Author Topic: Most Efficient/Effective/Reliable Hand Auger (Read 9853 times)

JustOsmo · « **on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:03 PM »

I am looking over the brands and wondering how well each performs. I have only tried the Mora Hand Auger. Anyone out there got any input on the other brands and how they compare?

wiredstone · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:08 PM »

Lazor with sweedish blades. I have the 6" and love it. I do not even bring out my 10" jiffy until there is more than 18" of ice.

JustOsmo · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:11 PM »

I was just reading about Lazors. Was also looking at the Nils High Velocity. I bought my woman a laptop for her birthday/christmas so she owes me something nice.

jonesy · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:13 PM »

I've only ever used my 8"Eskimo, after 7 or 8 seasons it still slices through the ice with the original untouched blades. The only way I would change now would be for a power auger

Junior58 · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:23 PM »

Quote from: JustOsmo on Oct 16, 2010, 01:11 PM

I was just reading about Lazors. Was also looking at the Nils High Velocity. I bought my woman a laptop for her birthday/christmas so she owes me something nice.

If you bought her a laptop, she owes you an auger with a motor on top at least. Tit for tat ....

Shienar · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:24 PM »

after doing the research last year
i believe i will be going with a nils 6in
i like the idea of it being able to cut under its own weight

ive always used a 8in mora
with no complaints except when they blades were dull
but with the amount of hole i have started cutting while
fishing
its time for a change

andercee · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:26 PM »

Nils is the fastest hand auger I've ever had. I can out drill power augers with it.

Whatever auger you get, get one with offset handles and make sure the blades are not made in China.

Never touch the blades to ice unless you are going to drill a hole and make sure you're not drilling through dirt, dust or other debris.

I treat my auger blades like they are made of glass to ensure they last a long long time.

lake snake · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:33 PM »

Get the Nils! You will not regret it.

hulv · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 01:44 PM »

I will give a vote for the 6" lazer works great, you can find blades whereever you are if you need em now mine is below a ice gator but it worked great by hand also whatever YOU GET YOU GOTTA PLAY NICE WITH THE BLADES dont bang it on the ice dont push down hard on it etc..... and educste your freind on how to use it before they trash the blades for you.... !

wiskeyfish · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 02:03 PM »

6" nils fast, fast, super fast!!!! little pricey but well worth it.

wiredstone · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 02:07 PM »

Quote from: hulv on Oct 16, 2010, 01:44 PM

I will give a vote for the 6" lazer works great, you can find blades whereever you are if you need em now mine is below a ice gator but it worked great by hand also whatever YOU GET YOU GOTTA PLAY NICE WITH THE BLADES dont bang it on the ice dont push down hard on it etc..... and educste your freind on how to use it before they trash the blades for you.... !

I do not let anyone use mine. I would rather drill the hole for them.

JustOsmo · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 02:08 PM »

why 6" over 8"?

Nils looks like the best bet, sadly bass pro doesnt carry them and i have a 10$ off coupon, just got a bps outdoors reward CC lol

lake snake · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 02:45 PM »

Quote from: JustOsmo on Oct 16, 2010, 02:08 PM

why 6" over 8"?

Nils looks like the best bet, sadly bass pro doesnt carry them and i have a 10$ off coupon, just got a bps outdoors reward CC lol

Cabelas does.

JustOsmo · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 03:40 PM »

Quote from: lake snake on Oct 16, 2010, 02:45 PM

Cabelas does.

Yes, I know. But I was just saying that it sucks because I have a 10$ off 50$ order from BPS.

MBrown4 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 03:43 PM »

after having mora and strikemasters i bought a nils 6 inch.will never own another brand auger guaranteed.cuts like butter.

JustOsmo · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 03:48 PM »

Why the 6" over 8"?

Can Pike fit through 6"? I plan to do alot of pike fishing this year.

Curley · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 04:01 PM »

I had an 8" Lazar. It was so bad that the guys with gas augers would come over and cut the last few holes for me. I have a 6" Mora that does a better job. For a larger hole I would recommend a power auger. Also with any hand auger you have to be extra careful with the cutting head. If you screw up the angle, It's junk.

JustOsmo · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 04:06 PM »

hm i guess your right. i might go with a 6" nils then. i think my mora downstairs is a 6" and ive never had problems. ill have to chec that out.

bart · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 04:29 PM »

6" Nils, hands down!

JustOsmo · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 04:41 PM »

i was told the nils blades can be pretty fragile and finicky. 6" also worries me as i will be fishing for pike this year alot.

wiredstone · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 04:55 PM »

Quote from: JustOsmo on Oct 16, 2010, 03:48 PM

Why the 6" over 8"?

Can Pike fit through 6"? I plan to do alot of pike fishing this year.

It sure can.In N.Y. that is all we use.

jonesy · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 05:15 PM »

You guys make a strong case for the nils, maybe I will retire my Eskimo

JustOsmo · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 05:18 PM »

Someone on the MA boards said the Nils Blades can be a biatch because if anything happens to them they wont cut... worrys me.

princecraft · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 05:22 PM »

Quote from: JustOsmo on Oct 16, 2010, 03:48 PM

Why the 6" over 8"?

Can Pike fit through 6"? I plan to do alot of pike fishing this year.

I have personally seen a 27 lb pike come up through a 6 inch hole...

JustOsmo · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 05:36 PM »

just looked and my old hand auger was 6" and that size is fine. i measured out the 8" hole size and its huge. i dont need that big lol

MBrown4 · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 05:50 PM »

6 inch hole is quick and easy and most fish slip right through fine.granted i have had the fish squeeze happen when you pull a fish out whos head just fits and body wont.if your going to get an 8, might as well have gas powered because crankin on 8 inches all day gets you beat pretty fast!

rickyriged · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 07:59 PM »

i ues a 6inch hand auger i think its a lazer
after i cut holes that protective cover goes right back on
have 2 seasons on it any thing less than 10 inches its awsome any more gets rough
last year went fishing out in orange found almost 24 inches of ice was not fun

Walleye64 · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 08:13 PM »

can you re-drill old frosen holes with a lazer hand auger?

I have a lazer hand auger. (I built a permanent house this year and need to know)

Thanks

rickyriged · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 16, 2010, 09:54 PM »

Quote from: Walleye64 on Oct 16, 2010, 08:13 PM

can you re-drill old frosen holes with a lazer hand auger?

I have a lazer hand auger. (I built a permanent house this year and need to know)

Thanks

dont think i ever tried
nothing like a fresh cut and cleaned hole

wiredstone · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 17, 2010, 06:02 AM »

You need to be carful not to bang up the blade.

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Author Topic: Most Efficient/Effective/Reliable Hand Auger (Read 9853 times)