Power augers

[tightlines]

Ditto Paul. I too like the fact that the nils cuts faster than anything I have seen, but the big issue here is that it is light and the auger does the work, not the fisherman. Important if your running and gunning all day.

JT, appreciate your opinion, but doesn't strikemaster also sell a 500 dollar 4 stroke auger. I have seen them and they are light , but personally I thought they cut very slow. Also the replacement blades for strikemasters 4 blade unit is a few bucks less than Nils, but Nils your getting an entirely new cutting head, not just the blades. Also, before jiffy and strikemaster came about, no one had heard of them either.

[hanson]

I would like to get this thread back on topic and that is helping "Guppy" find a great "end of the season" deal on a power auger.

However-

1. I believe Strikemaster sponsors the "fastest auger competition"

2. The Nils is a heck of an auger. The biggest thing about Nils is the effort it takes to cut a hole. There is none. Just hold on and go.

3. The Strikemaster Strike-Lite is a heck of an auger too. My dad bought one this winter and I've used it many times. Its just as fast if not faster than my Lazer Mag Express. It also is the lightest auger on the market besides the Nilsmaster. 2 thumbs up from this kid on the Strike-Lite!

[tightlines]

What would be a good power auger to buy?

Not trying to be a smart guy , but guppy did also ask the above question. Just voiced my opinion, like everyone else did. Topic did get a little off to the debate side so quess I will shut-up.

[The_Duckslayer]

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I would like to get this thread back on topic and that is helping "Guppy" find a

great "end of the season" deal

on a power auger.

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Guppy found a deal! Cant go wrong with a strikemaster! Not that I am an expert (an "ex" is a has been and a spurt is just a drip of water under pressure) but I think that he got a pretty good deal. Sounds like the Big 3 all have their supporters, kind of like GM, Ford and DOdge. They are actually all good just a matter of taste. Have a good one and N Joy the Hunt././Jimbo

[Tony Holland]

Here is my 2 cents...I bought a year end closeout Strike Lite 4 stroke and have used it 4 times. It cuts through the ice no problem, i have used augers that maybe cut a little faster but not much. I put about 1/4 of a tank of gas in it and it has not moved even drilling 50-60 holes. Also not having to mix the gas or have to open the vent to allow air in is another plus. Only disadvantage is the warm up period of about 20 seconds, and having to set the auger on one side the only other downfall.

I have been very happy with my auger to say the least and for 399 it was a good deal.

[troutchaser]

I have to echo Hanson on the Stike-Lite. The thing runs like a top, is light as a feather and it is fast. Faster than my brothers model 30 anyways Oh I forgot to metion quite and smoke free!!!

[MikeYager - Suzuki]

This post looks like a strikemaster fan club. You cannot go wrong with a Jiffy. Do they cost a little more? Yes. Do you get what you pay for? Yes.I've seen plenty of SM out there and I'm sure they are fine but the ones I have seen didnt have the fit and finish of a Jiffy and their blades are not as maintenance free. I guess I'm the one guy that doesn't prefer them.

[booshy]

I would love a nils, but do they ever go on sale?

One post said they put a couple on hsolist, but I missed the post by a day and someone was saying they saw a price of $380 for a demo unit. From what I've read the nils just keeping getting better to use the more you use them.

Any tips would be appreciated!

[Mr.finz]

I recommend the jiffy model 30.It may not be as cheap as the lazer mag but it will be the one and only auger you ever buy. Good luck and good fishin