42" or 48" Nils?

[Reynolds]

I am going to be ordering up my Nils tonight and can't decide on which length auger to get. The 42" seems like it be enough auger for the places I fish(Mille Lacs and West Metro Area), but I don't want to come up short either if I end up making some trips to Northern MN later in the year. Opinions on this matter?

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[french_lake_kid]

Let's see, 42= 3'6" then 48 is 4', so if the price isnt 2 much of an increase why not go bigger. As long as you dont mind 6 more inches of cargo, go bigger HOLY COW 120 VIEWING RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!

[iffwalleyes]

Get the 48" you will like it. It will keep you from having to run an extension most of time. I am taller so it really doesn't mater to me. But I know most everyone I know that run them have a 48" and some of these guys are shorter.

[Paul Waldowski]

48" and you will never need an extension. I'm 5'8" and it has never been an issue for me.

[harvey lee]

I agree with the others on the 48. Last winter when almost all fisherman were using their extensions on Red, I was poping holes without one.

[Reynolds]

Thanks for the replies guys. I did end up going with the 48" auger based on your inputs. Should be a pound or two lighter than my 3HP, 10" Jiffy

[harvey lee]

You will love the difference in weight. I use to own a 10" Jiffy and it was a great auger except a bit heavy to carry around.

Good luck with the Nils and let us know how you like it.

[Shack]

I would go 48"! I have 48" and did just fine last year. Last year was the first year I had extension, but never did use it! The ice got thick last year! I have got spoiled with not having extension and made a trip up to Mille Lacs and came darn close to not popping threw. The next day I bought an extension and keep in truck. If you put an extension on a 48" auger, you are almost eye level with muffler! Better have sharp blades , this will help!

[aczr2k]

I bought a 42" Nils last year mainly cause thats what was on sale. From my experience last year on lake of the woods, I would have still needed an extension with the 48", so it wasn't a big deal. Whipped up a extension at work, stainless steel of course.