How old is your auger?

[Fisherman45]

I have a 18 year old Strikemaster Mag III one pinon gear and a carb gasket. Still going strong.

[cold one sd]

I traded a 15 year old 3 hp Jiffy 9" off on a new 2 hp Jiffy Stealth 8" and it has to be 8 or 9 years old now. Both have been trouble free.

[landscaper]

Jiffy STX(I think not sure) fish house handle(1 normal, 1 90' bend) 9" auger....i think it is 8-9 years old

Looking at getting a Stike Lite ii not sure yet though. Something a little lighter for my dad.

[Down Deep]

I have a 8 inch Strikemaster bought approximately 10/11 years ago. No major problems. Had it tuned up at the small engine shop twice. I have always used Strikemaster oil and have used a little Stabil or SeaFoam in the fuel. Drain the fuel in the spring and fog the engine. Plan on using it next year.

[Jack Peterson]

my augers are ancient! but they're better than hand augers!

I'm looking into getting a new strikemaster next year.

[atguucauuucucau]

Jiffy model 30 that I got 10 years ago and it was an antique then. Next time I have it out I'll try to find the serial number because I'm curious as to how old it really is. It has the old "wrist breaker" handle on the top and the single bar handle out the side. It's heavy but runs like a dream every time and has come through in the clutch when some newer augers have failed.

[Raider4ever]

1982 Jiffy model 30.... unarguably the most durable and dependable Auger's ever built.... the early/older model Jiffy's just don't die and are bullet proof.

Yep. I have a Jiffy that's at least 20 years old. I've had it for seven of those and I haven't even sharpened the blades. That thing just keeps on truckin'. All I ever do is run the gas out in the spring and load it up with Stabiled gas as needed. Takes a couple of minutes to warm up at the start of the day, that's the only "complaint" I have with it. That thing is a ROCK!!

[LMITOUT]

Yellow Jiffy 8" 3HP that I bought new in '99. Still running strong and burning non-ethanol gas. No repairs except for a new spark plug every now and then.

[harvey lee]

I had one of those. I did get rid of it as I didn't care to lug around the beast.

Ran good but way to heavy to run and gun. never had one issue with the auger as it did run very good.

[LMITOUT]

Never said it wasn't heavy, but it's still punching holes after a decade of use.

[FIRECAT]

Bought a new Jiffy 30 10in back in 1986, 1 carb kit and blades runs perfect. But today i picked up a SM laser mag 8in on a deal i couldn't pass up. Hope i don't regret the switch. Long story short, older Jiffy's are Brute's that never die.

[LOWBill]

I've got a 10 in. strike master laser from when they first came out.I drain the gas every spring and change the plug every couple of yrs. I put fresh gas in it this yr and it started on the third pull. I do keep mine indoors during the off season though.

[mtbucket]

I have a Jiffy Lite (model 50) that my wife gave me for my birthday around 1984. I have replaced fuel lines a couple of times, rebuilt the carb once two years ago, and replaced the blades 7 or 8 times, with sharpening in between. I went from an 6" to a 9" auger a few years ago. It still runs and cuts great and is not too heavy. I did get a Pro 4 this year so I could carry it with me in my SUV when I drive for business trips without the smell and hassle of gas in the vehicle.

[wormdunker]

I happen to own one of the first Strikemaster Lazers sugar bits ever built. In the 90's I was a buyer for one of our "Finer" local tackle shops. Strikemaster delivered the first few auger bits, I attached it to a strikemaster Lazer auger head and away I went. I had not ice fished for about 4 years until 2 weeks ago. I pulled the old Strikemaster out of the rafters, changed the plug, added some stabil and she fired up.

That auger has cut over 10,000 holes easy. What a war horse.

[ENMIFDAD]

10" SM Laser. (before the powerpoints) I got it 12years ago used. Just blades so far. No complaints. I'm due for another set of blades and when you put new blades on look out! Your 8" into the ice before you can get your other hand back on the auger!

[FIRECAT]

A little off subject but ive been reading your supposed to spray out the recoil on a new SM with WD40 before you use it. Its a SM laser mag with solo motor. Thanks

[Surreal Deal]

Most people that complain about machines being junk do not take care of their equipment.

+1!

Early '80's Jiffy Model 30.

[CoorsCaptain]

1986 OPE mag 111. Strikemaster must have bought OPE or they changed they name to Strikemaster, not sure which way it went. Replaced afew plugs and gas lines. Also replaced the clutch assembly and added a new 10" lazer drill.

[smnduck]

Mid 1990's Eskimo that runs like a champ. Clean the carb and change the plug and blades. And that is it.

[smnduck]

Limit's coment about keeping ethanol out of your seasonal equipment is key to keeping them running smooth. Ethanol atracts water and breaks down to fast to leave sit more than a couple weeks.

[Stringerless!]

Jiffy model 30. 10 inch. Can't even remember how old it is . 25 - 30 years ? Runs like a watch still and I do nothing to it. No draining gas,stabilizer nothing. I did have to replace the bit. The welds on the bracket that hold the blades broke. Took me a year to figure it out cause at first glance it looked fine. Drilled like a dream but you better be ready just as it went through the ice cause the bit would stop dead then and the powerhead would turn ! Plenty of buddies got it bad in the shin! Heavy as heck but reliable as heck too.

[katotowner]

Bought a SM Lazer Mag TODAY! Had to try it out of course. I didnt want to fish, just keep drilling. Drilled 50 holes or so. Only used a 1/4 tank of gas. Starts on the first pull. Cuts the ice like its butter. SO far so good. 20% off at GM.

[Fishjet]

10" Jiffy Model 30 thatis 20 years old. No repairs and the same chipper blades. Fresh gas and Amsoil every year and let it spin.

[gurkster]

10" StrikeMaster - 10th season. Repaired a broken recoil rope a few years ago, and added new blades last year. No complaints.

[MinnesotaMike]

13 year old Strike Master, replaced the throttle cable.

Could use a tune up, maybe next year.

Good Luck,

Mike