Propane ice augers

[Eastsider]

I am looking at buying a new auger before hard water and was wondering what everyone thinks about the propane augers and if they start and run well in real cold weather?

Thanks

Eastsider

[guntar]

We have had great luck with the Jiffy propane auger. Starts and runs in the coldest weather without a problem. The only thing to watch is how you lay it down when it is going to sit for more than 10 minutes. We basically disconnect the hose from the propane tank everytime to prevent the tank from leaking down, or the air filter from getting wet and plugging. Once that happens you need to pull the air filter to get it started again. Long story short propane augers start great in the cold.

[jb426]

Go electric, propane still smells in the house. Just my opinion. Electric is the only way to go.

[fins_n'_feathers]

Get a nils and never look back

[GSP4ME]

I love my Jiffy Propane. No issues last winter and I used it three days a week all season with a lot of holes. My only complaint is the weight of the darn thing. But hey I call it my ice fishing work out

[shauno]

Love my Jiffy pro 4

[SM1]

Very happy with my pro 4 as well. It's nice to not have to be sure mixed gas is around. Starts awesome. No smell in the wheel house (which is where I use mine quite often).

Just go for it. You won't have to worry about your battery going dead that way.

[dlroot]

I have had great luck with my Jiffy Pro4 Propane Auger. It starts great and very to no smell. It is nice to not have to mess with the gas and oil mixing or charging batteries. I would say go for it and you wont be disappointed.

[WalleyeBIZ]

My jiffy has needed some tweeking, but all in all I'm pretty pleased with it!

[JBMasterAngler]

How many holes can you drill with 1 propane tank?

[harvey lee]

Friend has one and is happy with it. He does say it is a bit heavy and he is young and in very good shape. I asked him if there was a down side to this auger. He said when it gets cold out. Sub zero,he has to keep the cylinder under his coat to keep it warm so it will run. I just purchased a wheel house and I am going with an elec I believe. My Solo works fine but it does leave a few fumes but really not that big of a deal

[laker1]

less smoke,less noise.

[Nathan6]

you can drill a lot of holes with one propane tank. and i mean A LOT. i have never had any issues yet (knock on wood) with my jiffy pro 4. i would highly recommend it

[dewey1]

Had one issue with mine. The aluminum gas line broke at the fitting to the reg. Jiffy does have a repair kit, but I just went to the auto store and bought the right fittings and some steel brake line and bent my own. worked great ever since. I but I can get 100 holes through 2' of ice per tank!. As with any auger it depends on your blades.

you can drill a lot of holes with one propane tank. and i mean A LOT. i have never had any issues yet (knock on wood) with my jiffy pro 4. i would highly recommend it

[lispeej]

Dewey. I did the same mod you did too. It has lasted me a couple of years now and still going good. The replacement from jiffy didn't look trust worthy. Other than that, the pro4 has been awesome!!!

[JBMasterAngler]

100 holes? Wow! I'm looking at the ION auger, but am a little skeptical on the life of the battery.

[Mike Dumas]

From what i hear the ion is pretty slick. Cuts holes fast and nice not sure on the life tho

[rough_rider]

I think Jiffy can upgrade their hose designs (reinforced or metal hoses instead, better angles so that hoses aren't under so much pressure) but I can't say I don't like my propane auger. So power and cold-start isn't a problem, I just have complaints about the hoses.

[kingfish689]

I bought my jiffyPro4 last year. I leave it in the back of my truck in -20 degree weather and it starts fine. never had to warm the tank once. I also have a clam command post fish house. and I usually drill 6 holes in the house. no problem with fumes. I was out fishing last weekend in -20 degree weather and  my auger started just fine. it is a little heavier but then it is also more durable. no plastic handles or plastic gear box. jiffy propane Pro4 all the way. I would buy another one in a heartbeat

[fish_hunt_guy]

We were up on Red Lake last month in -20 temps and had to put on a warm tank that was in the fishouse to get it to start. Wouldnt start with the tank that was in the back of the truck connected to the auger.

[elusivecrappiecatcher]

I have the Jiffy Pro 4 Lite, and so far its awesome. I bought one of those neopreme tank sleaves that helps with frost the tank. I have yet to have an issue with mine and when it was -30F out if fired up in two pulls. When its warm usually 1 pull. I have drilled quite a few holes this year so far an haven't had to change a tank yet. It doesn't even feel like I used much propane yet.

I was skeptical of the high number of holes I have heard can be drilled on a tank but I think those numbers are probably legit. I am glad I went with the Pro 4 Lite over the regular Pro 4. At 28 pounds its nicer to carry around and has way more power than I thought it would.

[WalleyeBIZ]

I drill 7 to 10 holes a night, 5 night a week and I'm still using same cylinder, you get a bout 80 to 100 holes!