I purchased a new Honda Strikemaster at the start of this years ice season and I am really impressed! It is really light, quiet, runs very clean, and one tank drills tons of holes. It really is a great tool to add to your ice fishing artillery.
I have used this auger in the wheel house and it burned so clean there was no odor in the house when I was done drilling 6 holes.
It is a little cold blooded after sitting outside all day, but once you get it warmed up it will punch holes better than any other auger out there.
For starting I have found it works best to prime it until gas is in the bulb (3-4 times), pull once slowly to loosen up the oil, then use full choke and some throttle until it fires, next pull a couple times until it stays running and switch to half choke to warm up a little bit. Once warm switch to run and drill like crazy.
It was a great tool for me to be on the move and drill a ton of holes to locate a bunch of crappies on Upper Red Lake. Limit of Red Lake Crappies
What have your experiences been with this new auger?
Can’t beieve how quiet it is and how well it cuts !! Awesome auger !!! 