New Auger suggestions

[djboston]

I went from Gas to a clam plate with a dewalt drill. I really didn’t like the Clam plate and I burnt out a drill. It wasn’t brushless but it was one that I had. I am a contractor and fortunately I have tons of Drills. Last year I broke down and got a KDRILL. Got one of the recommended Dewalt drills they have listed and never looked back

The weight is awesome. I literally took 40lbs out of my sled, plus walking around the ice punching holes got to less of a chore. You can carry the whole setup with one finger. I was averaging 30-40 holes 6” of ice with one battery. I always carry two batteries but never had to switch batteries the entire season.

However if you would like a gas auger, you can have my old one free of charge. It’s just sitting around. Collecting dust.

[Lv2hunt]

Maine the way life should be!!

[Gunflint]

Maine the way life should be!!

I always thought of Maine as more like a small Minnesota with a bit of salt water instead of Lake Superior.

[Coffin Dodger]

Haha. Sorry. Stupid autocorrect.

Wayne, thanks for the explanation of Frank's suggested answer.
They look like throw backs to Denny's ( ) Alice Cooper?  Ironically, all men with long hair.
Mr. Harry, I considered your option also, but was baffled.   
Apparently you/we were correct.
Turd (your handle, not mine), I'm still confused! What word did you use that was auto corrected to Alice's?
Any chance that your handle was auto corrected also?
No slam intended, just a curious guy... 

[800stealth]

Slices... the s and a are side by side on the keyboard.

[thedirtydirtyfisherman]

I use the 24v Kobalt Hammerdrill with a Nils 8 inch for the past few years and it works amazing.  The drill itself is usually 99 bucks at Lowes, comes with a 2amp battery, but im upgrading to the 4 amp this year.

[Coffin Dodger]

Slices... the s and a are side by side on the keyboard.

Thanks Stealth, makes too much sense.
I just slapped my palm to my forehead!

[Iceassin]

I have 2 augers (both hand augers).  An eskimo 8" hand auger and an 8" strikemaster lazer. I'm looking for the cheapest but also reliable upgrade as I have literally handcranked holes for the past 4 years in sometimes as much as 2 feet of ice.  And I'll put down 12+ traps when fishing with friends so that's a lot of holes and a lot of ice with a hand auger.  Looked at propane augers and they're expensive, also I don't know about them freezing up.  I'm sure there's ways around it.  I know gas tends to run a bit cheaper.  I'm considering just getting the clam plate and a nice drill.  I guess that would run me about the same as a new gas auger?  I know it's a boring/beat to death topic but any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks

A little more food for thought. Went to an ice fishing seminar that was conducted by a half-dozen or so members of the U.S. ice fishing team. Someone asked them what their drill of choice was and every one of them said they weren't sure...they never give it much thought. One said " whatever it is that's rolling around in the back of my truck right now" .

[bikrsrule]

you cant beat a good used jiffy..just my .02...

[Turd Ferguson]

Slices... the s and a are side by side on the keyboard.

Exactly. 800stealth is the voice of reason.

[Turd Ferguson]

Wayne, thanks for the explanation of Frank's suggested answer.
They look like throw backs to Denny's ( ) Alice Cooper?  Ironically, all men with long hair.
Mr. Harry, I considered your option also, but was baffled.   
Apparently you/we were correct.
Turd (your handle, not mine), I'm still confused! What word did you use that was auto corrected to Alice's?
Any chance that your handle was auto corrected also?
No slam intended, just a curious guy...

It’s from an old SNL skit; “Celebrity Jeopardy”

[AQUAASSASSIN]

It’s from an old SNL skit; “Celebrity Jeopardy”

Back when that show was funny! The Sean Connery character Will Farrell played is hilarious

[Old Goat]

A little more food for thought. Went to an ice fishing seminar that was conducted by a half-dozen or so members of the U.S. ice fishing team. Someone asked them what their drill of choice was and every one of them said they weren't sure...they never give it much thought. One said " whatever it is that's rolling around in the back of my truck right now" .

                 was on their site today they all had yellow blade covers and they looked like 4 inch 5 at most and possibly 3 inch

[AQUAASSASSIN]

                 was on their site today they all had yellow blade covers and they looked like 4 inch 5 at most and possibly 3 inch

EXACTLY!

Run a 8” and 10” with consistency and let me know how your drill is doing 

Many of them are Midwest guys I assume and not necissarily upper Midwest panfish guys, that’s fine. But pulling 20-30” trout out I want a minimum 8” and that still sucks in the cold and we get ice that’s over 3 foot thick it’s just a recipe for disaster for a guy who is gonna go as often as myself and drill  as-many holes.No way you’ll convince me these drill aren’t burning out as I use them daily for a living especially in the temps. I think once these Drill conversions get a few more seasons in with diameter holes conducive to here you are gonna see many failures equaling more money spent than just buying the actual auger in the first place

[Fishermen]

Running the strike master pro  8 inch and love it

[PikeKing23]

Been running drill setups for over 5 years since they first came out. Got the original icemaster adapter before he sold it to kovac. Started with less than 600# and went up from there. Ridgid drills with 8" and 6" moras. Keep the blades sharp. That's the most important thing. No issues at all. Couldn't even imagine bringing out the old jiffy.

[jibbs]

It’s from an old SNL skit; “Celebrity Jeopardy”

this is a sound a dog makes..”Who is Scooby Doo”

[timberdoodle]

EXACTLY!

Run a 8” and 10” with consistency and let me know how your drill is doing 

Many of them are Midwest guys I assume and not necissarily upper Midwest panfish guys, that’s fine. But pulling 20-30” trout out I want a minimum 8” and that still sucks in the cold and we get ice that’s over 3 foot thick it’s just a recipe for disaster for a guy who is gonna go as often as myself and drill  as-many holes.No way you’ll convince me these drill aren’t burning out as I use them daily for a living especially in the temps. I think once these Drill conversions get a few more seasons in with diameter holes conducive to here you are gonna see many failures equaling more money spent than just buying the actual auger in the first place

Couldn’t be further from the truth. I run an 8” Lazer driven by a Milwaukee Fuel Hammer drill from here to the Canadian border for panfish to lake trout. To the tune of 1000+ holes a year and yet to have burn out a drill, same drill since 2013. If that’s not consistent drill I guess I don’t fish much.

[Turd Ferguson]

this is a sound a dog makes..”Who is Scooby Doo”

Absolutely awesome. I had to YouTube all the skits to watch again.

[fishingidjit]

 4.5 inch Nils and a Dewalt cordless for pan fish and an Ion X 10 incher for lakers/pike.

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Couldn’t be further from the truth. I run an 8” Lazer driven by a Milwaukee Fuel Hammer drill from here to the Canadian border for panfish to lake trout. To the tune of 1000+ holes a year and yet to have burn out a drill, same drill since 2013. If that’s not consistent drill I guess I don’t fish much.

You said it not me. Glad it works for you. Like I said you’ll never convince me and I think you are in the minority but I’m glad it’s working out for you.

[timberdoodle]

You said it not me. Glad it works for you. Like I said you’ll never convince me and I think you are in the minority but I’m glad it’s working out for you.

I doubt it but thanks!

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Lmao

[timberdoodle]

Lmao

Hahahahaha

[jethro]

If anyone is interested I have a 3hp Jiffy I bought off our very own NH Trout Fisherman probably 10 years ago or maybe more. It's in great shape, I have a spare set of blades and it's got a Jiffy cover for the powerhead. I haven't been actively trying to sell it because it's such a cool thing to own, but using it?? Those days are over for me. I am too old and fat to haul that big thing around anymore but if you are a young, cornfed fisherman it would be a nice auger for you!

[Roccus]

I.have my own thoughts and opinions on this, for me,no one  tool ( auger is a tool)fits every scenario,  I'll keep my cordless drills for work ,as they work hard enough already, I bought an Ion X 8" , it's perfect for most scenarios,that I encounter ergonomically,  it's perfect  for my small ,short, frame, I have jiffy 8 and 10"  in 2 and 3 hp, I will keep them forever, I use them when the ice gets over 2' thick to save the ion, everyone has differant tastes and needs, find one option that suits your style and enjoy.

[Gunflint]

I.have my own thoughts and opinions on this, for me,no one  tool ( auger is a tool)fits every scenario,  I'll keep my cordless drills for work ,as they work hard enough already, I bought an Ion X 8" , it's perfect for most scenarios,that I encounter ergonomically,  it's perfect  for my small ,short, frame, I have jiffy 8 and 10"  in 2 and 3 hp, I will keep them forever, I use them when the ice gets over 2' thick to save the ion, everyone has differant tastes and needs, find one option that suits your style and enjoy.

AND....the nice thing is that we have many more options, most are even affordable, than I did when I was a kid.

No one auger fits every scenario = that my friends is good advice!

[jibbs]

If anyone is interested I have a 3hp Jiffy I bought off our very own NH Trout Fisherman probably 10 years ago or maybe more. It's in great shape, I have a spare set of blades and it's got a Jiffy cover for the powerhead. I haven't been actively trying to sell it because it's such a cool thing to own, but using it?? Those days are over for me. I am too old and fat to haul that big thing around anymore but if you are a young, cornfed fisherman it would be a nice auger for you!

i love mine..Berliner so I still have the grit even though 50 is right around the corner

[OldCaveman]

 

i love mine..Berliner so I still have the grit even though 50 is right around the corner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
         Don't worry Jibbs the 50s are great, your still a beast. The 60s things seem to be changing a bit.

[bikrsrule]

@ 63 I am still toting around a jiffy 3hp 10" but I did get a quad to help out...LOL