Power Augers 101

[Scott N]

I don't ice fish much, but I'm starting to enjoy it more. Can anyone comment on the "Mag 2000 Auger" by Strikemaster on the Wholesale Sports flyer?

http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/cicefishing-p1.html

Is an auger that cheep ($209) (roughly 50% off regular price) going to be a waste of money? From the little research I've done, Strikemaster seems to be one of the more popular brands?

[baptiste_moose]

Strike master makes a great auger. I can't however comment on the model u speak of.

[Scott N]

Strike master makes a great auger. I can't however comment on the model u speak of.

It sounds like Strikemaster is on of the better models?

[Mike_W]

Two HP this model runs a chipper (jiffy style) blade which is slower drilling but requires much less maintenance and is better in dirty ice situations.
The SOLO German engine seems to be great!

If you want the deal act quick as I doubt much is left.

[iliketrout]

I don't ice fish much, but I'm starting to enjoy it more. Can anyone comment on the "Mag 2000 Auger" by Strikemaster on the Wholesale Sports flyer?

http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/cicefishing-p1.html

Is an auger that cheep ($209) (roughly 50% off regular price) going to be a waste of money? From the little research I've done, Strikemaster seems to be one of the more popular brands?

They are sold out at the Calgary store. Someone went in yesterday and bought every single one. Heard he was from up north, so watch on Kijiji for a bunch of $300 new-in-box augers for sale.

[dodgeboy1979]

i had an older strikemaster mag and the thing was awesome, i wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

[Scott N]

They are sold out at the Calgary store. Someone went in yesterday and bought every single one. Heard he was from up north, so watch on Kijiji for a bunch of $300 new-in-box augers for sale.

Thanks for saving me a trip down there after work!

[brohymn2]

I got a strikemaster mag and although it does stall from time to time it starts almost consistently 2nd or 3rd pull

[iliketrout]

Thanks for saving me a trip down there after work!

No problem. They're also out of Marcum 385C's...lots of Aqua Vu left but buyer beware.

[Mayhem]

I've bought my Lazer Mag Express the first year they came with the Solo motor...Love It.

[Geezle]

If you want the deal act quick as I doubt much is left.

I just looked and they're not even showing on the linked flyer anymore! :budo:

[Mike_W]

I grabbed a lazer mag I put on hold around 2:30 yesterday, at 6:15 last night.
When I put it on hold they had eight ... When I got there they had the two floor models and the one I put on hold.
There were a few Eskimos left.