Redrockstore.com for nils master auger?

Looking at maybe ordering a nils master hand auger from redrockstore.com. Anybody order from them? I am gonna get either a 6 or 8 inch auger and plan to use it all season. They have free shipping, so it would be cheaper than cabela’s. So would you order from them? And would you get the 6″ or 8″ nils hand auger?

I have ordered crankbaits from them several times and have always received them very fast.I would get an 8 inch auger,but i would get a power auger

I have the 8″, but never taken it off the powerhead. This is who I would deal with http://outdoorprostore.com/nils-master.html

shipping from the outdoorprostore.com is $20, so thats 20 bucks more than it would cost from redrockstore. Power auger is too expensive, so thats why im just looking at a hand auger. So basically wondering if anybody has hand augered with the 8″ nils, and if it would be too hard for when the ice gets thick.

Red89:

I would stay away from the Nils hand auger and get a Lazer if I were you.

Once you get the trick down with the Nils Hand auger, it’s not so bad. The blades are very sharp! However, the problem lies in the design. Without a center bit to stabilize the head, all of my holes I cut were oblong at best, and the auger wasted too much time wobbling in the hole. My main concern is what would happen should I ding the blade or take a couple turns through sandy ice? With the Lazer, I can rely on any baitshop, just about anywhere to get replacement blades. With the Nils, I’ve got a buddy in Duluth that’ll sharpen them and do a great job, but you won’t have your auger for the weekend. The Lazer is also adjustable and breaks down if you need it to (storage, boundary waters trip, etc.).

I owned the 6″ for a time and wasn’t happy with it.

If you want a power auger but can’t afford it, this would be a great year to look on the used market for Lazer Mags with the Tecumseh engine. With the Solo coming out, there’ll be alot of guys upgrading and getting rid of their older augers. I think that’s something you’d be more satisfied with when drilling through thicker ice, esp. if you’re looking at an 8″ blade!

Joel

8″ Nils blade assemblys do come with a center point. Talk to Dave Weber at the Pro Store he may match your price, can’t hurt to ask, or stop by his place and pick it up in Waconia.

While I can’t recommend the Nils, Dave Weber at Profishingsupply I can.

Thanks for the center pivot info Shaley! The Nils hand-auger I demo’d didn’t have one.

Joel

Great point about blades Joel. When you fish water with sand in the ice your blades go fast. Red Lake is a perfect example. I know I can get blades for my lazer at just about any place that carries blades. For a nils, good luck.