01-10-2006, 07:47 PM
I debated between the strikemaster and the eskimo; ended up buying the eskimo shark Z51 because it was less $$ and seemed to have the blade shape I wanted (turbo cut). So far I really have no complaints with the shark. I've only had it since Christmas and have dug about 80 holes. I have a strikemaster hand auger and wouldn't trade it for another. When I posted a similar question about augers, the basic recommendations were 1) they're all pretty good. 2) Take good care of them and they'll serve you well. 3) Some have more bells and whistles but also cost alot more. I prefer the turbo cut to the single blade and the blade with the circular metal band at the blade. I've heard of some having problems with them freezing in the hole while fishing.
Does anyone have an opinion on whether they think the power augers scare off the fish or adversely affect it?
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Does anyone have an opinion on whether they think the power augers scare off the fish or adversely affect it?
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