From the Ion FAQs page: “The battery is expected to last about 600-800 full charge cycles before performance will be affected.” If you exceeded that in two years, you must live pretty far north!

How long does it take to charge a Ion ice auger battery?

The battery takes between 2-3 hours for a full charge, but can sit on the charger overnight if needed. He did recommend not keeping the battery on the charger for more than 24 hours, however.

Whats better Ion or StrikeMaster?

At 14.3 pounds, the 8 inch 24v StrikeMaster is the lightest battery powered auger you can get. If you want 40v of power, then the best in weight goes to Ion.

How long is Ion ice auger?

ION Alpha (10″)

COMPATIBILITY	Gen 3
WEIGHT	21.6 lb.
AUGER LENGTH	40″
AUGER BIT MATERIAL	Steel
REVERSE MODE	Yes

How do you keep Auger batteries warm?

Quote from video: What I have here is an insulated growler or thermos. And I put boiling water in it this. Morning. Basically put it in this cooler with my batteries. And it's keeping everything warm all day.

How do you sharpen ion ice auger blades?

Quote from video: And run it through this blade sharpener. And it seems like you don't have to do it very long. The sharpening stones are at the correct angle so it's going to put the correct angle on your blade.

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.

Is StrikeMaster made by Rapala?

StrikeMaster Ice Augers and Mora ICE™ join Rapala Family of Brands.

How many holes can you drill with a StrikeMaster 40v?

Weighing only 26 pounds, it’s easy to transport, and the combination of its 15.9:1 gear ratio and razor-sharp serrated stainless steel blades delivers impressive torque and power. With 16 inches of ice, you can drill 100 holes between charges with the 8-inch model, or 80 holes with the 10-inch model.

How many holes can a StrikeMaster 24v drill?

50 holes

Fitted with an 8-inch auger, StrikeMaster’s new Lithium 24v weighs 14.3 pounds and can punch as many as 50 holes on a single charge.