Electric Auger?

[Finlander]

Tired of pulling the starter cord, tired of smoke, tired of gas, and tired of the auger not staying running after finally starting!

Doctor told me to stay away from all smoke due to cartoid artery blockage going to my noggin. So anybody have any input about electric augers?

[DTro]

IceGator is a nice option. I've heard good things and have drilled a few holes with it myself.

[kiowa]

I bought an electric auger for the very reasons you listed( strikemaster elctra lazer), and have been very happy with my purchase. I have very limited time on the ice and having an electric auger ensures that I am fishing more.

The most holes I drilled in one day was around 25, but it still could have done twice that if needed.

[Hawg]

A good friend just bought a SM electric. He says its slow but he loves it. I'm thinking if I didn't have an auger that thats what I would get. Opening the house and a few tip ups holes is all I ever need to do.

[pulleye16]

I also own a SM electric auger and think its a good buy. I, unlike the other poster can only get about 20-25 holes MAX with ice around 12-18 inches thick though I don't do alot of run and gun fishing. But don't let that stop you if you do. You can run it off your ATV or car battery (easier said then done I know). I bought a back up battery that I've used when mine has died. I wish they made it easy to swap out (its not that hard but its a tight fit getting back in the holder). I love the easy start and no gas fumes or mixing, just grab your auger and go. My only complaint with this auger is the plastic (some sort of composit I'm sure) handles that can crack or brake if dropped. And unlike what SM put out about placing your augers in a safe place, come on-its ice fishing and things fall and there handles should be able to handle a fall.

Good aguer with great costumer support and one easy call was placed to get my handle fixed. And YES-I would buy an electric auger again, and more then likely it would be a SM.

[usmcjsy]

I just bought a electric SM last year. I think it cuts just as fast as my gas one. I will probably never go back to a gas one after owning this one. I was skeptical at 1st but after talking with a reliable source I rolled the dice and bought it. I really cant say anything bad about it. It is perfect for the wheel house.

[sammy81777]

i have had one for three yrs and i love it it's great in the wheel house. i still us my gas on when i'm drilling alot of hole so both are nice to have

[Hakksaww]

I picked up the SM electric last year when my ancient gas auger croaked.

Love it! Many options for power - 25 holes is a bit of a stretch but not too far off. SMe battery as vex/marcum.

Raced a jiffy and pounded it into the dirt - gas auger kept stalling lol

The ice gator is slick - electric has so many positives only negative is you should plan to have extra power handy just in case!

[svonasek]

I picked up the SM electric last year when my ancient gas auger croaked.

Love it! Many options for power - 25 holes is a bit of a stretch but not too far off. SMe battery as vex/marcum.

Raced a jiffy and pounded it into the dirt - gas auger kept stalling lol

The ice gator is slick - electric has so many positives only negative is you should plan to have extra power handy just in case!

I got 45 holes through 20 inches of ice with my electric. On a normal day I drill maybe 15 holes. That's more then enough for me.

Plus the biggest advantage is throwing it in reverse to clean the holes out. That's my favorite part.

[jBohmer]

I have no expierence with electic except last year on BE and I watched a group of guys try to drill holes with one and adventually left my flip-up and grabbed my Stingray and helped them out. I do not know what their issue was, I saw them hook it up to their vehicle and it still turned slow. That being said, I hear nothing bad about electrics except for the amount of holes they can drill in one outing. I cannot quite get myself to go electric yet but if I had a wheel house I would seriously consider it when the time comes. Have you looked into the the Jiffy propane powered auger yet. I think if $ was not an issue I would get one of those. I am not sure if they have been properly field tested yet by the masses but I think I would love it. Good luck searching.