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How would you rate an Eskimo ice auger?


Steve Bakken

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I have a 2010 Eskimo Mako and it's definitely underpowered (43cc) compared to the Strikemasters but I got an awesome deal brand new so it was less than half the price of the SM's. It's worked like a charm and starts 1st pull almost every time. I don't have anything bad to say about Eskimo, the high powered ones (Shark) cut very fast compared to mine (Mako).

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if the deal is good enough just about anything is better than a hand auger in 24+ inches of ice. My dad has had an eskimo for maybe 14 or 16 years now, takes good care of it, and it does the same in return. I like my Strikemaster, but eskimo has now been around long enough that i would consider them quality

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I too have an Eskimo Mako 8". Had it about 5 years now. Works great. It is my first auger and I was looking for a good deal. I like how heavy duty it is built. No plastic handles, etc. Always starts on first pull. I dont run and gun so speed amd weight are not important to me.

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I have an ESKIMO SHARK 51CC 8" and I love it. It was on sale last year for the holidays. I owned a ESKIMO 33CC 8" for 8 years before that, and I never had a single issue with it. Sure, it was not as fast as the other brand, but it was much cheaper to buy and it worked the same. My 51CC ESKIMO is VERY comparable to any other auger i have seen or tested it against. Unless you are drilling 25+ holes each time you go out, there is no need for anything bigger than the 43CC, just in my opinion. I would 100% recommend ESKIMO augers to anyone, but I know guys love their Strikemasters, Jiffys IONs , etc and that is perfectly fine. I like my ESKIMO. Good luck finding one you like, and good luck fishing this season!

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We just bought the 40cc 4 stroke propane. starts and runs great, the first couple of days. cuts with no issues and opens old hole easily. A great buy at cabela's at $419 - $80 coupon and free auger storage bag.

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Hello. This is my first post. I just recievied my Eskimo hc40 last night, started on about 4 pulls, and I was able to drill about 15 holes or so. The price was very reasonable $370. Cut very smooth. Replaces a good strike master 49cc that was 23 years old.

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