Composite auger on gas power head?

[Mr.Piker]

I’ve been out of the loop for a few years now so I apologize if this is a stupid question, but has anyone put a composite auger drill on a gas auger?

Is there any reason I can’t run a lighter weight composite drill on my gas auger?

[Walleyemagnet]

I was thinking the same thing. I would like to get a composite for my 10" Lazer Pro. I was told that they aren't meant to be used on a gas auger. Maybe too much torque for it to handle?

[TROLLER]

I think if you could use one they would be offered on the new gas augers

Might be a bit too much torque for the composite

[Sea Hawk]

I bought a composite 6 inch flighting for my gas powered auger 2 years ago and use it to go perch fishing. It is amazing how much weight it saves. i used it at least twice a week all last winter and it worked fine. The only problem I experienced was in late March with almost 3 ft of soft ice when I was drilling, if I did not clean out the hole out frequently enough the shavings would pack in above the flighting and cause the flighting to start bending. The plastic unit worked so well that even though I currently own three 8 inch metal flightings, I am seriously considering purchasing an 8 inch to use for walleye fishing due to the weight saving.

[AlbertanGP]

Originally Posted by Walleyemagnet

I was thinking the same thing. I would like to get a composite for my 10" Lazer Pro. I was told that they aren't meant to be used on a gas auger. Maybe too much torque for it to handle?

The electrics have more torque than any gas auger. That's why they're faster.

[Mr.Piker]

Originally Posted by Sea Hawk

I bought a composite 6 inch flighting for my gas powered auger 2 years ago and use it to go perch fishing. It is amazing how much weight it saves. i used it at least twice a week all last winter and it worked fine. The only problem I experienced was in late March with almost 3 ft of soft ice when I was drilling, if I did not clean out the hole out frequently enough the shavings would pack in above the flighting and cause the flighting to start bending. The plastic unit worked so well that even though I currently own three 8 inch metal flightings, I am seriously considering purchasing an 8 inch to use for walleye fishing due to the weight saving.

I appreciate the first hand experience review. I’m thinking of a 8” composite to compliment my steel 10”.

[CNP]

Originally Posted by AlbertanGP

The electrics have more torque than any gas auger. That's why they're faster.

Yes

[huntin'fool]

Originally Posted by AlbertanGP

The electrics have more torque than any gas auger. That's why they're faster.

Speed = torque??

[keeks]

Originally Posted by huntin'fool

Speed = torque??

More torque = More cut.

k

[Sea Hawk]

Originally Posted by Mr.Piker

I appreciate the first hand experience review. I’m thinking of a 8” composite to compliment my steel 10”.

i suspect you will not regret that choice.

[Mr.Piker]

And as a follow up, is there a composite auger brand or model that seems more durable than the rest? I was eyeballing the jiffy torch but the reviews are horrible - with a great number of them breaking the plastics.