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What is the best auger???

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DTro Grand Master

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No such animal, only opinions.

Some of the top augers include (in no particular order).

Jiffy STX Pro

NilsMaster

Strikemaster Laser Pro

Husqvarna 326A125

Some of the things to look for in an auger are available parts near you, maybe service centers too. Access to new blades and or sharpening is also very important.

If you plan on doing a lot of hole hopping or drilling then weight and speed is also a factor.

Drilling inside? Check out an electric or propane powered auger.

Good Luck

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Duffman Grand Master

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The one that has the sharpest blades. wink

I have a 8" Nils hand auger, it's one of my favorite pieces of outdoor gear.

I also have a 8" SM Lazermag, first year model with the composite handles, both the handles and the auger are going strong, no complaints.

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I ran a Strikemaster lazer mag for over 10 years. A good, strong reliable unit that has cut thousands of holes. I still have it and it is my backup.

I was around several folks who had Nils, and had serious hankering for one. It near the top of 'things to get list".

Late last season, I got to see the Strikemaster Solo in action. I was knocked out as to its performance. It seemed to me to be as fast as the Nils. The clincher for me was you can get blades just about anywhere, where the Nils parts are a bit harder to find.

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Some factors to think about:

Do you move around and drill lots of holes ?

Will it be used most of the time to open holes in a fish house ?

Will the ice you fish be fairly clean or have lots of dust and dirt from traffic ?

Do you have a good back and strong arms ?

The questions may sound sorta dumb but the way I fish and the way you fish could be completely different. I have a Nils and love how light and quick it cuts. I don't fish dirty ice and my back hates to lug a 40 pound auger around when hole hopping. I never fish in a house and if I do the resort will open the holes.

They are all great augers while the blades are sharp and the motors is running great and would have no problem owning any of the top brands but you have to decide what fits your needs.

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It looks like the usual suspects have all appeared by now and the “Chevy vs. Ford” debate is well underway. Myself, I am not one to run with the crowd and although I do have a power auger, the pic below is the most reliable auger I have owned. Never fails to start, very lightweight, I sharpen the blades myself, and it is my “Go To” drill until the ice gets to be about a foot and a half thick. Easy to attach and carry on the sled too!

Handauger.jpg

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Rainman Rising Star

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Choices in order

1. Jiffy

2. Jiffy

3. Jiffy

I used a guys new Strikemaster last year. Yea it cut pretty fast but it just didn't cut like my jiffy does. It just felt and sounded cheaply built.

I still got my jiffy from 1993 and that thing is an animal. Always starts after 2-3 pulls when I take it out of storage and I NEVER drain the gas or use stabil. I just put a new plug in it a year ago for the first time just for good measure. I did notice that the flywheel was cracked back in about 1995 but I never changed it, no need to, it just keeps going strong. I will always be a jiffy customer. We have 7 jiffys between my brothers and nephews and they all run great! Nuff said!!

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