Eskimo Ice Augers

[NJSquatch]

Drilling with the 6" manual is getting old and I am looking into purchasing a power auger.

Anyone care to share their experience with Eskimo Power Augers? I am looking at the Mako or Shark 8".

Thanks

[FASTEDDIE29]

I've been using my buddies Eskimo 43cc Mako. The thing is a work horse and gets through the thick ice in no time. They're on sale on certain websites. It's a pretty light weight auger as well.

[Adrenalinerush]

I can't comment on the Eskimo but I have had a strike master since the late 1980's and it still runs like a champ. I was cutting through 20" plus on sunday with an 8" auger in about twenty to thirty seconds

[jimmythegreek]

I run a strikemaster 8.25" w chipper blades and it cuts like nothing and the blades dont dull like straight blades do in dirty ice, thats a consideration depending on where you fish. weight is also a big deal

[Mikey topaz]

I own a mako 43cc mako thing runs great. Def worth the money check out farm and fleet i got mine from there cheapest i found

[gwl2oneida]

I have the 33cc stingray. A few minor issues but awesome customer service and a light machine to carry around. I'd buy it again if I had the option.

[Sandrider611]

I have the 33cc, 8inch Stingray as well.. As an entry level machine I highly recommend it.. I've had minor issues as well (bad fuel lines, recoil start etc) but Eskimo is made by Ardisam which is a major manufacturer of small engine garden supplies, making replacement parts easy to find.. Customer service is awesome.. Only issue I found, I shouldn't have rushed and bought a 10 inch.... Glenn's Army Navy and Mills Fleet Farm have the 33cc for $279, no tax or shipping.. Good luck

[Adrenalinerush]

My strike master is a single angled blade, I have never sharpened it in over thirty years and it's still as sharp as the day I bought it. It has literally cut thousands of holes

[NJSquatch]

Thanks for the info guys!