Curtis Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hey guys i am just wondering what your preferences are for hand augers. I have the old blue style sweed bore 5" it works great but could i do better? I recently made an adapter for it so i can run it with my 18volt drill, never thought it would work this good . Im just thinking something better would help make my batteries go further right now i can drill about 20holes without a recharge of my batteries. I dont know about you guys but 20 holes just dont cut it if your out for more than a few hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) Young lad like you.. should be drilling them by hand to stay in shape!! It's only old guys like Terry that need a power auger to hit 5 inches with !! (I like my Fin Bore 8" with the offset handles.) Edited December 28, 2009 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) lol i dont mind drilling them by hand its just the volume of holes i drill its nothing for me to punch 50 a day.. I am very mobile when it comes to ice fishing... Must be the bass angler coming out of me during the hard water season... Edited December 28, 2009 by Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I have a 6" lazer and it works great. I had a buddy that had the old blue one years back and he was faster then anyone on it but he knew how to use it and was the only one to use his auger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 lol i dont mind drilling them by hand its just the volume of holes i drill its nothing for me to punch 50 a day.. I am very mobile when it comes to ice fishing... I have the 2hp Jiffy Legend with a 9" blade for when we get serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Serious isn't the issue money is lol I tend to spend all my money on more tackle... I only fish crappies and perch right now, when i move up to eyes i will have to change it up to power augers.. Whats a good gas auger worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Whats a good gas auger worth? About 1/2 come April at CTC/Walmart and others !! Seriously the only time I'd consider buying one new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyboy83 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Go with a Nilsmaster. I have a 4 1/2" and I can go through 1 1/2' of ice faster than my buddy with his 10" power auger. I can drill holes all day long with this one. Get one with curved blades and offset handles. Half the energy exerted to get the hole drilled. PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEP Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 6" Fin Bore gets my vote. Cuts like butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 6" Fin Bore gets my vote. Cuts like butter. +1 Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 fin bore III is the best in my opinion. ill be selling a barely used 8" very soon when i upgrade to a gas auger. have an atv to haul the gas one around now if you are going to be drilling a couple holes here and there a cheaper one will do. but if you want to drill holes and find the fish you better get a good auger. that goes for gas augers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Curtis I have owned several hand augers 8 inch 6 inch and 5 inch. I currently use a 5 inch lazer for 90% of my fishing. The lazer has the curved blades as does the fin bore III. No matter what you do...don't even consider a straight blade auger, like you already have. It is a way more work. The lazer has the straight shaft you lean on the top of and drill one handed. The Fin Bore III has the offset handles. I have both and prefer my 5 inch lazer. Take your pick. Stick with the curved blade and you can not go wrong. Some people use a 4 or even a 3.5. OK for perch/smelt and small pannies but that's about it. Don't even consider chasing slab crappie with a hole smaller then 5. Good luck with whatever you go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 i like the good ol' mora swede augers... mine has a 4 inch extension to the handle to offset the handles and it cuts real quick as long as you know how to cut a hole proper.... try and push down to hard, or drill crooked and you're going to have a tough time (and wreck my nice sharp auger blades!) Luc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Serious isn't the issue money is lol I tend to spend all my money on more tackle... I only fish crappies and perch right now, when i move up to eyes i will have to change it up to power augers.. Whats a good gas auger worth? Its weight in gold when you are out with 4 little kids and 3' of ice looking for the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinguypat Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 k so here's what you do ... start working out ...then buy a cheap hand auger...go out on the ice and put your muscle to work drilling those holes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 ya ya lol just because im young and can drill holes all day dosen't mean i want to i will stick with my cordless drill.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Save your energy,and use the drill untill you can afford a power auger.Save youre energy for the hike in and out.As I did.I dread cutting all day with a hand auger.I still do from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Last year I bought a 6" Sub Zero at Walmart and love it..... cuts through ice like butter and good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 ya ya lol just because im young and can drill holes all day dosen't mean i want to i will stick with my cordless drill.. I wouldn't bother with power if I was only drilling a 6" hole, even with 3' of ice. I crack up every time I see this cordless drill thing mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 my favorite auger is the one my fishing partner uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 my favorite auger is the one my fishing partner uses. When we got into the heavy ice we would have 2 guys on an auger. You can zip through 3' with an 8" in no time. plus you get to stand there and compete at it a bit. tell your partner...come on push, wer'e almost there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I drill 90% of my holes by hand. I just can't be bothered to haul around a gas auger when I'm walking, or on early ice. I know when my buds come with a gas auger, my hand drilled hole is done, scooped out and my line is being sent down before they have thier holes drilled Until there is a foot, I drill by hand. Its not a big deal to pound a hole thru the ice. I am good with the old school mora/swedebore augers. I haven't quite got the finbore down, but I just picked up an 8"er to try out for this season........they're supposed to be good........I'll let ya know S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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