I just picked up the same model you tested. Quite a few coworkers who ice fish a lot have a Strike Master 40 volt. They all love them and said they wouldn’t go back to a gas auger. I’m excited to try mine out this weekend.
How did it go, did it run well and did you get some nice fish through the ice? I'm thinking about buying the 24v one instead because its cheaper and lighter. All the reviews seem to be good for both.
Just a couple days ago I had the opportunity to try a Strikemaster 40v for the first time on Pelican Lake. 1 battery cut probably 25 holes through 3 feet of clear ice (no snow, all gone by now). I was beyond impressed. It cut smoothly with tons of torque through that 3 feet of ice in probably just under 20 seconds. I'm still literally SMACKING MYSELF for getting a Jiffy e6 lightning instead of the strikemaster to save 50 bucks. I might just have to get a strikemaster anyway next winter.
Great review! Rewatching as I decide which unit I want to purchase. Trying to decide between 24V unit and 40V unit. Down here in MI, I believe that I can probably live with the 24v. unit, particularly for the early season, when we have less than 10 inches many years.
Just picked up a 24v yesterday and am super excited to try it out, still not enough ice here in Southern Ontario but hopefully I'll be out by New year's eve day
I have one of these augers, have never killed the battery and am super impressed with it. it does jam in the bottom of the hole when trying to punch through the bottom of the ice layer occasionally, but all in all I like it a lot more than my old jiffy which weighs about 40 pounds.great video Jay!
I just bought this auger at the end of December 2020. Picking it up today. I laughed when you talked about winterizing the auger. Wouldn't you Summerize the auger for storage?
@@vannorman1116 I am liking it. I had shoulder surgery in 2007 and the hand auger has been getting painful. Took the Strikemaster auger to Dillon a few days ago and drilled a lot of holes.
*great review!!* *respect to anyone out there still using a hand auger* i have 24ish inches of ice under 3+ ft of snow, ice fishing has never been harder work for me..
ya, i feel ya with the hand auger. Three ft of black ice with an inline handle is no joke. Shoulder is dead after a couple holes (tho i need breaks during the drilling process). Hoping to make an offset handle for it one of these days
@@ilikerealflight I have drilled hundreds of holes through 3+ feet of ice with a 6" Nils hand auger. The Nils cutting head with the offset handles make it easy work. I mostly drill with a Strikemaster 40 volt but if that doesn't work out over the long term I will hand crank a sharp Nils before I go back to a gas auger.
I know that the Eskimo 40CC has been out for awhile and is not as good as the electric ones but you should do a video on it. I use it and can probably drill 100 holes if not more on a 1 lb propane tank and I keep it outside in -20 degrees and it fires right up. Of course it's not as quick and smooth cutting as an electric auger but I think it has its benefits
Great video! I had the opportunity to borrow an electric auger last year ( different brand/same concept) and was impressed by all the stuff you mentioned. The one thing you touched on was reverse and that to me was one of the extra cool things that made the electric above a gas auger because when you use reverse it actually evacuated the slush down the hole and under the ice so no initial scooping=rapid line drop!!! I am back to gas auger ( can’t afford electric) but only use husky pre-mix and starts first pull!
I’ve used a earthquake post hole digger with a jiffy 8” blade for 5 years. I have had to have it tuned up twice so far, and I have to keep the motor warm by keeping it out of the wind while I’m out, but it’s been ok. The battery version looks great, I can’t see spending near $500 on one though, thanks for the video!
Before watching this video, I actually told my wife this same day that electric augers scare me. But after watching this, I think I want one. If I only use part of the battery each time out, will it hurt to charge it every time, or do these batteries have a certain amount of charging cycles? Thanks! Awesome review!
Haven't used one but they look nice and versatile. Take a look and the Nils convertible. You can switch out between a hand auger or cordless drill. Gives you a nice option for early ice or if your battery dies.
Great video Jay. Don't worry about the math and conversions, there are apps for that! Lots of good info in the comments. I'm thinking of an Ion or Trophy Strike since their cutting heads are better for re-drilling holes in a permie. Tried using my Jiffy 8" with a Milwaukee Fuel but it has a hard time cutting just before punching through.
Hey Jay. Question for you. How much downward pressure are you using with the auger? Im having trouble with mine stalling out every hole I drill, when its just about to break through the bottom of the ice. Some say you HAVE to let gravity push it down and if you put too much pressure itll stall it out. Have you noticed this at all? Im not buying this theory. Thanks!
Hey! Not sure how to answer this accurately. I would say that only a little pressure should be needed. Might depend on your ice conditions as well though. Sorry I couldn't be more help!
Hey Jay, I'm going out to a walleye tournament tomorrow. It takes place on a giant mud flat which seems lack any structure according to the mapping. Any tips for me? Cheers!
Those of us that that only had gas sugers know the pain gas augers can be. Like every trip we had to fix that in some way, just a PIA. I did like this video. I use the Fuel and the Pistol Bit, with the 12 amp hr battery, works great!
Everyone used to have gas augers, but electrics have really taken over. Now you hear a guy running a loud old dull gas augers and think “what’s this guys problem?!”
Perhaps a youtube giveaway for a gently used, never abused gas auger in the future?? Also, nice to see you wearing a helmet even tho the ice is covered in snow now (Throw back to skating and the one where someone slipped)
It is very bad to freeze these batteries as the AA sized cells inside will burst. The battery life will get better as it cycles in to full life. They do not have full running time until they are broke in. Also the battery is not warrantied again freezing, you stupid if you let the battery freeze...LOL You should try to keep the battery warm , do not leave in the truck over night or leave mounted to the power head when not drilling. Try and keep it warm in shanty or pocket when not in use.
> > WEIRD FACT: -40 is the SAME for both Celsius & Fahrenheit FYI: (-13°C × 9/5) + 32 = 8.6°F Sad how the temp expressed in "F" works HUGELY better for fishermen. After ice out - as little as a 1 degree (F) change in water temps helps locate active fish.
@@GotrekGurninsson Its super simple. The greatest benefit to making it yourself.. you can have several spare parts on the shelf and you never need to buy another auger again.. Glad you liked it!
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It would be about 9 degrees Fahrenheit
Awesome video btw
good thing you can catch giants with ease!!!
I just picked up the same model you tested. Quite a few coworkers who ice fish a lot have a Strike Master 40 volt. They all love them and said they wouldn’t go back to a gas auger. I’m excited to try mine out this weekend.
How did it go, did it run well and did you get some nice fish through the ice? I'm thinking about buying the 24v one instead because its cheaper and lighter. All the reviews seem to be good for both.
Just a couple days ago I had the opportunity to try a Strikemaster 40v for the first time on Pelican Lake. 1 battery cut probably 25 holes through 3 feet of clear ice (no snow, all gone by now). I was beyond impressed. It cut smoothly with tons of torque through that 3 feet of ice in probably just under 20 seconds. I'm still literally SMACKING MYSELF for getting a Jiffy e6 lightning instead of the strikemaster to save 50 bucks. I might just have to get a strikemaster anyway next winter.
I know this video is over a year old, Thanks for this video. I’m finally gonna make the switch to electric and I’m going with the Strikemaster.
I cannot wait to use this auger this ice fishing season! Cheers from Winnipeg! Excellent review Jay!
Great review! Rewatching as I decide which unit I want to purchase. Trying to decide between 24V unit and 40V unit. Down here in MI, I believe that I can probably live with the 24v. unit, particularly for the early season, when we have less than 10 inches many years.
Just picked up a 24v yesterday and am super excited to try it out, still not enough ice here in Southern Ontario but hopefully I'll be out by New year's eve day
Awesome vid Jay! The fact it can drill that many holes at that temp is still crazy!!
Thanks Bigbear
I have one of these augers, have never killed the battery and am super impressed with it. it does jam in the bottom of the hole when trying to punch through the bottom of the ice layer occasionally, but all in all I like it a lot more than my old jiffy which weighs about 40 pounds.great video Jay!
I just bought this auger at the end of December 2020. Picking it up today. I laughed when you talked about winterizing the auger. Wouldn't you Summerize the auger for storage?
Mark how do u like your strikemaster so far ?
@@vannorman1116 I am liking it. I had shoulder surgery in 2007 and the hand auger has been getting painful.
Took the Strikemaster auger to Dillon a few days ago and drilled a lot of holes.
Love your videos man! Would you ever consider doing a review on the new strikemaster 24v?
Got one this year and it's great!
I love it!
JKV Outdoors Nice!
Great video! I have a strikemaster 40v and love it! I “raced” trophy strike 120v and beat it by a couple of seconds drilling thru 24” of ice.
Thanks! Yeah I’ve seen those videos as well!
Another great informative video Jay!! Congrats on 20K BTW🎂
Darren's Northern Life thanks so much!
*great review!!*
*respect to anyone out there still using a hand auger*
i have 24ish inches of ice under 3+ ft of snow, ice fishing has never been harder work for me..
ya, i feel ya with the hand auger. Three ft of black ice with an inline handle is no joke. Shoulder is dead after a couple holes (tho i need breaks during the drilling process). Hoping to make an offset handle for it one of these days
@@ilikerealflight I have drilled hundreds of holes through 3+ feet of ice with a 6" Nils hand auger. The Nils cutting head with the offset handles make it easy work. I mostly drill with a Strikemaster 40 volt but if that doesn't work out over the long term I will hand crank a sharp Nils before I go back to a gas auger.
I picked up the 10’ today.
64 degree's F is warm lol it's probably about 5 above zero in Fahrenheit
yeah I was confused also haha
Bet that's 13° not -13° lol
I was confused as well. Haha!
@@JaySiemens -13 C = 8.6'F
@@bolognabowl LOL but -40 is -40 in both.
I know that the Eskimo 40CC has been out for awhile and is not as good as the electric ones but you should do a video on it. I use it and can probably drill 100 holes if not more on a 1 lb propane tank and I keep it outside in -20 degrees and it fires right up. Of course it's not as quick and smooth cutting as an electric auger but I think it has its benefits
Great video! I had the opportunity to borrow an electric auger last year ( different brand/same concept) and was impressed by all the stuff you mentioned. The one thing you touched on was reverse and that to me was one of the extra cool things that made the electric above a gas auger because when you use reverse it actually evacuated the slush down the hole and under the ice so no initial scooping=rapid line drop!!! I am back to gas auger ( can’t afford electric) but only use husky pre-mix and starts first pull!
Aaron C thanks!
I’ve used a earthquake post hole digger with a jiffy 8” blade for 5 years. I have had to have it tuned up twice so far, and I have to keep the motor warm by keeping it out of the wind while I’m out, but it’s been ok. The battery version looks great, I can’t see spending near $500 on one though, thanks for the video!
Fair enough! If you have a working auger I’d keep it going!
64 degrees? i think the conversion is 9 F
Quite the heatwave happening in canada
Haha, math wasn’t my strength in school.
missed opportunity to write thrive with the holes. but nice experiment cheers.
Haha you’re so right. I had a few ideas when I started...and then just got sloppy.
Would’ve hit that 88 holes cause it wasn’t intended to drill 10-15 holes back to back. But 60+ holes back to back is pretty awesome
Awesome video jay! My next investment for next years ice is an electric auger thanks for putting that strike master to the test for us.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome review Jay. Gonna have to pick one of those up myself.
Thanks Man!
Thank you very much for sharing, I just purchased this and you set my mind at ease. Tight lines
Glad you found this useful! Merry Christmas!
Before watching this video, I actually told my wife this same day that electric augers scare me. But after watching this, I think I want one. If I only use part of the battery each time out, will it hurt to charge it every time, or do these batteries have a certain amount of charging cycles? Thanks! Awesome review!
Ty for the review I will stick with my never break down hand augur but I dont ever have 2-3 feet of ice to go through
Hey Jay is it normal to have play in the aguger head of the 40 volt strike master
We'll be getting one next winter and cant wait! We've tested it a few times now and wont go back to the manual 😂
I don't even have an auger and I'm seriously contemplating getting the strike master auger. This thing looks awesome!
Just do it!
Can you convert this auger into a ice chipper blade auger, strikemaster sells a 8.25 in ice chipper bit, do you think it will cut less holes?
we need a vid like this with the 24v version
Haven't used one but they look nice and versatile. Take a look and the Nils convertible. You can switch out between a hand auger or cordless drill. Gives you a nice option for early ice or if your battery dies.
Those sound awesome as well!
Great Review Jay, i own a Kdrill + Dewalt Cordless and i love it way much than a gas auger !!
Simon Gohier-St-Jean thanks Simon!
id try that conversion again loving the vid so far!!!
Hahah yes, ugh. I’ll get it next time.
@@JaySiemens i know you will!
wow great slowmo jay keep it up
Thanks!!
Great video Jay. Don't worry about the math and conversions, there are apps for that! Lots of good info in the comments. I'm thinking of an Ion or Trophy Strike since their cutting heads are better for re-drilling holes in a permie. Tried using my Jiffy 8" with a Milwaukee Fuel but it has a hard time cutting just before punching through.
Good to know! And thanks for watching!
Hey Jay. Question for you. How much downward pressure are you using with the auger? Im having trouble with mine stalling out every hole I drill, when its just about to break through the bottom of the ice. Some say you HAVE to let gravity push it down and if you put too much pressure itll stall it out. Have you noticed this at all? Im not buying this theory. Thanks!
Hey! Not sure how to answer this accurately. I would say that only a little pressure should be needed. Might depend on your ice conditions as well though. Sorry I couldn't be more help!
Would be nice to be a two piece, my 3500 stx jiffy is a two piece.... Love it. Next auger will be the StrikeMaster electric though. Great video Jay
Thanks!
Great video man 👍
Thanks Caden!
I know you can bolt a K-Drill auger right up to the 40V powerhead. If you know someone with a K-Drill, you should try it out!
Very good honest review good job!!
Thanks brad!
Wish I had an auger like that right now I have to use a hatchet to make a hole
As long as it does the job!
Hey Jay, I'm going out to a walleye tournament tomorrow. It takes place on a giant mud flat which seems lack any structure according to the mapping. Any tips for me? Cheers!
Stay mobile. Keep moving till you mark fish. Good luck Kevin!
The helmet cam makes an appearance! How’s the neck feeling?!
It hurts! Haha
More reviews please. Maybe the rod box😎?
toddpossum which rod box?
Woot woot! Marine General!
Sick VIdeo Jay!! Definitely a game changer Auger
Extreme.Outdoorsmen thanks!!!
Those of us that that only had gas sugers know the pain gas augers can be. Like every trip we had to fix that in some way, just a PIA. I did like this video. I use the Fuel and the Pistol Bit, with the 12 amp hr battery, works great!
Not to mention how light these are!
Does anybody know if you have an 8 inch model can you swap the flyte out to a 10 inch?
That is really impressive, i bought a jiffy propane auger that i thought i would love. Not overly impressed with it.
had a eskimo propane, it will ever get used again. milwaukee and k drill.
Thanks for watching.
Don’t you love fishing in 70° 😂
Carter Larson hahah
When ur drilling don’t slam it back down on the ice hard on blades
Best way to keep those batteries warm is a nice isolated lunch box with a couple hand warmers in there. 👌
Insulated
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Hey bro have you ever tried a different brand battery that’s 40v?
I use Ion G2 now.
Man I need to upgrade to that one
They are pretty deadly!
forsure getting the electric auger
Yesssssss!
Hey Jay what are your thoughts on the Ion ice augers?
Benjamin Jacobson never used one.
Love you Jay
jushix85 love you more
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How is this better than a 120volt trophy strike?
I tried one of these trophy strikes it put a greasy smile on my face compared to my makita rig!!!
Never used a trophy, so I can’t compare.
I have the 10 inch trophy strike and love it its a beast
I love mine as well. Electric is the future!
Hey Jay is it lighter than a gas auger?
Jeff M I go over those details in the video.
Finally the head cam made an appearance
JonahSskating finally!
But why winterize an auger? I gotta say I use mine all winter....
Haha “summerize?” May be a better term.
@@JaySiemens haha got yea 🤪
hey I was at marine general today. Come fish lake trout on lake Superior
Love this and I trust it so much more knowing it wasn't a PAID "commercial".
Dedication AAA+++++
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Everyone used to have gas augers, but electrics have really taken over. Now you hear a guy running a loud old dull gas augers and think “what’s this guys problem?!”
The k drill bolts right up no adapter !
Kyle Williams another great option!
Saving up for one next year. The water heater last month took priority. I lost the argument with my wife!
Sorry to hear about the water heater.
happy wife, happy life.
Hmm that was actually really interesting maybe I'll get an electric one day
Joey De Sousa fishing thanks man!
Perhaps a youtube giveaway for a gently used, never abused gas auger in the future??
Also, nice to see you wearing a helmet even tho the ice is covered in snow now (Throw back to skating and the one where someone slipped)
Colinator4321 haha! I’m keeping mine!
When it comes to cost you also have to remember you are not paying for gas or oil! especially here when gas is $1.40 per L. Has hit $1.75
Pretty warm if its 64 degrees
Haha yes, conversion failure on my part.
It is very bad to freeze these batteries as the AA sized cells inside will burst. The battery life will get better as it cycles in to full life. They do not have full running time until they are broke in. Also the battery is not warrantied again freezing, you stupid if you let the battery freeze...LOL You should try to keep the battery warm , do not leave in the truck over night or leave mounted to the power head when not drilling. Try and keep it warm in shanty or pocket when not in use.
> > WEIRD FACT: -40 is the SAME for both Celsius & Fahrenheit
FYI: (-13°C × 9/5) + 32 = 8.6°F
Sad how the temp expressed in "F" works HUGELY better for fishermen. After ice out - as little as a 1 degree (F) change in water temps helps locate active fish.
Milwaukee fuel with 7 inch auger does the same thing $200
Dang that snow should be melting pretty fast if it’s 64 degrees Fahrenheit
Haha busted.
I like to drill holes too lol
My favorite part: No more pull-starting....
Sweet
Thanks Ed
I went pro the day I bought my 40V Strike Master
The pistol bit is dangerous. Doesn’t have a center spike. So on glare ice it can kick out easy and it’s sharp. Watch your feet.
That’s a good point!
Cant make everything idiot proof.
Those are 799.00 here in Ontario. 849.00 for the ION auger. If it was 520 here also I'd buy one. But my 10 year old eskimo keeps on going.
They aren’t cheap! Keep the Eskimo running I’d say!
520US is 688CAD + duty/freight, there’s your 799
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Damn I just paid 619 American from marine general for my 10 inch
Strike master is done making gas augers after this year anyways
Well damn your getting a deal for 500 American.
1.32 compaired to my US 1.00
I bought one of these about a month ago, the Eskimo has lost its job.
Dustin Flowers ha! They are good eh
If it was 64 degrees we would be fishing in shorts and short sleeve shirts.
Upon closer inspection my conversion was very wrong haha.
@@JaySiemens jay no one is perfect. But i am glad you got a laugh out of it!!!
Just like an info commercial with all the talking points
So you like it?
Id like to run my auger against yours. I built an electric auger
Let’s see it!
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Here you are !
@@stuffnsuch631 I thought for sure you were going to eat it second time you slipped. Could save. Looks like a great build imo I'm going to copy it :)
@@GotrekGurninsson Its super simple. The greatest benefit to making it yourself.. you can have several spare parts on the shelf and you never need to buy another auger again.. Glad you liked it!
@@stuffnsuch631 Im going to try using ridgid batteries since i have a bunch and they are lifetime warranty :)
Love my ion a lot
Tate Kuppich awesome!
I wish you'd upgrade the host of this video. hehehe xoxoxxo
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Not 64 hahaha
Six96969 I was wrong!!!
64 degrees 🤣
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