Eskimo Ice Augers

[magic_minnow]

Hello all! Havent got out at all this year...about to buy an Eskimo gas auger....can anybody tell me their experiences with this brand? It would really help...im stuck between an Eskimo and a Strikemaster. Thanks!

[Waterbeater]

I have had my 2hp eskimo for over 5 years and haven't had 1 problem yet. It's a little heavy but in the summer I can put an earthquake auger on it and dig post holes in non rocky ground so I could justify the purchase with my wife back when I bought it.

[fievel9922]

if you are going eskimo or strike master. i would say strikemaster hands down. lighter faster and their headquarters are in big lake, so if you have a problem they are not that far away.

[Ron Anlauf]

I've used them both. The Eskimo Shark starts quickly on the first or second pull and drills as fast or faster than anything else and doesn't rip your arms off when it hits the bottom of the ice. Terry Mcquoid of McQuoid's Inn used to use another brand until he made the switch to the Shark about five years ago and uses nothing else, and he has drilled more holes than most of us put together.

[vitalshot5]

I also use the shark and have drilled 1000 holes....stills starts 2nd pull everytime.....and easy on the pocket book too.

[Blainebob]

I bought an eskimo mako 2 years ago-started first pull last month--very pleased with their products,also ownn an eskimo portable as well

[Chasingame]

I also bought one about 4 years ago and have had no problems with it. I love it. Starts second pull every time without a doubt. Trusty as can be!

[Mr Special]

I have a Eskimo Barracuda 8" turbo blades.. Haven't had any problems with it. Except that one time my bud snapped my auger blades "still don't know how he did that". Called the Eskimo rep an they replaced it for free. Plus it's faster then everyone esles auger I fish with.. Even beat my buds Jiffy sleath.

[upnorth]

I have the shark Z51 and it blows through the ice pretty good. It is quite bit lighter than my buddies older eskimo too.

[lunker651]

I have a Eskimo Mako for 3 years now and it's been nothing but great drilling for me. It always start and never had a problem with it. I bought mine used for $160.00 and it is well worth every penny spent. I coundm't be happier.

[jtroop]

I've had my Mako 2 seasons. No starting or running problems. I think the motor is Italian made (Ardisam ?). That probably bothers some folks.

[Buzzin']

I have an Eskimo Shark that I bought two years ago. Starts 1st or 2nd pull every time and it is fast. I went with Eskimo because it was cheaper and had a primer. I have noticed that their prices have come up a bit in the last few years though, and not sure if they still put a primer on them. So that might nullify my reasons for getting one...

[magic_minnow]

Ok, after hours of wlaking around at Joes and Cabelas I bought the Eskimo Shark Z51. I can't wait to test it. Thank all for your responses! Happy fishing!

[slender spoon]

if you have not used very many augers the strikemaster is easier to keep running while you drill multiple holes but with experience and you have used an eskimo before they are hands down better

[Shawnny B]

and eskimo is near by also, their reps are great, I ended up meeting one over in Luck, Wi to get a different Auger. They are out of Cumberland if I remember right!

ShawnnyB

[biggieroth]

I have a newer shark and love it. I have to say it doesn't get used as much as I would like being that we don't do a whole heck of a lot of ice fishing here in Missouri, but I always make to MN for a few trips. Plan on fishing Rush for crappies next week!!!!

I would agree on the auger quitting between holes. I adjusted the idle and still have that issue. All in all a great auger!!!

[upnorth]

I haven't had the quitting between holes with mine.

[IceWrangler]

I've had mine for over 10 years. it fires up every time. When the season starts i have to pull on it a dozen or so times. Then the rest of the winter I am good to go.

I had a jiffy many years ago, it only lasted 2 years. it was gonna cost me close to what a new one would cost, just to fix. Thats when I switched to Eskimo. Glad I did.

If i recall correctly My dad had a Eskimo when I was growing up. But then again he also made his own electric auger out of a Airplane landing Gear and some old welding leads. I think he still uses that even today.

[north red river]

I bought a Eskimo Mako with the curved blades brand new from cabelas and it seems to shake really bad when you get in the ice......any ideas?

[anyfishaldo]

Bought Eskimo Mako last January, Throttle isssues before my first trip this year.(Cable came undone and springs shot) I upgraded to Strikemaster Lazer Mag. Other than getting it started the first time (no Primer) I get it started 2nd or 3rd pull every time. My little Bro has a 5 year old Eskimo Barricuda we used last week and it has served him well. I guess it is dependent on how your model performs. Same as the Chevy Ford arguement.