Just wanted to update this review. Year 4, with a bit of sharpening I'm still thrilled with this Auger! This is an excellent Auger. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxe0I-fnTUByahTCyStrIBXsesSkQJKn8n It splits to 1/2 size for storage in the warm months and easily assembles for winter use. I can cut holes in less than a minute by and really don't feel the need to ever adapt this to use with a drill. It cuts easily with the included blades (which can be sharpened or replaced as needed) and has held up extremely well through last season, and now for the first cuts of this season. I do recommend this to anyone who asks, and personally prefer this over powered augers. These are quiet, still quite fast, lighter, and don't risk spilling chemicals into our waterways. I plan to do a lot of fishing this year through the ice, thanks to this trusty Auger. The 8" diameter is great for fishing pike through the ice as well.
A couple weeks would be pushing it lol. I tried fishing shallow for lakers last weekend of September before the season closed and nothing. September 30th my cousin was catching them in 70' in Sioux Lookout!!! Water is still warm in NW Ontario. Lake trout are probably just starting to spawn now. I'll be missing early ice this year anyway because my wife (Sam) and I are expecting our first child in December.
@@JaySiemens thanks for replying man. Not many RUclipsr do that. If you wanna gain subscribers, mabye you should consider saying in the intro “please subscribe, it’s free, you can always un-subscribe”. I’ve seen it make a difference man. No pressure man all you. I have only watched 2 videos of yours and I have learned so much and I have really been entertained. Your on the right track. It’s so cool that your 🇨🇦 man. Keep it up!
Because he didn't mooch off an brother or a friend who already had 2 mil subs before he even created a channel, like most of these big outdoor youtubers nowadays
@@aidanchapin1027 look at deer meat for dinner's brother, the dude has barely had a channel for over a year and he has over 350k already.. kinda bs how youtube let's these guys double dip..
My new best friend is a 24v Strikemaster. Where has this been all my life. Used it a few times last winter and can hardly wait to get out again this winter. Cuts ice like butter with no binding. Used it all day and battery was only down 30%.
My buddy who’s family owns a bait shop sell these electric augers, there cool but I can afford these since I’m a broke college kid, luckily my dad moved to Georgia so he gave me his old gas auger from probably the early 90s? It’s got its problems but works for me, what it really needs is new blades, the cool thing is I can fit all my ice fishing gear in the back of my college car and once classes are done for the week I just head right to the lakes!
I have the strike master 8" lite flite on the clam plate. I use my 18v ridgid drill and with a 4 amp hr battery and I can get 35 holes on one battery. Was the best option for me with having many battery's and drills from doing construction. Great vid jay. Love the heart for Sam. Can't wait for new ice videos with u and Sam.
I bought a K drill two years ago and love it. I also bought a refurbished Milwaukee M18 fuel drill that runs great. I make a case for this set up because you have a drill for projects around the house.
I'm also a K-drill owner. Not only is what you said true, but it also takes less room when storing it during the off season and traveling with it on the ice. The only downside is it doesn't compare to the amount of holes the strikemaster or the ion can drill on one battery (but who really drills that many holes on one outing), also mine was having some trouble last season drilling through the ice - probably due to dull blades. Got them sharpened so maybe drilling will be better this season... There's an auger for everyones needs and applications; just gotta figure out which one you need. Edit: another plus for having a drill around on the ice is to drill in spikes.
I hear that the 8" composite blade from Ion, taken off the power head, combined with a Milwaukee hammer drill, is the best early season set up. Then you have a G2 power head for after the ice gets to 8-9". Yup buy a G2 and use the blade in combo with you construction tools. Stop being cheap where the right decision counts, fish like a pro, buy an ION!
I use the 6 inch for stocked trout. Super fast and battery hardly notices. Came with the 10 inch. Works as long as the blades are sharp. 5 amp hour battery. Back up battery is a 3 amp. Handle Bar broke on mine ( at the attachment). Ion replaced the bars.
Thanks Jay, I have been looking at a new Ice Auger as my ancient Jiffy has about 18 seasons on it. Was looking at the propane models but am now seriously leaning to the Electric Auger side. Too bad you couldn't do a 10" comparison of the Ion, the Strikemaster and the new Jiffy E6 Lightning 10" I'm waiting for the Fall sales to kick in but in my area they are all around the $800.00 to $840.00 mark which is almost double a gas version, but given their light weight, no mixing fuel, no storage issues, no starting issues I can justify the extra outlay of cash. The only real question is the durability of the machines. My old Jiffy owes me nothing and has been a faithful companion for almost two decades,...I guess we'll see what this new generation can do!! Thanks again, and keep that fantastic looking content coming!!!
My main concern would be the decay of the battery after a decade of use. I have noticed with my lithium ion batteries on power tools (old 18V ones like 8 years old) they don't hold as many hours of use as they used to but the power is still there just need to change batteries more frequently. The positives though are these augers are considerably lighter, you don't need to lug around a jerry can, no need for Seafoam and other expensive fuel conditioners, you can use this auger in an enclosed space like a shack or tent.
@@goon8058 I agree, but so long as you can get replacement batteries I'm still safe for the long haul. I have replaced DeWalt batteries and run the drill like it was new, so as long as the drive components are built well I can honestly see the market shifting to the electric side for a variety of tools. My buddy just got a mini chainsaw to add to his DeWalt tools, he plans to run only food grade oil in it and use it only for splitting Moose brisket and halving pigs etc, which I thought was a pretty genius idea!
My experience with electric auger is a little different. I bought a hand crank auger, made an adapter shaft and I use my Dewalt 20v Max drill. Works like a champ! I can drill 30 holes at 5-8” thickness off of one 2AH battery.
I live a 3 hour drive away and am surprised how much ice you have already lol, we have none. I used to have a 10" Jiffy STX that was good to me for several years until on day the gas tank sprung a leak from the grommet holding the fuel intake. It wouldn't prime/start and gas leaked all over the ice. I said never again and that day drove to Fort Francis and bought a new Ion From Canadian Tire. Extremely satisfied with it! Never going back to gas power, not for anything on the ice anyway.
Thanks for the review man should be helpful for someone in the market. Can’t wait for ice season. I was on the fence last year about which auger yo get. Had the opportunity to try both the ion and strike master. Ended up sticking with the ion gen1 10”. Not for any particular reason other than it was green😂 because both ran well. A rifle rack for a four wheeler works well to hold mine to my sled.
Watching this video before 2022 ice fishing season as a review of this product against the new rapala electric ice auger’s. Jay have you seen or heard about Rapala product yet? Possible video comparison plus what’s the Canadian price on the green machine? Can’t wait to get on the ice and watch your upcoming video’s take care, JJ.
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Great upload Jay! Such a cool idea! Now I really wanna go ice fishing lol I pulled the trigger on a gas auger last year... maybe I should of waited!
I have a jiffy propane 8 inch. Nice but much heavier than these electric. Love mine but might get a 4 inch for a a drill for panfish and thinner ice. Nice review. My jiffy will likely still be going strong by the time I'm dead so not sure if I'll ever replace with another 8 or 10 inch set up. Nice review and editing man
they preform excellent i got mine before ice season last year and didn't miss a beat drilling through 2 plus feet of ice in -12 f on lake superior drilling 50 plus holes and was still at half battery. one thing i recommend is on those cold days take the battery off and bring it in the shack to keep in somewhat warm. no idea if it actaully plays a factor just never had much luck with any type of batteries and really cold weather being left out
Looks like the product is dialed in. They were the OG in the electric market and changed the industry as a whole. Then rolled in the drill setups! This is what innovation is all about, not the color of the product. If it works, it works!
Just bought a 10” ion G 2 it’s great when it works. Did 10 holes then dead wouldn’t work. Got home called ion and they are sending me a new controller. Hopefully won’t have issues after this. Sucks when it doesn’t work. Wrecks your whole day
This March I was fishing with a gentleman east of Red Lake Ontario that had an electric auger, and was raving about how great it was. That was until the 2nd day when he realized he forgot to bring his battery in over night and it got down to -30 C overnight. Top it off, we had just driven on snowmobiles 15 miles back on trapper trails to a lake. His auger would not start and my gas auger fired right up. Yes that is a bit serious of an example, but some days it pays to have a gas auger back up. Yes, gas sucks to it be heavy, having to mix and fill it up. But it fires up, even it is bone chilling cold.
I put the light flite on my strikemaster. My back is much happier. I also put a k drill on my Eskimo what a difference in performance ,and easier on the body both versions for torque. Lite flite is the cheapest
As battery technology continues to improve, gas augers will have less and less appeal, however it is going to take years to demonstrate the durability of electric augers. Many guys like myself have had a gas auger for decades. My el cheapo Strikemaster 2000 was only a couple hundred bucks about 25 years ago, and still runs like a champ. I have only had to make one repair to it in all that time: had to change the fuel tank a couple of years ago. That is incredible durability from a 25 year old, entry level, gas auger. I have no interest in replacing my gas auger with electric, but rather I would like to pick up an electric auger as a complimentary piece of equipment for thinner ice/early season.
When I was growing up in the 70's we could only afford a hand auger -- talk about a work out! Glad electric is coming into vogue as was never a fan of gas engines because of the noise, mess, etc.
Yes those hand augers are work outs last two winters was spent with hand augers. After last year a old guy came up asked me what I was doing pulled out his ion drilled me 5 holes tossed her back into his sled and pulled off. That day I said no more and I’m getting a ion lol
I love how it pulls itself thru the ice almost like its suctioned or something, know what I mean?? Such a perfect amount of torque that you dont really feel, like it doesn't spin ya round if you forgot the cleats
I'd like to see a more realistic test. I mean nobody drills all the holes, all at once. Drill a few holes, fish for an bit, then drill more. So many variables though. How about in -40? Really thick ice takes more juice as well. Great video Jay! You keep making great content that I am always down to watch
Jay does the battery lock in on the G2? I got a G1 with the strap and it kinda sucks lately. It keeps dying very fast when we go fishing. Like drill 7-9 holes as soon as we arrive and it slows right down. And the battery indicator shows its full charge. But I almost wonder if its gotta do with the strap maybe not holding the battery in tight enough? So the G2 I wanna know more about before I decide on it or the strikemaster. Thanks for any help you can provide!
Review the new ice adapter for the hummingbird 360 when you can get your hands on one. I’m curious if it actually marks fish or is mostly good for structure.
@@JaySiemens lol oh heck no that would be pretty pricy for sure! Maybe they will have you review one 😊 considering you pretty much sold myself and others on hummingbirds great units! Love my helix unit for ice and open water stuff. Thanks for putting out all the good content. Between you Clayton and Boley I have learned to pretty much snipe walleye on the hummingbird. 😂
Thanks for creating the content, it's very helpful stuff. Have you checked out the Strikemaster 24v? I think several people would be interested in your thoughts on that model especially after using the G2 and the SAM 40v. Cheers!
The best that I have used still is the drill setup. Get a nice drill, and a nice auger, weights nothing and during the warm season, you have a nice drill.
They’re great augers, not sure why they need to be that pricey though, aside from the battery are they that much more expensive to manufacture than gas? I think they’d be cheaper with less moving parts, but unsure... I’ve caught lakers and Muskie around 20lbs, and walleyes close to 10lbs with an 8” hole no problem, so 8” would work for everything I do... I hope competition brings down the prices, they’d sell more units too:)
I just grabbed an Ion 8 X in clearance at Canadian Tire. Should get me 1000", says 1600". I've run it a few times in my living room. Is it wrong that it gives me a chubby?
Respect to you Jay, but my K-Drill/DeWalt 20v Max rang in at just over $300, and weighs 7lbs. I have mostly DeWalt tools so I have several batteries, last year I drained 3 batteries and drilled 130 holes. Electric augers are still too expensive and heavy imo, I'm a walker so that extra 10-12lbs makes a big difference. Also, your Ion has standard blades, so if you wanted to strong holes together I hope you brought a spud lol
@@JaySiemens that's true, I guess in Canada sometimes you need extensions lol but she does good drilling through 15-20", which is average for a good and cold (by my standards) Northern Michigan winter. Love your videos man and thank you for replying ✌🏼
I don’t have a G2 but I am absolutely in love with em! Just from trying others’.. The colour, the design, etc.. if I was in the market for one, I’d for sure get a G2! Almost got one last season, maybe this Xmas?? 🤔🤔
The only issue i can see so far with any electric auger is they will never last as long as a gas auger. How many people do you know that have a 20+ year old gas auger that still works well? They may be lighter, but will never last as long as a gas auger. The batteries are only warrantied for a few years if your lucky. Electric augers are taking over but are not as worth it as an electric. Only my 2 cents.
Here’s the problem with electric augers after a few seasons let’s say you have some malfunctions or whatever and you have some problems with it not working on a full charge battery, would you know how to fix it? No! Gas auger no problem you can fix it because there are a lot of options like carb work or fuel or whatever electric seems good but gas will always outwork it
They are definitely worth it as long as it's not a Ion lol ion has the worst customer service ever. I had 2 ion x's and both broke within a week and they wouldn't replace them i bought them new and ion sent me a wiring diagram and told me to fix it myself. DONT BUY A ION.
Just wanted to update this review. Year 4, with a bit of sharpening I'm still thrilled with this Auger! This is an excellent Auger. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxe0I-fnTUByahTCyStrIBXsesSkQJKn8n It splits to 1/2 size for storage in the warm months and easily assembles for winter use. I can cut holes in less than a minute by and really don't feel the need to ever adapt this to use with a drill. It cuts easily with the included blades (which can be sharpened or replaced as needed) and has held up extremely well through last season, and now for the first cuts of this season. I do recommend this to anyone who asks, and personally prefer this over powered augers. These are quiet, still quite fast, lighter, and don't risk spilling chemicals into our waterways. I plan to do a lot of fishing this year through the ice, thanks to this trusty Auger. The 8" diameter is great for fishing pike through the ice as well.
Thanks for watching! As noted in the description, this was filmed in March. Will be a couple weeks till we have fishable ice.
You just gotta go way up north :D
I wish it was a “couple” weeks for ice where I live. It’s gonna be mid December before we get ice.
Spelling error at 7:12, Coudn’t. Just thought i’d let you know Jay. Loved the video!
A couple weeks would be pushing it lol. I tried fishing shallow for lakers last weekend of September before the season closed and nothing. September 30th my cousin was catching them in 70' in Sioux Lookout!!! Water is still warm in NW Ontario. Lake trout are probably just starting to spawn now.
I'll be missing early ice this year anyway because my wife (Sam) and I are expecting our first child in December.
I hope you're right on a couple of weeks! I'll be happy with a month from now!
How does he only have 45k subs. He is so talented at fishing and editing. He deserves at least 1 mil.
One day maybe!
@@JaySiemens thanks for replying man. Not many RUclipsr do that. If you wanna gain subscribers, mabye you should consider saying in the intro “please subscribe, it’s free, you can always un-subscribe”. I’ve seen it make a difference man. No pressure man all you. I have only watched 2 videos of yours and I have learned so much and I have really been entertained. Your on the right track. It’s so cool that your 🇨🇦 man. Keep it up!
He’s not the angler the people want, but the angler the people need.
Because he didn't mooch off an brother or a friend who already had 2 mil subs before he even created a channel, like most of these big outdoor youtubers nowadays
@@aidanchapin1027 look at deer meat for dinner's brother, the dude has barely had a channel for over a year and he has over 350k already.. kinda bs how youtube let's these guys double dip..
My new best friend is a 24v Strikemaster. Where has this been all my life. Used it a few times last winter and can hardly wait to get out again this winter. Cuts ice like butter with no binding. Used it all day and battery was only down 30%.
I’m ready for the ice! Boat is put away for the winter, and now the one month lull before first ice! Thanks jay for helping to scratch the itch!
were
Thanks for letting me scratch your itch....uhhh
@@JaySiemens you should try out the new strike master 24v with the 8” lite flite, and see how that compares!
its awesome when you talk about Aaron, can feel the love!! WOOOOO
My buddy who’s family owns a bait shop sell these electric augers, there cool but I can afford these since I’m a broke college kid, luckily my dad moved to Georgia so he gave me his old gas auger from probably the early 90s? It’s got its problems but works for me, what it really needs is new blades, the cool thing is I can fit all my ice fishing gear in the back of my college car and once classes are done for the week I just head right to the lakes!
Sometimes you just gotta make it work with what you’ve got! I’ve cut many holes with an axe.
If this is first ice already.. I’m MOVING to Canada.
Old vid uploaded today lol
@@WetBandits69420 Read the description after. I’m missing ice fishing season already.
This video was recorded In March
haha, not quite!
@In Full Chase
me toooo
I have the strike master 8" lite flite on the clam plate. I use my 18v ridgid drill and with a 4 amp hr battery and I can get 35 holes on one battery. Was the best option for me with having many battery's and drills from doing construction. Great vid jay. Love the heart for Sam. Can't wait for new ice videos with u and Sam.
Thanks so much! Ice videos coming sooooon!
I bought a K drill two years ago and love it. I also bought a refurbished Milwaukee M18 fuel drill that runs great. I make a case for this set up because you have a drill for projects around the house.
I'm also a K-drill owner. Not only is what you said true, but it also takes less room when storing it during the off season and traveling with it on the ice. The only downside is it doesn't compare to the amount of holes the strikemaster or the ion can drill on one battery (but who really drills that many holes on one outing), also mine was having some trouble last season drilling through the ice - probably due to dull blades. Got them sharpened so maybe drilling will be better this season...
There's an auger for everyones needs and applications; just gotta figure out which one you need.
Edit: another plus for having a drill around on the ice is to drill in spikes.
Nice! I’m going to get a pistol this ice season as well, can’t wait to try it !
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I hear that the 8" composite blade from Ion, taken off the power head, combined with a Milwaukee hammer drill, is the best early season set up. Then you have a G2 power head for after the ice gets to 8-9". Yup buy a G2 and use the blade in combo with you construction tools. Stop being cheap where the right decision counts, fish like a pro, buy an ION!
I use the 6 inch for stocked trout. Super fast and battery hardly notices. Came with the 10 inch. Works as long as the blades are sharp. 5 amp hour battery. Back up battery is a 3 amp. Handle Bar broke on mine ( at the attachment). Ion replaced the bars.
SOLD . getting one asap. My old bones can't take punching holes anymore. Great video.
Great vid!! I’ve been on the fence a while now about those augers! I will be picking up the 10 incher!!
Thank you for the review!!👊🏻
Thanks for watching Steve!
Thanks Jay, I have been looking at a new Ice Auger as my ancient Jiffy has about 18 seasons on it. Was looking at the propane models but am now seriously leaning to the Electric Auger side. Too bad you couldn't do a 10" comparison of the Ion, the Strikemaster and the new Jiffy E6 Lightning 10" I'm waiting for the Fall sales to kick in but in my area they are all around the $800.00 to $840.00 mark which is almost double a gas version, but given their light weight, no mixing fuel, no storage issues, no starting issues I can justify the extra outlay of cash. The only real question is the durability of the machines. My old Jiffy owes me nothing and has been a faithful companion for almost two decades,...I guess we'll see what this new generation can do!! Thanks again, and keep that fantastic looking content coming!!!
My main concern would be the decay of the battery after a decade of use. I have noticed with my lithium ion batteries on power tools (old 18V ones like 8 years old) they don't hold as many hours of use as they used to but the power is still there just need to change batteries more frequently. The positives though are these augers are considerably lighter, you don't need to lug around a jerry can, no need for Seafoam and other expensive fuel conditioners, you can use this auger in an enclosed space like a shack or tent.
@@goon8058 I agree, but so long as you can get replacement batteries I'm still safe for the long haul. I have replaced DeWalt batteries and run the drill like it was new, so as long as the drive components are built well I can honestly see the market shifting to the electric side for a variety of tools. My buddy just got a mini chainsaw to add to his DeWalt tools, he plans to run only food grade oil in it and use it only for splitting Moose brisket and halving pigs etc, which I thought was a pretty genius idea!
Thanks for watching! I think it should last a looong time!
My experience with electric auger is a little different. I bought a hand crank auger, made an adapter shaft and I use my Dewalt 20v Max drill. Works like a champ! I can drill 30 holes at 5-8” thickness off of one 2AH battery.
10” G2’s are released now!! Wooo, that is on my wish list this year. Great Vid, Jay.
Thanks man!
I've had issues with drilling past 45" with electric, when my strikemaster 10" gas power will do that for days!
I hope everyone catches their PB today! 🐟
You too!
Aw man! That’s so positive!
Thanks for wishing that upon us all! 🙏
I live a 3 hour drive away and am surprised how much ice you have already lol, we have none.
I used to have a 10" Jiffy STX that was good to me for several years until on day the gas tank sprung a leak from the grommet holding the fuel intake. It wouldn't prime/start and gas leaked all over the ice. I said never again and that day drove to Fort Francis and bought a new Ion From Canadian Tire. Extremely satisfied with it! Never going back to gas power, not for anything on the ice anyway.
No ice for us. Filmed this last winter
I know Jay, I also live in NW Ontario lol, my sarcasm didnt come though I guess.
Thanks for the review man should be helpful for someone in the market. Can’t wait for ice season. I was on the fence last year about which auger yo get. Had the opportunity to try both the ion and strike master. Ended up sticking with the ion gen1 10”. Not for any particular reason other than it was green😂 because both ran well. A rifle rack for a four wheeler works well to hold mine to my sled.
Thanks for watching 🙏
Watching this video before 2022 ice fishing season as a review of this product against the new rapala electric ice auger’s. Jay have you seen or heard about Rapala product yet? Possible video comparison plus what’s the Canadian price on the green machine? Can’t wait to get on the ice and watch your upcoming video’s take care, JJ.
Great upload Jay! Such a cool idea! Now I really wanna go ice fishing lol I pulled the trigger on a gas auger last year... maybe I should of waited!
I have a jiffy propane 8 inch. Nice but much heavier than these electric. Love mine but might get a 4 inch for a a drill for panfish and thinner ice. Nice review. My jiffy will likely still be going strong by the time I'm dead so not sure if I'll ever replace with another 8 or 10 inch set up. Nice review and editing man
Honeycomb ice is significantly softer. I wonder how it would perform on ultra clear ice + super colder conditions.
I had a conversation with the folks at Ion and they told me performance is actually better on clear/solid ice.
they preform excellent i got mine before ice season last year and didn't miss a beat drilling through 2 plus feet of ice in -12 f on lake superior drilling 50 plus holes and was still at half battery. one thing i recommend is on those cold days take the battery off and bring it in the shack to keep in somewhat warm. no idea if it actaully plays a factor just never had much luck with any type of batteries and really cold weather being left out
Looks like the product is dialed in. They were the OG in the electric market and changed the industry as a whole. Then rolled in the drill setups! This is what innovation is all about, not the color of the product. If it works, it works!
Just bought a 10” ion G 2 it’s great when it works. Did 10 holes then dead wouldn’t work. Got home called ion and they are sending me a new controller. Hopefully won’t have issues after this. Sucks when it doesn’t work. Wrecks your whole day
Sorry to hear that! Hopefully they got it sorted.
This March I was fishing with a gentleman east of Red Lake Ontario that had an electric auger, and was raving about how great it was. That was until the 2nd day when he realized he forgot to bring his battery in over night and it got down to -30 C overnight. Top it off, we had just driven on snowmobiles 15 miles back on trapper trails to a lake. His auger would not start and my gas auger fired right up. Yes that is a bit serious of an example, but some days it pays to have a gas auger back up. Yes, gas sucks to it be heavy, having to mix and fill it up. But it fires up, even it is bone chilling cold.
But what if you forgot the gas 🤔
Traded in my m51 and I’m getting the g2 10” and I’ll have my hand auger with fresh blades as a back up.
Thats crazy we left our ion auger in the sleigh outside for like a week straight and never charged it
I bought a G2 last year on clearance at a local retailer and it has been amazing.
Nice find!
I bought a 10" Strikemaster last year and its by far the best I have used,. Last year, 2-3 times I had guys who had an Ion that asked to use mine.
I loved my strikemaster! I have heard the Ion G2 is a major upgrade from the first model
@@JaySiemens so you can't say yet which you prefer? Not enough time with the Ion yet I suppose?
Can't wait for ice. Just got all the gear check. Took the ice rods out in the boat and checked them
It’s almost time!!
I know right it's almost to real to be true. 3 weeks and I'm walking on ice
I put the light flite on my strikemaster. My back is much happier. I also put a k drill on my Eskimo what a difference in performance ,and easier on the body both versions for torque. Lite flite is the cheapest
yeah! back pain is no good!
As battery technology continues to improve, gas augers will have less and less appeal, however it is going to take years to demonstrate the durability of electric augers. Many guys like myself have had a gas auger for decades. My el cheapo Strikemaster 2000 was only a couple hundred bucks about 25 years ago, and still runs like a champ. I have only had to make one repair to it in all that time: had to change the fuel tank a couple of years ago. That is incredible durability from a 25 year old, entry level, gas auger. I have no interest in replacing my gas auger with electric, but rather I would like to pick up an electric auger as a complimentary piece of equipment for thinner ice/early season.
For sure!
Try alaska 50 inch + ice and -40°F id like to try one before i buy one
Great honest review. Would love to see a review of the Vortex Monster Lodge!
Thanks for watching!
When I was growing up in the 70's we could only afford a hand auger -- talk about a work out! Glad electric is coming into vogue as was never a fan of gas engines because of the noise, mess, etc.
Yes those hand augers are work outs last two winters was spent with hand augers. After last year a old guy came up asked me what I was doing pulled out his ion drilled me 5 holes tossed her back into his sled and pulled off. That day I said no more and I’m getting a ion lol
Yes, yes they are!!
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I love how it pulls itself thru the ice almost like its suctioned or something, know what I mean?? Such a perfect amount of torque that you dont really feel, like it doesn't spin ya round if you forgot the cleats
I'd like to see a more realistic test. I mean nobody drills all the holes, all at once. Drill a few holes, fish for an bit, then drill more. So many variables though. How about in -40? Really thick ice takes more juice as well. Great video Jay! You keep making great content that I am always down to watch
Can you put an earth auger on this for dirt?
Oh man, I’m looking forward to getting back on the ice. Love my KDrill
Soon!!
@@JaySiemens haha not for me. I’m outside of Chicago. It’ll be quite awhile I’m sure. I’ll live vicariously through you
Jay does the battery lock in on the G2? I got a G1 with the strap and it kinda sucks lately. It keeps dying very fast when we go fishing. Like drill 7-9 holes as soon as we arrive and it slows right down. And the battery indicator shows its full charge. But I almost wonder if its gotta do with the strap maybe not holding the battery in tight enough? So the G2 I wanna know more about before I decide on it or the strikemaster. Thanks for any help you can provide!
I may have missed this.... What do they retail for in Canada?
Is the Gen II battery compatible with the Gen I Auger?
Review the new ice adapter for the hummingbird 360 when you can get your hands on one. I’m curious if it actually marks fish or is mostly good for structure.
Don’t think I’ll be invest in the 360 Ice kit this winter.
@@JaySiemens lol oh heck no that would be pretty pricy for sure! Maybe they will have you review one 😊 considering you pretty much sold myself and others on hummingbirds great units! Love my helix unit for ice and open water stuff. Thanks for putting out all the good content. Between you Clayton and Boley I have learned to pretty much snipe walleye on the hummingbird. 😂
Thanks for creating the content, it's very helpful stuff. Have you checked out the Strikemaster 24v? I think several people would be interested in your thoughts on that model especially after using the G2 and the SAM 40v. Cheers!
Have you ever tried a trophy strike electric auger ?
Nope
The best that I have used still is the drill setup. Get a nice drill, and a nice auger, weights nothing and during the warm season, you have a nice drill.
Yeah, I’m getting a pistol to pair up with my drill this season as well!
That auger looks like a green version of the Pistol Bit.
I was literally comparing augers before I saw this pop up; spooky stuff, man!
Haha I was watching you 👀
They’re great augers, not sure why they need to be that pricey though, aside from the battery are they that much more expensive to manufacture than gas? I think they’d be cheaper with less moving parts, but unsure... I’ve caught lakers and Muskie around 20lbs, and walleyes close to 10lbs with an 8” hole no problem, so 8” would work for everything I do... I hope competition brings down the prices, they’d sell more units too:)
Not sure about manufacture prices but for overall convenience its second to none for me. Thanks for watching!
Striker 4 for a flasher I’d like to see a review on it
Did one! Hope you saw it.
Do you still feel the same way about this item. I want to buy one this season.
Yup, love it.
So did you catch any crappies in there?
No :(
I'm not ready. Still watching the leaves change in N.Y.
Sooooon
@@JaySiemens I won't have safe ice untill late December if at all. Last couple years we had very little safe ice. Global warming is real.
I just grabbed an Ion 8 X in clearance at Canadian Tire. Should get me 1000", says 1600".
I've run it a few times in my living room. Is it wrong that it gives me a chubby?
Yes
Lol I grabbed the same on at Canadian tire yesterday, 200$ off on clearance was nice
That’s perfectly normal haha
How do you have that much ice already?! I live in fairbanks AK and we dont even have ice yet!?
Nvm. I'm a tard
Haha ❤️❤️
Is there a ten inch bit yet?
Yup!
thats nuts my buddies electric felt like maybe a single pound lighter than my gas auger
Wait you have ice on the water already? That’s incredible
Haha no sorry, was filmed last winter.
the comments on early ice are killing me
Haha it’s still a few weeks away
The box says 2000” with the 6amp gen II
I have the v1 ion and its good other than the blades are crappy and dull very easily. Plus new blades are 50-60 bucks in canada which is lame.
I’ve only had my blades dull from dirty river ice, probably depends on where you are fishing
I think I just need to be more careful with the blades, as I fish up north so dirty water shouldn't be a problem. cant wait for ice to come!
Respect to you Jay, but my K-Drill/DeWalt 20v Max rang in at just over $300, and weighs 7lbs. I have mostly DeWalt tools so I have several batteries, last year I drained 3 batteries and drilled 130 holes. Electric augers are still too expensive and heavy imo, I'm a walker so that extra 10-12lbs makes a big difference. Also, your Ion has standard blades, so if you wanted to strong holes together I hope you brought a spud lol
If you aren’t drilling through super thick ice you’re absolutely right!
@@JaySiemens that's true, I guess in Canada sometimes you need extensions lol but she does good drilling through 15-20", which is average for a good and cold (by my standards) Northern Michigan winter. Love your videos man and thank you for replying ✌🏼
You have ice up there already?
Nope
@@JaySiemens lol
Didn’t realize it was last year until part way in
Awesome a 10”. Just ordered it!! Where’s the Jay Siemens promo code 😂
Wish I had a promo code for you! Hope you like it! I’m excited for my 10 inch.
@@tuiflies5869 yes Cabela’s
I don’t have a G2 but I am absolutely in love with em! Just from trying others’.. The colour, the design, etc..
if I was in the market for one, I’d for sure get a G2!
Almost got one last season, maybe this Xmas?? 🤔🤔
This is the year!
First ice already?
Not quite
6 sides, what is that.. pentagon? ohhh Jay....
I'm operating at a high school level education.
1000% worth it if you can afford it. I love my ion.
Yesss
Great....now I want to go ice fishing so bad!! HA HA.
Great video as always! Will we see a head to head, StrikeMaster vs ION G2?
Not sure if we’ll see a head to head since I just sold my 40v strikemaster haha!
@@JaySiemens ha ha, fair enough.
Keep up the great videos! My kiddos and I love watching them together!
I broke my hand on the cordless drill bit auger last year. Never again lol
Noooo! Hope you’re healed up!
@@JaySiemens yes I am. Thanks😀 And keep up with the great content 👍
Can’t wait for ice fishing so I can sit and drink beer
Haha!
I saw ice and I instantly clicked
Yeah you did!
Wow ice already lol 🤪
Haha nope
@@JaySiemens 😂
@@JaySiemens how do you get your gopro to pick up your vexilar?
Whatever you get make sure you bring a hand auger 😂
Haha, a backup is always a good idea
I’m want to move to Canada
You’re welcome here!
The only issue i can see so far with any electric auger is they will never last as long as a gas auger. How many people do you know that have a 20+ year old gas auger that still works well? They may be lighter, but will never last as long as a gas auger. The batteries are only warrantied for a few years if your lucky. Electric augers are taking over but are not as worth it as an electric. Only my 2 cents.
at first i was like thing has got to be green screen lol
Haha nope, just last season
You got me all excited about crappie. You didn’t catch one fish?
Nope, sorry...
Do. Test when it’s -25
It will do the same as it does now. Just have to keep the battery warm
whhhaaaaa first ice already lol
Nooooo
New sponsor, eh?
Not at the time of filming, but I’ve since partnered with them! Very excited for the season!
Here’s the problem with electric augers after a few seasons let’s say you have some malfunctions or whatever and you have some problems with it not working on a full charge battery, would you know how to fix it? No! Gas auger no problem you can fix it because there are a lot of options like carb work or fuel or whatever electric seems good but gas will always outwork it
I can't fix a gas either so...
@14.5 2000= 139 holes~
125 isn't far off
I was happy with the performance!
😳... I ❤ u too...😂
hahah
Batteries SUCK when it becomes COLD. Why I bought a propane.
“Late ice ice”
Ice ice baby
This has to be late last season. No chance their is 14 inches
Yup, last season!
Not first, not last.
First in my heart
Here's a similar test I did with the new 10" version. Very impressive. ruclips.net/video/I_OeRIV48rI/видео.html
Oh no no, stay away from the 10" the vexilar can disappear.
But what about the big fish!!
@@JaySiemens well I can't argue that dilemma.
The most expensive electric auger so far!
But it’s so good!!!
Propane is even better
Prove it!
My 40v is alot quicker than a propane jiffy.
Lol what
They are definitely worth it as long as it's not a Ion lol ion has the worst customer service ever. I had 2 ion x's and both broke within a week and they wouldn't replace them i bought them new and ion sent me a wiring diagram and told me to fix it myself. DONT BUY A ION.
Hmm, that sounds unfortunate. Mines worked flawlessly so far 🤷♂️
5 years on my ion and I'm not nice to it, not a single issue, that being said my next set up will be a pistol bit/ Milwaukee fuel
Plastic? Yeahhhhh no thanks lol
I was skeptical too, but now I’m sold.