Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: sir fishalot on January 01, 2011, 11:36:47 PM
Title: hand augers
Post by: sir fishalot on January 01, 2011, 11:36:47 PM
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?
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: HardWater Junkie on January 02, 2011, 02:06:41 PM
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.
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: ratherbefishing on January 02, 2011, 07:05:58 PM
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.
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: let it freeze on January 02, 2011, 07:55:12 PM
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.
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: wballard77 on January 02, 2011, 07:58:00 PM
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
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: ratherbefishing on January 02, 2011, 09:09:55 PM
I guess that's one solution.... Maybe I'm just poorly coordinated!
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: bruce136 on January 03, 2011, 05:46:34 AM
Let it freeze, Will you be out at the event on the 8th; if so, can I try your nils?
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: 1BigIcehole on January 03, 2011, 12:38:11 PM
Any idea where to find these Nils hand augers, everything is backordered.
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: sir fishalot on January 03, 2011, 06:32:26 PM
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.
Title: Re: hand augers
Post by: let it freeze on January 03, 2011, 08:44:03 PM
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.