Strike master lite or Jiffy lite

[rcook72]

what have you guys heard. I was looking at the Jiffy propane which looked and felt like a nice solid machine. Then I picked up the Jiffy lite and like the weight but it felt a lot cheaper. I kind of had my mind set on propane but then picked up the Strike Master Lite with Honda 4 stroke. What are your thoughts? Guess I am leaning Strike Master because the smaller Jiffy just didn't feel right to me.

[Capt. H (Ret.)]

Doesn't make any difference to me which one you chose but I am curious as to why the Jiffy "didn't feel right"??? If the Strike Master suits your needs and "feels right" then that's the one to go with.

[rcook72]

Guess "didn't feel right" was the correct term. I really like the pro 4 pull cord and construction. It felt and looked solid. I didn't realize they had the light model because I wasn't in the market for a new auger until this week. The Pro 4 lite model if I can remember correctly was a little more plastic and the small pull cord handle, the throttle cable was really sloppy.

I didn't realize that weight would mean that much to me but after turning 40 I realized I am turning into a puss.

Guess I was looking more at ergonomics now. With the eskimo that I had the choke was on top across from the pull cord and as I pulled the my sleeve would "un-choke" the engine because of the location. Was such a pain.

Now that you asked the question I have to go back and look the models over again.

Do you have the Jiffy propane? I don't have a wheel house so exaust isn't a huge issue for me. I have flooded my old auger now and then that's why I was thinking propane. After thinking propane I saw the two lite models and that changed my mind a little.

So I was just wonder if anyone had any pro's / con's over the two lite models. I am sure I would be happy with either. I just better go back and look at them again and see which one would suits me better.

[castmaster]

IMHO one can NEVER go wrong with a Honda!

[dirt292lv]

I am also looking a a new auger. I too felt the jiffy light was made a little cheaper and the strike master honda is just to pricey, I am going with the jiffy pro 4, difference of ten pounds i feel that it will last me the longest is worth the extra weight.

[Capt. H (Ret.)]

I have an old Jiffy Lightning Legend with an 8 inch Blade. It's a smoker and I have used it both in a house and outside. It gets a little foggy in the house by the time I drill 6-8 holes but I just open a window and leave the door open until it airs out a little. I've looked at several different makes of drills and I think they will all work good most of the time. I take care of my equipment and even then sometimes there is a problem.

The jury is still out for me on the propane drills. They've been out several years and I think they have worked most of the bugs out of them. I carry an extra bottle for my lantern so there really is no reason not to have an extra for a propane auger. I just haven't had the need yet to upgrade, YET.

Do your homework and pull the trigger on the one you want!!

Mike

[adamr]

I bought the jiffy lite last week and used it started after 3 pulls brand new 1 pull there after. Cuts awesome maybe two good because the auger bound twice in the ice the motor could be a liitle more hp. The kill switch is very nicely located. The bigger jiffy propane might be the way I had one last year and it cut great I just hated always having to lay it a certain way.

[mww24]

just got my 8" hondalite yesterday. started right up. purred like a kitten. seems constructed amazingly. it is quieter at full throttle than my 2 stroke was at idle. havent drilled yet. but so far im glad i ponied up and bought it. cant comment on jiffy. have never used or even held one. just my first impressions on the strikemaster. i think i will be happy even if it cuts a bit slower than a bigger h.p. 2 stroke

[Fowlmouth]

Both are great, close your eyes and pick one.

[Dahitman44]

ION electric EVERY day of the Week. Lightest, easiest to drill, no smell. No Brainer.

Hitman

[TrapMan13]

^ Dead Batteries.... No good.

[Vitreus]

I really like the idea of the propane. My next auger will be exhaust free one way or another.

[Northlander]

what have you guys heard. I was looking at the Jiffy propane which looked and felt like a nice solid machine. Then I picked up the Jiffy lite and like the weight but it felt a lot cheaper. I kind of had my mind set on propane but then picked up the Strike Master Lite with Honda 4 stroke. What are your thoughts? Guess I am leaning Strike Master because the smaller Jiffy just didn't feel right to me.

I have only drilled about 50 holes with my new Strikemaster Honda 4 stroke but so far Im very happy with it.

[dirtymike]

Well the "lite" is only correctly describing one (SM). The propane jiffy is heavy. If you drill a lot of holes, you'll enjoy shedding the extra pounds. I do suggest a side by side comparison. My SM lite has been awesome. I bought one last year and have thoroughly enjoyed using it.

[rcook72]

I do drill a ton of holes when I fish. Headed to Cabela's tomorrow to do final comparison. Thanks for all the input. Great place to see how people like their gear.

[ski_otter]

If you drill a lot of holes it would be difficult to pick anything but the SM of these two.

Jiffys are great, reliable, but the weight...

[rcook72]

Pulled the trigger on the SM today. I feel good about the choice. Talked to a few of the Sales guys. I am sure they are both great units. Now to hit the ice. Thanks for the input fellas.

[Swiftswamper]

Cook any updates? how do you like it?