What is the best Hand Auger, please help....

[Guest]

I am planning on getting a new hand auger, and I really have no idea which one to get. I have been reading about the Strike Master Lazer Hand Auger, and the Jiffy hand augers. They cost about the same, but I want to get the best one. Please help me out, which is the best of these two? Are there others that are better for about the same price? Well thanks for reading this. I would appreciate any comments or help, thanks again...

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[Guest]

I've got a lazer and it is great. You need a hole and zip-zip, you've got one. Never tried a Jiffy, nor heard of anything about them.

[Guest]

Just brought up a forum that should help:Titled: "Mora or Lazer 6" Hand Auger. Check it out.
mike

[This message has been edited by jacobm (edited 01-09-2002).]

[Guest]

I have the Strikemaster Lazer and my Buddy bought a Jiffy. And we really could not till the difference. They both are real good.

[Guest]

Thanks jacobm for the help, looks like I will be buying a Lazer, now the question is what size? The 6", or the 8", what do you think?

[Guest]

Sorry, I need to thank everyone else too...

[Guest]

It's me again. I was just wondering what is the difference between the 6", and 8" auger? Is the 8" auger harder to use, or slower? Does it not cut as good as the 6"? Thanks for the help.

[Guest]

Always cut the smallest hole you will be able to get your fish through. That way you can drill more holes, move quicker, expend less energy and catch more fish. Mathematically speaking, an 8" auger cuts a hole nearly twice the volume as a 6". One can only assume it takes twice the effort also. If you are panfishing, go with a 5" Lazer.

FLB

[slick2526]

Has anyone ever looked at the "high velocity" hand augers that cabelas carrys? Also I think HT enterprises has there own hand auger also.

[Jay R]

I would recommend the Strike Master Lazer, I bought one 2 season's ago and it works great. Buy the smallest diameter you need, it will save you alot of extra work.

[Guest]

Go with the 6" lazer. I have a 8" jiffy and a buddy has the 6" lazer. He can usually drill 2 holes for every one I drill. As for diameter only get what you need. We've had no problems getting large Lake Trout though the 6" hole.

Tight lines!

[Guest]

Thanks for the help, I bought a 6" Lazer today, and can't wait to try it. I am planning on going out tomorrow. Caught some crappies, and a few small walleyes earlier today, and I hope it will be a nice day tomorrow....

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