Great review, and I appreciate the honest review. Your brand is more important than an endorsement or paid review. Keep up the great job and we'll see you on the water.
I've been looking at replacing my old gas auger but was concerned the battery auger wouldn't last. Thanks for the information. I just found your channel earlier today and subscribed. Love your content.
I just bought one of these haven't even used it yet, really looking forward to it. My old Jiffy auger leaked fuel if it wasn't right side up, so the only way I could transport it without leaking was by taking the bit off and keeping the auger upright in a custom stand. I always had to worry about keeping the Allen wrench somewhere safe, one time I lost it and that was a hassle trying to keep the screw in. One thing I will add about the strikemaster that I haven't heard in any review video; I really appreciate the tools they send you in the box with the auger. They send you an Allen wrench to tighten the bit on, instantly I was thinking of a better way to keep the Allen wrench with me. Upon closer inspection there is ANOTHER Allen wrench in a little custom holder attached to the auger! Awesome addition to the whole deal.
Dropping it off your rack two times might be related to your loose power head. I’ve not heard of anybody else having loose power head. I really like the auger. I’ve only had it out a few times, maybe 50 holes. It cuts like a hot knife through butter.
I can only get out on weekend, so do you leave your battery on charger or do you just charge the night before you go out . Or will you kill the life span of your battery by leaving it on charger
Remove the battery from the charger as soon as it is charged. One of the best things about the lithium battery is that it won't get a " memory" from being charged, if the battery is not fully discharged.
On the ice now drilled two holes and it quit working had this auger for two months bought it new four bars on battery drill less than twenty holes since I own it is stored in heated garage .any help would be appreciated
couple of things if I remember right was there was a few bad head units out there in the past or it could possibly be a battery problem? You 100% need to email Strikemaster as they have been very helpful with other people I know who have got ahold of them.
thanks for the honest review, im looking to get one , sick of gas and the problems that go with them, and hopefully it starts ? battery power is the future and less stress when going out on the lake! tight lines!
Would you consider the 24v over the 40v provided you only need another battery to match the 40v performance and be able to cut 10lbs off the total weight?
I have an ION with one battery and I’ve never ran out of battery. I’ve been very very happy with it. I just wish I would have known that the next year that they were going to put reverse on them. So anyway it’s about 5 years old now and it’s great. I really want a new one with reverse dammit!🤣
Strongly agree with your review. I utilize the same drill and it will drill a ton of holes... I like it so much I don’t use my Jiffy propane augers... needless to say I have them up for sale.
I was so impressed how light it is, the ease of how it cuts through the ice (better than my Jiffy’s) I’m purchasing a second one for my buddy so we can hole hop together. Always looking for fishing buddies ✌️
I bought the 40V auger with the help of your review. Loving everything about it so far, EXCEPT: Every hole I drill it stalls just before it cuts through at the bottom, then gives a couple beeps. I have to reverse and try again. Usually have to repeat this about 3 times per hole. Its VERY irritating. Have you ever noticed this? All the videos on youtube show guys just drilling hole after hole with zero issues.
@@DWSOutdoors Thats what I tried, but it still hangs up. THen I watch all these guys doing Auger Wars on youtube, pushing down going as fast as they can and their augers dont even blink.
@@kdsberman Only time it ever did that to me was when I pushed down hard thinking I needed to and from then on I just gently apply enough pressure to let it cut through! I am still on my original blades and have cut 1000s of holes without a problem.
I watched a review on the new 24 volt and the person got it still boxed and said the blades are plastic are they all plastic if so the evidently are strong
What ended up happening with talking to the company about the damage, did you ever contact them? Most of those auger mount companies, unfortunately, would say they are not responsible for any damage caused by their product. Companies like Strikemaster would also say they are not responsible for any damage caused by any aftermarket product. Now, if you get a really good company maybe they'll stand by their product, but those are rare!
Mine did that and I tightened the nut up on the shaft. It hasn't done that since. I was surprised that it loosened up myself. But tightened it up really tight and so far it hasn't come loose. I'm sure that it will probably loosen up again. There's a lot of torque going down the shaft. And that handle, you can use super glue and baking soda. Just build it up with the glue and baking soda, then sand or file it back to close to where it was then use a black paint pen to color it back.
Huh? Your Outro was in a different location than the rest of the video, but at the very last few seconds you went back to your bluegill cave??? Interesting editing there! :-)
Don't buy one they are very fragile i broke one you can't get parts cheap batteries are 400 bucks bs. Buy an ion they are way better with 3 yrs warranty
No, the Strikermasters are not fragile. Batteries are $200 bucks but you can find them on sale for $150. Blades for a 10” are $72. This beast was my best ice fishing investment in the last 5 years
Great review, and I appreciate the honest review. Your brand is more important than an endorsement or paid review. Keep up the great job and we'll see you on the water.
Ten High Outdoors exactly! I love fishing and enjoy doing it with as few hiccups and hard times needed to get the job done!
Recently got a 10" 40v and am loving it so far, definitely picking up a second battery since I fish Lake Winnipeg all the time but it's great so far.
I've been looking at replacing my old gas auger but was concerned the battery auger wouldn't last. Thanks for the information. I just found your channel earlier today and subscribed. Love your content.
I just bought one of these haven't even used it yet, really looking forward to it. My old Jiffy auger leaked fuel if it wasn't right side up, so the only way I could transport it without leaking was by taking the bit off and keeping the auger upright in a custom stand. I always had to worry about keeping the Allen wrench somewhere safe, one time I lost it and that was a hassle trying to keep the screw in. One thing I will add about the strikemaster that I haven't heard in any review video; I really appreciate the tools they send you in the box with the auger. They send you an Allen wrench to tighten the bit on, instantly I was thinking of a better way to keep the Allen wrench with me. Upon closer inspection there is ANOTHER Allen wrench in a little custom holder attached to the auger! Awesome addition to the whole deal.
Are you batteries still keeping a good charger and running well? I'm looking at this electric or the Eskimo propane.
Drills all day long 😂
Dropping it off your rack two times might be related to your loose power head. I’ve not heard of anybody else having loose power head. I really like the auger. I’ve only had it out a few times, maybe 50 holes. It cuts like a hot knife through butter.
Rack broke....
I can only get out on weekend, so do you leave your battery on charger or do you just charge the night before you go out . Or will you kill the life span of your battery by leaving it on charger
upnortdave I just toss it on the night before or just double check it at least and if it’s got 4 lights it will normally last all day
@@DWSOutdoors 10 4 buddy thanks for quick response.
Remove the battery from the charger as soon as it is charged.
One of the best things about the lithium battery is that it won't get a " memory" from being charged, if the battery is not fully discharged.
On the ice now drilled two holes and it quit working had this auger for two months bought it new four bars on battery drill less than twenty holes since I own it is stored in heated garage .any help would be appreciated
couple of things if I remember right was there was a few bad head units out there in the past or it could possibly be a battery problem? You 100% need to email Strikemaster as they have been very helpful with other people I know who have got ahold of them.
Just as a reminder I DO NOT currently work with any major brands so I can only try to point you in the right direction.
thanks for the honest review, im looking to get one , sick of gas and the problems that go with them, and hopefully it starts ? battery power is the future and less stress when going out on the lake! tight lines!
Would you consider the 24v over the 40v provided you only need another battery to match the 40v performance and be able to cut 10lbs off the total weight?
Possibly
I have an ION with one battery and I’ve never ran out of battery. I’ve been very very happy with it. I just wish I would have known that the next year that they were going to put reverse on them. So anyway it’s about 5 years old now and it’s great. I really want a new one with reverse dammit!🤣
Strongly agree with your review. I utilize the same drill and it will drill a ton of holes... I like it so much I don’t use my Jiffy propane augers... needless to say I have them up for sale.
Normie 4210 glad we could agree on it! I don’t even use my hand drill anymore 😂
I was so impressed how light it is, the ease of how it cuts through the ice (better than my Jiffy’s) I’m purchasing a second one for my buddy so we can hole hop together. Always looking for fishing buddies ✌️
Normie 4210 if you’re in Wisconsin hit me up once there is ice!
I bought the 40V auger with the help of your review. Loving everything about it so far, EXCEPT: Every hole I drill it stalls just before it cuts through at the bottom, then gives a couple beeps. I have to reverse and try again. Usually have to repeat this about 3 times per hole. Its VERY irritating. Have you ever noticed this? All the videos on youtube show guys just drilling hole after hole with zero issues.
Do not push down!
@@DWSOutdoors Thats what I tried, but it still hangs up. THen I watch all these guys doing Auger Wars on youtube, pushing down going as fast as they can and their augers dont even blink.
@@kdsberman Only time it ever did that to me was when I pushed down hard thinking I needed to and from then on I just gently apply enough pressure to let it cut through! I am still on my original blades and have cut 1000s of holes without a problem.
@@DWSOutdoors awesome, I appreciate the help! Thank you!
I watched a review on the new 24 volt and the person got it still boxed and said the blades are plastic are they all plastic if so the evidently are strong
This is the 40V with steel auger still
What ended up happening with talking to the company about the damage, did you ever contact them? Most of those auger mount companies, unfortunately, would say they are not responsible for any damage caused by their product. Companies like Strikemaster would also say they are not responsible for any damage caused by any aftermarket product. Now, if you get a really good company maybe they'll stand by their product, but those are rare!
No one was going to do anything about it ...
Mine did that and I tightened the nut up on the shaft. It hasn't done that since. I was surprised that it loosened up myself. But tightened it up really tight and so far it hasn't come loose. I'm sure that it will probably loosen up again. There's a lot of torque going down the shaft.
And that handle, you can use super glue and baking soda. Just build it up with the glue and baking soda, then sand or file it back to close to where it was then use a black paint pen to color it back.
Yeah I have to go over it again but I'm going to say bouncing off the ice a few times at 30mph didn't help....
Huh? Your Outro was in a different location than the rest of the video, but at the very last few seconds you went back to your bluegill cave??? Interesting editing there! :-)
Got it...you thought of something later on and added it to the video. Cool
That's why I always mount my auger in the front of my quad..
Tombari Outdoors 😂 have you seen my ice machine?
Yes I have..a little harder to mount a auger up front on a 3 wheeler ..
With those skis its to rigid up there and it would most likely snap what ever I put up there unless I welded something up?
You just sold me into buying that auger
Thelostboy , you won’t regret it 👊🏼🎣
Sold you into?
Huh?
Talked me into buying...
Great honest review Dave very nice job...
Thanks! I really just want people to know the TRUTH so that others can spend their hard earned money wisely!
Nice review, I'm definitely going to try to go electric next year. I hate starting gas augers.
David Schaible hard to beat (pick up and drill)👊🏼😎🎣
I carry my auger on double gun racks rubber on insides no scraches works great auger on one spud on the other one
David Carrow I wish I would have put some of those jaws ones on instead of what I used...
It's like a timex watch takes a liking and keeps on drilling 🤣🤣😂
John Uriniuk 😂 sadly is a fact!
Let’s go ice fishing brotha
Sometime in the future I plan on meeting up with more subscribers and fishing 👊🏼😎
Great review ima pick this up maybe or the 50v idk lol. Plus gas augers spook fish too
Capt. SalazarVaas you don’t want the 50!
DWS Outdoors lol ight is there a reason? I already know the Electra ones are junk
@@keapaishere The 50 had problems still I think? Lol Don't quote me on that but I do know my 40v is still kicking butt!!!
DWS Outdoors ok thx for commenting and keep up the great vids!!
I REALLY want to know about this but he rambles so far. "I'm going to get into it," get into it already....
Tighten up your videos
Too much fluff
Don't buy one they are very fragile i broke one you can't get parts cheap batteries are 400 bucks bs. Buy an ion they are way better with 3 yrs warranty
😂 dude you obviously didn’t watch the video
No, the Strikermasters are not fragile. Batteries are $200 bucks but you can find them on sale for $150. Blades for a 10” are $72. This beast was my best ice fishing investment in the last 5 years