Auger Choice?

[GVGoose]

I've seen and used a Jiffy 3 hp 8 inch Stealth and they are excellent. I've decided to buy my own so I'm wondering if I should get a 2 hp stealth or if I should stick with the 3?

How about the model 30 or 31 (Legend)?

Are standard blade systems good for redrilling holes?

thanks

[Bushwacker]

GVGoose,

Welcome to FM!!!

I just sold my Jiffy 3hp Stealth 9" and just ordered a Jiffy Pro STX 2hp 9". I really loved my Stealth, but I do a lot of hole hopping and carrying around that 3hp all day can start to wear a guy out after a few dozen holes. The standard blade systems work good for redrilling, just not as good as the STX. The standard seems to jump around the hole a little more, but my father-in-law has been using one for 15 years to reopen holes in his perm. So it definitely does work. His auger is a 3hp Model 30 that has never had any problems in those 15 years, besides a few re-sharpenings that he did himself. So either a 3hp or 2hp motor will work, and either the standard or the STX blades will work. It just depends what you are looking for. It really depends on your style of fishing on what will work best for you.

[Lotwfisher]

I would go with the 2hp. The 3hp is almost too heavy unless you upgrade to the 10 inch auger. Then the extra power is nice. 8", 2hp is pretty much the norm now unless you are going to upgrade to the 4 stroke.

Robin

[IcePro]

If you like the 3hp Stealth you will be even more happy with the new Stealth STX Pro form Jiffy.

This unit uses the 2hp and the Stealth drill assembly. This auger will be 9 pounds lighter and will perform better than the 3hp.

Jiffy changed the gear ratio on the Pro unit to 15:1 and it generated more torque and power. It is also available in 10" as well as the traditional 8" and 9" drill assemblies.

It also retails less than a 3hp Stealth.

[harvey lee]

It might be worth your while to take a look at one of the lightest,fastest cutting augers on the market today. Take a look here. This is by far the nicest auger I have ever drilled holes with. Its effortless.

http://outdoorprostore.com/nils-master.html