Nils Auger

[harvey lee]

I just tried out a Nils auger I got this year and boy does it cut. I have used many different auger and for the past 4 years have been very, very happy with the auger I now have.

There is only one thing you can say about this Nils auger and that is WOW.

Its the lightest auger I have ever carried, its starts very easy and cuts like nothing I have ever seen before.

I would always get very tired cutting 10-15 holes with my other auger, but I will say that the crappies are in trouble now as I can cut a endless amount of holes to fish.

[Borch]

Sure is fast. With the amount of ice we have it's almost scary how fast a guy gets through.

[markkstanley]

I have only used mine as a handheld so far. Cuts a lot faster than any hand auger I've ever used. Can't wait to put the powerhead on and swiss cheese some lake.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

I also got a new Nils 8" auger this year.

As stated, this auger really rips thru the ice fast and easily!

Everyone that has fished with me had to try it out and all of them were truly impressed.

Can't wait to really put it to the test on deep ice panfishing!

Cliff

[Northlander]

Ya with the little ice we have now I barely hit the gas and Im through. It makes 8" of ice seem like 1". 1st time I used the powerhead this year I was scared because I thought I had walked onto some thin ice. Measured the ice and it was 7-8".

I cant say I miss my old 3 horse 10" yellow jobby.

[harvey lee]

Steve, you for sure cannot miss carring that beast around. I know I dont.

[WIllsdad]

Where can you buy a Nils Master in Northern MN?

[Cliff Wagenbach]

You can order a Nils right here thru FM!

Cliff

[harvey lee]

Willsdad

Welcome to the HSO & FM family. Good to have you here. We do look forward to your future post.

Again Welcome.

[WIllsdad]

I cant find any info on them? I must be looking in the wrong spot. Suggestions?

[Deitz Dittrich]

WD, here you go!

Nils Master Augers!

[WIllsdad]

Thanks Deitz!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Not a problem, glad I was able to help!

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Willsdad,

Go to the top of this page and click on "Fishing Equipment".

Then scroll down to the Nils Auger ad.

Cliff

[buddha]

I also got a Nils last year and love it. So does everybody I fish with. But remember to run a tank or two before you hit the ice. My auger gets faster every time I use it, but it needs to get broke in before. Willsdad, it is worth the money and you will be happy.

[Reynolds]

What length auger did you guys go with, the 42" or the 48"? I know this question has been asked and answered before, how long does it take to receive the auger?

[Paul Waldowski]

Reynolds,

I know both Steve (Northlander) and I run 48". My main reason is that it is enough shaft that I have never had to use an extension. Nice to use all season without having to add or take off something according to ice thickness

[harvey lee]

48 inch.

[Crappie_ Kid]

What do you guys think about the nills versus the strike lite. Im gettin one or the other.

[Paul Waldowski]

Strikelite is 2 pounds lighter, the Nils is faster and IMHO much more versatile and durable. Never have to worry about which way you set your Auger down.

[Borch]

For me I decided on the 48" due to the extension issue like Paul said. It's the lightest and fastest I've used.

[Gator Slayer]

I takes about a week from when they ship it. I got mine on Wed after the order was "finally" placed last friday . I wished I would have ordered from here rather than at the Ice show. I'd expect the holidays to slow shipment to more like 1 week to 10 days. Looking forward to breaking it in this weekend.

[insurance guy]

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I just tried out a Nils auger I got this year and boy does it cut. I have used many different auger and for the past 4 years have been very, very happy with the auger I now have.

There is only one thing you can say about this Nils auger and that is WOW.

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What took you so long to try one They are simply incredible augers. The only other auger that cust just about as fast is the Strikemaster Lazer Mag Xpress but it weighs about 6 pounds more than the nilsmaster. Nilsmaster sells a shorter American version and their regular European version and if you're "vertically challenged" get the shorter one. Just be very careful with that cutting head and don't push down on it, bang it or drop it on the ice The other thing is don't let a rookie use your nilsmaster because someone who is inexperienced can damage the cutting head in a hurry by dragging it or pushing down on it. I have an 8" and a 6" bit that can be quickly interchanged and for early ice you can drop the Tanaka head and just use them as a hand auger which is what I usually do when there's less than 5" or 6" of ice and I'm on foot.