In the market for a new auger - opinions

[mrth0201]

Hey All,

Looking to buy either the Strikemaster Lazer Pro or the Jiffy Pro 4 Propane auger. I know the Jiffy is heavier but I like the idea of no gas. Looking for opinions and advise. Thanks!

[Chaws]

I just picked up the Strikemaster Honda Lite from Gander. They'll price match a lower price location and they have a $50 rebate going right now.

[Capt. H (Ret.)]

I just ordered the Jiffy Pro 4 Lite just because of the weight. I currently have a Jiffy Legend Lighting 2 stroke which is 12-14 years old?? which the book that I have says it weighs 23.12 lbs. I haven't had anything else to compare it to but it cuts just fine in any thickness of ice. I did compare it to the Jiffy Pro 4 because of the "Ripper" blades but the extra weight pointed to the "Lite". I don't use a snowmobile or a wheeler so it's either pull it and my shelter out by hand or drive it out once the ice gets thick enough.

The wife doesn't know I ordered it yet and it's the same color as the old one so maybe she won't notice since she doesn't fish. HaHaHa!!! I do see that other companies are offering propane augers so check them out if you get a chance.

Mike

[Big A]

Why not consider the ION ?

It is light, effective, drills plenty of holes on a single charge, really cannot find a single negative about it.

I even purchased the new upgraded one this year so I could have reverse ( and the 10in Blade for the wheel house ) JACKPOT!

[WalleyeVision]

I use the Ice Gator which is similar to the Ion, but has a bit bigger battery and a lot more power and last longer on one charge. It somewhat depends on where you fish, if you are fishing one of the lakes in the twin cities the Ion might be enough. I fish Lake of the Woods most of the year and in late ice you need the extra power. I do really like the design of the Ion though, so if you don't have to go through a lot of ice it can be a good option and is really light weight. Surprising how far these electric augers have come along.

[Big A]

if its helps your opinion at all....

I practically fish LOW exclusively all season long. Have ran the Ion for two years now. Never an issue.

As a former ICEGATOR owner myself I hear where you are coming from. I switched to the ION for the weight... and have been pleased with its performance. But man oh man... that ICEGATOR with a nils blade on it!!.. WOW! was that a fun machine!!