Author Topic: New ION Auger...... (Read 8375 times)

duck_hunter_69 · « **on:** Sep 17, 2012, 02:23 PM »

What's everyone's thoughts on the new ION ice auger?

FelixD · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 17, 2012, 06:19 PM »

I dont know what an ION auger is??...................... ........

Rebelss · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 17, 2012, 06:20 PM »

TOO much cash!!!!!!!!!!!

OldSailor · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 17, 2012, 06:31 PM »

Quote from: FelixD on Sep 17, 2012, 06:19 PM

I dont know what an ION auger is??...................... ........

http://www.ioniceaugers.com/

And like Reb said!! To much money!!! Very spendy right now!!

FelixD · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 17, 2012, 07:23 PM »

WOW Ouch, sure dont neeed that around here!

da man cave shack · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 17, 2012, 07:52 PM »

Cool, but like everyone else said spendy.

duck_hunter_69 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 18, 2012, 04:07 PM »

They just released it 40 holes through 24 inches of ice price point may be up there but looks like a good unit all in all to me.

ULking · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 18, 2012, 04:16 PM »

Get a pro 4 lol clean emissions and still cheaper

duck_hunter_69 · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 18, 2012, 05:29 PM »

Quote from: ULking on Sep 18, 2012, 04:16 PM

Get a pro 4 lol clean emissions and still cheaper

Don't wanna carry extra propane though and not big on gas mixing carrying extra or paying for the fuel....electric i can charge and go......and at 22lbs vs 33lbs....idk just tossing around ideas

rico · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 18, 2012, 06:55 PM »

Wow, pretty pricey. I do believe strikemaster has one that is quite abit cheaper.

duck_hunter_69 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 19, 2012, 02:55 PM »

Quote from: rico on Sep 18, 2012, 06:55 PM

Wow, pretty pricey. I do believe strikemaster has one that is quite abit cheaper.

with stikemaster making the statement theywill no longer sponsor youth events I highly doubt i will e buying anythin from them.... i love ice fishing but getting the youth involved i love more. if a company won't sponsor or promote the future buyers of their product why would i support them? the kids we get involved today are the ones that will keep the sports we love alive for the future generations why would any company especially in and outdoors industry pretty much turn their noses up to kids?

?? JS

rico · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 19, 2012, 05:26 PM »

It is all about money.........I could start a new thread on how the "Big Boys" dont do squat anymore.

duck_hunter_69 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 19, 2012, 05:33 PM »

Quote from: rico on Sep 19, 2012, 05:26 PM

It is all about money.........I could start a new thread on how the "Big Boys" dont do squat anymore.

That being said...electric is the way to go....everyone says they won't drive as far to fish because of gas prices...so why put gas in your auger.....and the true big boys will always support the youth they are their future buyers and the future of the .....IMO and .... and you would be surprised at what other "Big Boys" have in the works for this winter....

jvanness · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 19, 2012, 06:09 PM »

i stick with a good ol' fashion hand auger, no gas, no oil, no recharging or having to worry if the battery looses charge for no good reason. Plus it builds upper strength and its light.

duck_hunter_69 · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 19, 2012, 06:10 PM »

And i still have my laser and mora!

rico · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 19, 2012, 10:13 PM »

For years I could never see getting one. We just didnt get the ice thickness here all that often for it to be worth the while for me. But I am getting up there in years now......dang my elbow hurts after churning 50 holes in a day. But the weight isnt something I want with me either......that pull with a gas/battery auger on my sled. I am really thinking about going the cordless drill route.

popnfish · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 20, 2012, 01:34 PM »

For that kind of money I'd get a heavy duty electric drill and adaptor for an auger

jvanness · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 20, 2012, 02:48 PM »

cord less drill and adapter, that sounds like a better route then forking out money for a gas auger. anyone know where i can get one at, i have a drill, 1/2" drive hammer drill, just need the adapter

duck_hunter_69 · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 20, 2012, 03:25 PM »

Quote from: jvanness on Sep 20, 2012, 02:48 PM

cord less drill and adapter, that sounds like a better route then forking out money for a gas auger. anyone know where i can get one at, i have a drill, 1/2" drive hammer drill, just need the adapter

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ice+auger+drill

Lavman · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 20, 2012, 03:27 PM »

The Lavman is a strong advocate for the cordless drill set up. He uses a 18V DeWalt cordless, Nimrod adapter and a 6" Strikemaster auger. He takes two fully charged batteries with him and has yet to wear through both batteries on any of his Run-n-gun Tactical Perch Strike missions

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FelixD · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 20, 2012, 09:24 PM »

I actuall use my 18volt dewalt. works pretty good. usually bring 2 battreies and seems to get me thru. keeping the battries warm really helps.

esox slayer · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 21, 2012, 05:25 AM »

Quote from: FelixD on Sep 17, 2012, 07:23 PM

WOW Ouch, sure dont neeed that around here!

With IG's poor (or should I say almost nonexistent) track record of customer service, I'd say somebody carrying a dull axe is competition...

And at 549 bucks complete, I'd say that IG is just plain beat. Isn't the IG head alone pushing 600 bucks or more and then you have to buy both the adapter based on the auger you'll use and the auger as well?

rico · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 21, 2012, 09:03 AM »

Quote from: esox slayer on Sep 21, 2012, 05:25 AM

With IG's poor (or should I say almost nonexistent) track record of customer service, I'd say somebody carrying a dull axe is competition...

And at 549 bucks complete, I'd say that IG is just plain beat. Isn't the IG head alone pushing 600 bucks or more and then you have to buy both the adapter based on the auger you'll use and the auger as well?

I dont know about any of that stuff. Know a couple of guys that have them and they are pretty slick............howev er, that weight is something else.

jcindiana · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 22, 2012, 09:18 PM »

to much cash for me.

pikemaster1 · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 22, 2012, 10:42 PM »

according to the salesman the first one in the world was bought today

I was there

nappo · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 23, 2012, 02:01 PM »

I been using Black & Decker 24 volt for 8 years. Adapters at Travel Tender in Goshen & at Ye Old Bait & Tackle in North Webster

Indiananimal · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 25, 2012, 04:10 PM »

Ion seems cool if you live way up north. Even buying a cordless and adapter will cost u as much as a gasser. I just bought a Nils.

duck_hunter_69 · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 25, 2012, 04:59 PM »

Quote from: pikemaster1 on Sep 22, 2012, 10:42 PM

according to the salesman the first one in the world was bought today I was there

if you were at thorne bros yes......... they got the first shippment in the world!!!!!!!

river_scum · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 26, 2012, 04:59 AM »

way too much money! another cordless drill vote here too.

pikemaster1 · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 29, 2012, 12:05 AM »

Quote from: duck_hunter_69 on Sep 25, 2012, 04:59 PM

if you were at thorne bros yes......... they got the first shippment in the world!!!!!!!

yep it was at thorne bros got to play with one

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