Are Electric Ice Augers Worth It? Real Life Ion G2 Review - Jay Siemens
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Date: 2022-06-04
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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.
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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.
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Brandt
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.
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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.
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Brando
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!
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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!
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Nick
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
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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
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fishing
Theyre 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 theyd be cheaper with less moving parts, but unsure. Ive 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, theyd sell more units too: )
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Theyre 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 theyd be cheaper with less moving parts, but unsure. Ive 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, theyd sell more units too: )
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Auggie
Heres the problem with electric augers after a few seasons lets 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
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Heres the problem with electric augers after a few seasons lets 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
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Kathy
Watching this video before 2022 ice fishing season as a review of this product against the new rapala electric ice augers. Jay have you seen or heard about Rapala product yet? Possible video comparison plus whats the Canadian price on the green machine? Cant wait to get on the ice and watch your upcoming videos take care, JJ.
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Watching this video before 2022 ice fishing season as a review of this product against the new rapala electric ice augers. Jay have you seen or heard about Rapala product yet? Possible video comparison plus whats the Canadian price on the green machine? Cant wait to get on the ice and watch your upcoming videos take care, JJ.
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Derek
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.
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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.
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Kevin
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
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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
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Algoma
I do like the auger, but Winter camping with no power you would have to bring a bunch of batterys and try to keep them from getting cold. gas auger is always ready to go no matter the temperature & refill takes 30 seconds not 8 hours to charge lol, great video Jay keep up the amazing work! Tight ljnes
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I do like the auger, but Winter camping with no power you would have to bring a bunch of batterys and try to keep them from getting cold. gas auger is always ready to go no matter the temperature & refill takes 30 seconds not 8 hours to charge lol, great video Jay keep up the amazing work! Tight ljnes
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