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Offline 74redone

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Eskimo Mako
« on: Jan 30, 2011, 02:31 AM »
 I bought a Mako today for $250 new from Farm&Fleet today. Took it out this afternoon and must say it is awesome! Is anybody else useing one of these power augers? It seems to be well built and starts eay. Let me know about your thoughts on it.
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Offline bridger72

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Re: Eskimo Mako
« Reply #1 on: Jan 30, 2011, 09:40 PM »
I got the same auger for christmas and so far am very impressed with it. It always starts very easy and cuts ice like butter. For the price I dont think you could find a better auger.

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Re: Eskimo Mako
« Reply #2 on: Jan 30, 2011, 09:57 PM »
Got one for my B-day. Love it.
And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” -Matthew 4:19

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Re: Eskimo Mako
« Reply #3 on: Feb 22, 2011, 06:22 PM »
While "just looking" at Cabela's, it became apparent they thought spring was here as they had no ice fishing gear on display. So, I strolled into the bargain cave and there it was, bright, shiny and red. I gave it a ride in my truck.
They really wanted to move it out, so marked it down to the best price I've seen in years. with the tax #215.00.
 I love my MO.
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Offline arcticat500

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Re: Eskimo Mako
« Reply #4 on: Feb 22, 2011, 06:27 PM »
Bought one two years ago and paid way more than that for it, but never batted an eye.  Worth every stinkin' penny when I'm drilling through 30+ inches of ice as if it were 4.  Never more than 2 pulls to get it started, even after it sits all summer.  My only dislike on it, is the placement of the choke lever.  My fat gloves tend to bump it, and then it starts running erratically until I bump it back to position.  Easily avoidable if I pay attention (which is rare in my case!). 

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Re: Eskimo Mako
« Reply #5 on: Feb 22, 2011, 06:52 PM »
You folks need to check out the F.O.E.A.O. site!!!! Home of Eskimo lovers!!!  ;D
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Offline truckhuntfish

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Re: Eskimo Mako
« Reply #6 on: Feb 23, 2011, 10:17 AM »
i just got one too and am pretty happy with it so far too. but it "seems" a little slower than others i see , either way with 20in of ice i wouldnt want to hand auger it
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