Ion electric augers

[huntsfurfish]

Ion augers have an optional 10" blade out now.:sHa_shakeshout::)

[The Reel Deal]

Well then...
For sale Jiffy 10" propane auger, still under warranty B.O. :bad_boys_20:

[WayneChristie]

hows the battery availability and cost?

[Richard B.]

That's good news - wonder if the FH will be selling them?

[bwackwabbit]

Ion augers have an optional 10" blade out now.:sHa_shakeshout::)


Got a link?

[Hilgy]

reeeeeally. i do believe i will need one of those.

[huntsfurfish]

Got a link?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Ice-Fishing/Ice-Augers|/pc/104793480/c/104735880/sc/104395680/Ionreg-10-Blade-Assembly/1851319.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fice-augers%2F_%2FN-1100504%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104395680%3FWTz_l%3DUnknown%253Bcat10 4793480%253Bcat104735880&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcat104793480%3Bcat104735880%3Bcat1 04395680

Not in stock yet.

[huntsfurfish]

hows the battery availability and cost?

Havent looked locally. ordered mine from BP.

http://www.basspro.com/ION-Battery-Pack-40V/product/1304231037/

$150.00 US

Watch for free shipping deals.

[bwackwabbit]

Woohoo!!!!

Thx for the link.

This plus the new Jaw Jackers I just ordered will be added to the quad making it a true mobile trophy fish machine!

[huntsfurfish]

Woohoo!!!!

Thx for the link.

This plus the new Jaw Jackers I just ordered will be added to the quad making it a true mobile trophy fish machine!


Bought 2 jaw jackers last year but never got to use them. Looking forward to it this year.

[bwackwabbit]

Ion augers have an optional 10" blade out now.:sHa_shakeshout::)


Just placed my order, back ordered so it'll ship as soon as available.

[NEWB]

I like the idea however how is the battery life in the cold?

I would be curious to see how the battery charge degrades in -10 and colder while drilling through 2-4 feet of ice.

I will wait to see some reviews and real world examples of the Auger in use.

Thanks for sharing the link though! :)

[bwackwabbit]

I'm 2 seasons in. No issues other than me forgetting to recharge between uses...lol.

[mooseknuckle]

I like the idea however how is the battery life in the cold?

I would be curious to see how the battery charge degrades in -10 and colder while drilling through 2-4 feet of ice.

I will wait to see some reviews and real world examples of the Auger in use.

Thanks for sharing the link though! :)

Youtube, hundreds of reviews.

I'm pulling the trigger this season especially with the addition of the 10" blade!!

[huntsfurfish]

Just placed my order, back ordered so it'll ship as soon as available.

X2

[bwackwabbit]

In stock as of this morning. Waiting on the shipping notification now...[emoji4]

[huntsfurfish]

Woohoo:sHa_shakeshout:
Will be here well before the season.

[bwackwabbit]

Definitely gonna grab one of these as well!!!

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/ion-anchor-drill-adapter-with-quick-release?a=1724018

Cheers.

[huntsfurfish]

Definitely gonna grab one of these as well!!!

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/ion-anchor-drill-adapter-with-quick-release?a=1724018

Cheers.

Interesting. Already have several ice anchor bits including home made one for ice climbing anchors.
Looks good though. Be interesting to see one up close.

[bwackwabbit]

If you check out their site they list this item as a quick change system for the actual auger flights! That means you can switch out the 8" for the 10" in seconds and all without tools!!!

[Hunter Trav]

It will be interesting to see how many holes those ions will be able to do with the 10" bit...

[huntsfurfish]

If you check out their site they list this item as a quick change system for the actual auger flights! That means you can switch out the 8" for the 10" in seconds and all without tools!!!

That would be handy then. Not sure if I would have the need to switch quickly, but will probably put on list to obtain one.:);)

[bwackwabbit]

It will be interesting to see how many holes those ions will be able to do with the 10" bit...


I'll keep Ya posted [emoji6]

[bwackwabbit]

New for this year as well is the addition of a reverse gear to the power head. They claim this eliminates nearly all slush from the hole.

I'll stick w/ my forward only thx.

[huntsfurfish]

New for this year as well is the addition of a reverse gear to the power head. They claim this eliminates nearly all slush from the hole.

I'll stick w/ my forward only thx.

I just noticed that too. sticking to my forward only as well.

[happyfisher]

so i want one but 650 bucks? plus i have to buy the 10" auger itself? so 750 plus tax? is that correct? seams kinda steep ...will they go on sale?

[cube]

New for this year as well is the addition of a reverse gear to the power head. They claim this eliminates nearly all slush from the hole.

I'll stick w/ my forward only thx.

I think the reverse will be great for those that have a hut. Scooping out watery slush in a hut is a pain.

[bwackwabbit]

Agreed

[cube]

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[mooseknuckle]

so i want one but 650 bucks? plus i have to buy the 10" auger itself? so 750 plus tax? is that correct? seams kinda steep ...will they go on sale?

I think they were $499 at Canadian tire. Not sure what the extension cost? But yeah they will come down in price.

[huntsfurfish]

Extension is included with auger.

[bwackwabbit]

And the quick change piece can be had for $45.

[bwackwabbit]

Got the shipping notification this morning!!!

[huntsfurfish]

Got the shipping notification this morning!!!

x2:sHa_shakeshout:

[Hunter Trav]

New for this year as well is the addition of a reverse gear to the power head. They claim this eliminates nearly all slush from the hole.

I'll stick w/ my forward only thx.

Having used a Gator with reverse, you're really not missing much if you don't have it. In all the time I had my gator I think I used it maybe twice, and didn't find that it cleaned the holes out very well at all...

[bwackwabbit]

That's what I thought when I saw the video. Besides, the benefit of the electrics is how quiet/stealthy they are below the ice.

A small ice tornado below the hole would certainly ruin that IMO.

[bwackwabbit]

WoooHoooo!!!!

C'mon Ice Ice Baby!!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/01/mu3ajysy.jpg

Cheers.

[WayneChristie]

That's what I thought when I saw the video. Besides, the benefit of the electrics is how quiet/stealthy they are below the ice.

A small ice tornado below the hole would certainly ruin that IMO.

if you are hunting pike some days the more commotion below the ice the better, it can draw them in from quite a distance

[bwackwabbit]

Agreed, I use the dull end of a spud bar to tap the ice when it slows down and they usually come a runnin'

[huntsfurfish]

Going to pick my auger up today(10"):sHa_shakeshout:. Was in the Hat yesterday and missed the delivery.

[The Reel Deal]

I was under the impression that the Ion was coming out with a new model head with a 10" blade.
I question it's efficiency and longevity running on the old power plant. Otherwise why wouldn't they have released the 10" blade years ago? :thinking-006:

[-JR-]

The ION is going to change ice fishing ,just like the cordless drill did.
20 years from know ,it will all be electric ice augers.
JR

[bwackwabbit]

BOOM!

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The new powerhead w/reverse, on the new 10" flight Ready for the Ice!

Cheers.

[huntsfurfish]

Looks sweet!

[wellpastcold]

I bought an 8" Ion as well this year with the 10" auger to go with it. I also purchased an extra battery. I hope it is as good as the reviews suggest. I will still have my Jiffy propane auger as backup.