hand augers

[sir fishalot]

i have had for a few years a mora and just recently purchased a lazer 6in..i usaully, even with the mora don't have problem with 5in.of ice,but beyond 6 the mora was getting tiersome and haven't had the lazer long enough to know the difference.however, while fishing kiser last week,an old gettleman had a nils auger and allowed me to try it.i found it to be the easiest and fast hand auger i have used .has anyone else used a nils and what are your thoughts?

[HardWater Junkie]

Ive been wondering the same thing. Ive thought about buying the power auger because it comes with the handle to make it a hand auger also. I have read great reviews on them the only problem is to replace the blade is 50.00 plus shipping. That over double the price I pay for my mora blades. They may last alot longer though. Hopefully someone here has one and they will let us know.

[ratherbefishing]

I have used both on several occasions and I own the mora. Mine seems to cut more quickly and be a little more stable than the Nils, especially starting the hole.

[let it freeze]

I have had all 3 I love the Niles.When u work the niles u have 2 use both hands.1going 1way and the other going the other way.once u figure out the niles u will love it.

[wballard77]

I have a 5" mora and starting holes it walks around and cuts about a 6" hole it’s new with sharp blades. I tried a mora 7" that cut a little better than mine. But anything over 8" of ice it was a pain in the butt. My solution was to buy an Eskimo Mako 43cc 8" gas auger it cuts like butter. lol

[ratherbefishing]

I guess that's one solution.... Maybe I'm just poorly coordinated!

[bruce136]

 Let it freeze,
 Will you be out at the event on the 8th; if so, can I try your nils?

[1BigIcehole]

Any idea where to find these Nils hand augers, everything is backordered.

[sir fishalot]

that is the problem,after using the one n kiser i was so impressed that i came home and tried to find on-line.i was able to find a site that had 3 left,but they were $150.quite a bit more than the lazer which is on sale in a cabelas catalog now for $69.

[let it freeze]

I'm still planning on being at the get togeter if I don't have to work.And I will let u try it out.