Do electric ice augers work?

They help a lot in winters as one needs to drill through the ice many times to reach the fish. By using the best electric ice drill, you can have a fantastic time fishing on the ice. They are better than the gas-powered augers because they require less maintenance compared to the gas augers.

What kind of ice auger is best?

With that in mind, we’ve picked out what we consider the best ice augers for fishing on the market right now.



6 Best Ice Auger Reviewed

• Nils Master UR600C Hand Auger. …
• Strike Master Ice Auger Lazer Hand Auger. …
• Eskimo Quantum Auger Series, 8 Inch. …
• jiffy 46X-Treme 10″ Ice Auger.

How long does an ion ice auger battery last?

Typical cycle life of a good quality designed Li-Ion battery pack like a 40V or 24V Strikemaster product is around 500 FULL charge and DISCHARGE cycles. I would not be surprised to see packs run 10 years depending on usage.

How do you use an electric ice auger?

Quote from video: Straight. The other thing you want to do is when you actually get through the ice you want to throttle it up and lift your augur up and down and it'll actually help you clear the slush.

Is a 6 or 8 ice auger better?

If your going with the hand auger I would recommend the 6 . Its alot easier to punch a bunch of holes with the 6 . Depending on the amount of ice you chew through a season,the 8 inch I always had the replace twice a year. The 6 inch cut better and I went through a set of blades in about a season and half.

How strong of a drill do I need for an ice auger?

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Is electric or gas auger better?

The upside to gas however, is that it’s a very efficient power source when compared to our current electric offerings, meaning if you’re drilling lots of holes through thick ice, electric batteries may not get you as many holes punched as your gas auger once did.

Do handheld ice augers work?

A manual ice auger with sharp blades easily cuts through 6-8 inches of ice like butter in under 10 seconds. Drilling a hole in ice 10-18 inches thick using a hand auger is significantly harder and will take at least 30 seconds of hard work for each hole. Avoid manual ice augers for ice thicker than 18 inches.

Are augers worth it?

An auger gets the job done quicker than a shovel while allowing the operator to stand upright. Because the auger is meant to be held stationary as the hole is bored, there is less stress placed on the hands and arms, as well. For health reasons alone, augers are a worthwhile investment.

What can I use instead of an ice auger?

Here is a quick list of all the methods I have seen used to successfully cut through ice without an auger.

• Axe.
• Spud bar.
• Digging iron.
• Pick axe.
• Chainsaw.
• Ice saw.

What is the best size auger for ice fishing?

Ten-inch is the most common size and will tackle every situation or species you may target. A 4 1/2 inch hand auger is perfect for chasing panfish during early ice. For manual augers, it can become a bit more complicated.

Do augers work in frozen ground?

With the nearly 3,000 pounds of down pressure we were able to auger post holes in frozen ground much easier than without using it. I hope this demonstration proves that with the proper equipment it is easy to dig through frozen ground.