Propane Eskimoes

[fiskyknut]

Okay I have a friend who is dead-set on getting a new propane auger this season. I know these are new but has anyone got to see, use, watch one in use last year ? Thoughts iffin you've seen one on the showroom floors this season ? He does'nt or rarely would need to re-open holes and I figure these Eskimoes with the quantum blade set up may be sumtin better for him over the Jiffy propane models with their single stx chippers.

Iffin you've seen them in shops this season where are you seeing them priced ?

Thanks...fiskyknut

[Hawg]

$449 on Amazon.

[fiskyknut]

That is their suggested retail for 10 variant on their web site also. My local favorite shop is an Eskimo dealer and they'll give me a little break for the frequent flier I are and odds are we'll get one there but I'm still curious what others are seeing.

[Xplorer]

Fisky,

$429.99 at L and M in Cloquet, 8" tho, $449 for the 10"

[fiskyknut]

Thanks Xplorer.. Whats your impression iffin you've seen one?

Been awhile we'll have to hook up and get some fishing done some time maybe eh. If/when you're heading this way give a shout. Eyes been going nutzoid over on the westside of the pond for me. Sounds like the river bite is maybe taking off now finally as well.

Sounds like Dr B gonna be around these parts soon for waterfowl hunt.. Wonder of he'd maybe wanna sneak onto the lake or river for some jiggin ?

[stealth3350]

im interested as well in the eskimo propane vs the jiffy pro 4

[Sand Burr]

This is were it sits:

Jiffy Pro-4 Lite

- 38cc

- 26 lbs 8"

- all position motor

- High compression

- 2-2-2 warranty Blade/transmission/motor

- 200 holes 24" ice

Eskimo HC40

- 40cc

- 30 lbs 8"

- all position motor

- High compression

- 2 year limited warranty Blade/transmission/motor

- could not find how many holes per tank

Jiffy Pro-4

- 49cc

- 34 lbs 8"

- all position motor

- High compression

- 2-2-2 warranty Blade/transmission/motor

- 200 holes 24" ice

Jiffy has run there propane augers for years and Eskimo is new to the market.

[Xplorer]

fisky,

Would love to get up there about now, but just no ways. Bob is up there now chasin geese and was up for bout 10 days earlier this month and had some decent eye fishin upriver. I'm sure he'd love to hit the pond!

If I can sneak up for a few days I'll give ya a shout. I didnt get a good look at the propanes, just saw em out, but need to stop there tomorrow and will check it out and let ya know what I find out. Keep slayin em