Nils Master vs New Strikemaster Solo

[gill man]

I agree with dtro. I don't think having to drill a seperate hole for the transducer is saving anybody anything. I rarely get my line or a fish tangled up in an 8 inch hole. I have a 5 inch hand auger too. Too small for a transducer also in my opinion. I'll stick with looking for an 8 inch auger, and maybe someday consider buying a 6 inch drill for serious bluegill days.

Also, I'm not interested in the 4 stroke, or electric augers at the moment either. That Ice Gator looks pretty cool, but not what I'm looking for now. I think my options to consider are still the Solo powered Strikemaster or the Nils.

Does anybody know if Gander Mountain or Scheels carry the Nils Master? Seems like I saw one at one of those stores once. Sounds like the auger will also be a 6 of one half a dozen of the other type choice too. I know both would likely be great, but researching is fun!

gill man

[FISHINGURU]

I never had a auger that I didnt have to scoop shavings out of the hole when done.

i'm the opposite...i rarely have to scoop out shavings when i'm done and i own a nils..i didn't have to scoop much out with my old strikemaster either...i just give it gas when i'm pulling it out of the hole.

only thing i wish is nils had a 10"

[munchy71]

Yes, it was last year and was the 4 stroke. I believe Strikemaster is entering 3rd year w/ 4-stroke.

Right and it's been the same Robin engine since year one.....never was a Tecumseh engine on the 4-stroke.

[fisherdog19]

If you only fish for panfish, then a 6" Nils would be perfect. You'll be able to shred through the ice with either auger.

[Jim Almquist]

This is just some of the things that the 26cc 1.3hp Tanaka motor that powers the Nils was really made for on the industrial side. If you search for Tanaka motors you will find all the manuals and parts along with a dealer locator were you can get parts IF you should ever need them. I am going on my 3rd year and still don't need any customer service

This is the power drill with reverse

This is the motor setup as a bulb planting drill (looks familiar)

This is how it is setup when you want to use it for taking core samples. They have a special chuck and rods they use for drilling through rock.

[rufishin]

I had the chance to use a Nils power/hand auger and I'm convinced it is the easiest auger to use if you drill a lot of holes in search of fish.

Much easier to carry around and it slices though the ice like it's butter.

I also like the fact that you get the hand auger right with the power auger at no extra charge.

I'm hoping to check out the solo sometime this winter so we'll see how that one runs.

[DRH1175]

I would like to upgrade from a heavy Jiffy to either of these augers. My Jiffy has been bullet proof, but I really and sick up hauling the tank around. I really like the design of the Nils. The engine of the nils and the fact that the blades can be resharpened. On the other hand you can walk into just about any sporting goods store and pick up a brand new set of blades for the Strikemasters. There is no doubt that the Solo engine has been tested for many years to prove it's durability.