new electric augers

[kennethah]

I was wondering if anyone has used the new strikemaster electric augers and if they liked them or not, thanks for any replys.

[Chad711]

I have the one without a battery on the side. Slow, but works. Nice in some ways I guess.

[Good Time Ranger]

I have the new strikemaster with the battery on the power head. I really enjoy it. It drills slow but steady and sometimes I may have 2-3 holes done before my partner gets his gas auger started, especially if it is cold. After the day is done I just bring the battery in and re-charge. I can also use it with the truck hook up or to the 4 wheeler-snowmobile.

Dan

[Trouthunter]

Just bought the new strikemaster 8" electra...I love it. I was able to drill 10 holes over 6 hours on saturday with no problem. The cold weather probably drained the battery more than the drilling did. I decided on sunday that I would remove the battery and bring it inside when I wasnt using it, to help keep it warmer and retain it's charge. I was able to drill 12-15 holes NP. It bites really well and has good power. Best part is no gas to spill or exhaust to get everything dirty. I just leave the auger in my truck and bring the battery inside to charge. I see many advantages to the electric, and no need to drill 50 holes if you have good lake maps and a vex to measure depth before you drill.

[shorefisher]

How good is it at re-opening old hole's. I would love to kick the gas if it can re-open holes in my perm.

[Lynno62]

This should probably been a reply to Trouthunter, sorry guys i am new here. thanks again.

how do these new elec augers work do you need to haul a car battery with every where you go or do they have there own battery? are they spendy? i am looking at a new auger, i mostly pan fish so about 8" hole is fine but looking for something light weight as i have a bad shoulder. thanks.

Trouthunter; which model of strickmaster did you get? thanks.