd pull everytime, and with the new blades just chews through the ice. I have had a small amount of oil leak from a friend setting it down wrong, but it fired right up with no problem. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
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I have the Honda strike lite. Runs great, spins a little slower but still cuts fast. I know one guy that has one and he has no problems but mine is a cold blooded b!tch. Pull and pull and pull. I don't know why mine is that way and his is not. But it is only like that for the first time of the day. After that and its a 2 pull machine.
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I've got the Subaru SL -II. Great machine. Cuts great, nice and quiet and light. When it's cold it takes 2 or 3 pulls to get it going and then after that 1st pull every time. I know nothing about the new Honda but I certainly would recommend the Strikemaster 4-stroke. Nice machine.
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Thanks for the input guys.
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Just used mine for the first time this weekend -5 three pulls awesome............
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Toad it sounds so me like you have a carb adjustment out of whack.
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was on the ice last week and saw the honda lite in action, the first starting was a pull pull pull, seemed to have a bit too much oil that needed to be burned off. The user used the 10w30 but more than the 1.7oz recommended. nice machine.
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Well finally got the Strikemaster Honda Lite out last weekend for three days of fishing. First day auger worked great for most of the day, then failed near the end of the day :(. The carburetor started to bind up and stick open, wouldn't close on its own. Took it back to room and played with it for a bit and it freed itself up ???. Couldn't see anything wrong, thinking it might have had some ice binding it some how. Decided to spray it with some lube for the heck of it. Used the auger next two days and it worked like a champ ;D. We had 16-18 inches of ice and averaged 30-50 holes a day, burned about a half tank of gas each day. First start of the day took about 3-4 pulls, from then on, 1-2 pulls depending on how warm it was. You won't win any races with it, but it did a good job cutting the ice.
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Any updates on the new Honda motors??? I am looking to get one next year. I just want a quiet, reliable auger. My current 2 stroke has been great and I don't mind mixing gas at all. Electric will never, ever be an option with the number of holes I drill. So, the 4 stroke looks to be the ticket, pull and go.
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Talking to the manager at sheeles he said he has had 4 come back seized up and they only sold 6 but i guess Honda is saying that this was probably caused by ppl pulling on the rope while still in the store with no oil in them. just some second hand info i picked up to take it for what you will. important still trying to decide between a new lazer mag or the Honda.