Strikemaster Auger

  • Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4054
    January 4, 2006 at 3:24 pm #1297483

    I saved all my Xmas money and now I need to spend it. We are closing out our augers here at work and I want to snatch one up. Here are my choices: 8″ or 10″ Mag 2000, 8 or 9″ Lazer Mag or the Ultra. The prices range quite a bit and I want to know if the extra money is worth it. This will be my first auger, so I don’t need the best. I fish about 40-50 days a year. I need something light, that will still drill a hole fast. I think an 8″ is all I need, but I am open to ideas.

    mikemohr
    eau claire wi.
    Posts: 63
    January 4, 2006 at 3:30 pm #409033

    I own a strikemaster it is nice you want to keep your blades sharp i do alot of fishing like you but an 8 inch is all you need its light and you can pull any fish out of.

    good luck
    mike

    jbongers
    South St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 278
    January 4, 2006 at 3:31 pm #409035

    If you would be interested I have a 8″ mag 2000 still in the box that I won in a drawing. PM me if your interested

    Todd_NE
    Posts: 701
    January 4, 2006 at 3:39 pm #409041

    I agree that the 8″ is the way to go for most people, especially if you panfish. I went with a 9″ because every so often I chase lake trout and I like to have a little extra space for my floating transducer. Each his own, to me – the 9″ was the all around compromise.

    Todd

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    January 4, 2006 at 4:20 pm #409051

    An 8 inch is all you need……So You’ve been saving your money and want the best new auger…..So you go out and pick up an 8 inch lazer mag express. HUGE difference in performance. You will be happy.

    scottsteil
    Central MN
    Posts: 3817
    January 4, 2006 at 4:36 pm #409057

    I will second what Matt said. The 8″ Lazer Mag is the way to go. Congrats on your new Auger, you will love that Strikemaster

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4054
    January 4, 2006 at 4:45 pm #409060

    I noticed some IDA guys are strikemaster prostaffers,so what is the big difference between the Lazer Mag and 2000? I have read all the specs on both, but I am just wondering if someone has used both. How does the chipper blade on the Mag 2000 work? Sorry about all the questions, but I want to make the best choice.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    January 5, 2006 at 4:50 am #409275

    I have the Strikemaster Laser Mag 8” gas auger and love it. Great auger. No need for a hole bigger than 8” in my mind. I am NOT sponsored by them.
    Thanks, Bill

    Borch
    Posts: 32
    January 5, 2006 at 5:11 am #409284

    Quote:

    I noticed some IDA guys are strikemaster prostaffers,so what is the big difference between the Lazer Mag and 2000? I have read all the specs on both, but I am just wondering if someone has used both. How does the chipper blade on the Mag 2000 work? Sorry about all the questions, but I want to make the best choice.

    I have both.

    The mag 2000 is a chipper. It’ll cut holes no problem. Not as fast as the the lazer mag. I picked up a lazer mag last spring when my mag 2000 went on the fritz on Upper Red. The mag 2000 needed a new carb kit. The folks at strikemaster fixed it up for me when I got back. Gotta love that Strikemaster customer service.

    Actually I’m looking at selling both of my strikemaster augrers with extentions. Nothing wrong with them but I need to free up some cash for a new ice fishing toy.

    fishinfool
    mn
    Posts: 788
    January 5, 2006 at 3:26 pm #409349

    J Bongers has a hell of a deal. I got a new 2000 and it works great. Really does cutting a hole in a matter of seconds differences really matter between a lazer and a chipper. Im not so sure. I am totally satisfied with mine. FF

    fishinfool
    mn
    Posts: 788
    January 5, 2006 at 3:30 pm #409351

    I think the main thing is take care of it and make sure you let it WARM UP> it makes a difference in life of the engine. FF

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