5 Best Ice Fishing Augers

Every ice fisherman needs an ice auger and whether you are looking for your first auger or upgrading your current ice auger there is an auger on this list for you. The first thing to consider when choosing an ice auger is how its powered. The most common ice augers are either hand, gas, propane, or electric powered. Hand augers are lighter and typically cheaper, if you are a beginner looking for your first ice auger you can't go wrong with a hand ice auger but be prepared to work. Gas or Propane augers are more expensive and heavier but make it much easier to drill holes in the ice. There are also drill bit Ice Augers which try to provide a middle ground between gas and hand augers, although you will need to provide your own drill. The list below is our 5 best with augers that are gas, propane, and hand powered from brands like Eskimo, StrikeMaster, and K-Drill.
1

Eskimo Mako 43cc Gas 10" Quantum Ice Auger

Years ago the Eskimo Mako 43cc Quantum Ice Auger was named the Mako for two reasons—because it's fast and it shreds ice. Even the nastiest ice doesn’t stand much of a chance with the Mako. This auger is available in 8” and 10” sizes, and is the perfect balance of power, weight and speed.

Features

  • 43CC Viper 2-cycle engine
  • Quantum Auger
  • Precision Stainless Steel Blades
  • Stainless Centering Point
  • All-Metal Transmission
  • Fingertip Throttle Trigger
  • Wide-Wing Tubular Steel Handlebars
  • Mitten-Grip Recoil
  • Primer Button
  • Transparent Gas Tank
  • Muffler Guard
  • Industry-Leading 5-year Warranty

 

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Eskimo High Compression 40 CC Propane 10" Quantum Ice Auger

The Eskimo HC40 propane auger was designed from the ground up to run on propane, and the engineers at Eskimo took full advantage of the higher octane rating of propane fuel. Many ice anglers are switching to 4-cycle propane powered augers because they are clean burning and low maintenance. The higher compression ratio creates more power out of a smaller package, meaning the angler has a lighter weight auger with the power to quickly cut an eight or ten inch hole. The powerful high compression HC40 engine, paired with an all-metal, sealed, ball bearing transmission and fast cutting 2 blade Quantum auger, gives anglers the reliability and dependability they have come to expect from Eskimo—in an extremely powerful, lightweight package.

Features

  • 40CC, High-Compression 4-Cycle Engine
  • Quantum Auger
  • Quick-release Bottle Holder
  • No Prime Fuel System
  • Low Maintenance
  • Minimal Emissions
  • All-Metal Transmission
  • Precision, Stainless Steel Blades
  • Stainless Centering Point
  • Industry-Leading 5-Year Warranty

 

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3

Eskimo Dual-Flat Blade Hand Ice Auger 6"

Eskimo hand augers are a perfect travel companion for early-or-late-season ice anglers. Only weighing 6.5 pounds, the 6-Inch Hand Auger is lightweight and effortlessly cuts through the ice. The pommel handle allows for quick and easy turns through the ice and the cross-bolt takedown system prevents over-tightening when you drill. Complete with dual-flat blades, the Eskimo 6-Inch Hand Auger is designed for a long life.

Features

  • Cross-bolt takedown system
  • Handle and pommel knob for easy drilling
  • Dual-flat blades
  • Blade protector included


 

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4

Eskimo Sting Ray 33cc Gas 8" Quantum Ice Auger

With Eskimo's Sting Ray 33CC 8" Quantum Ice Auger, you get what you pay for and a whole lot more. This feature packed auger won’t let you down, and is backed by Eskimo’s 5-year warranty. Smooth breakthrough, easy starts in the cold, and fast cuts. If those three things are on your list, then look no further, you just found your next auger.

Features

  • 33CC Viper 2-Cycle Engine
  • Quantum Auger
  • Precision, Stainless Steel Blades
  • Stainless Centering Point
  • All-Metal Transmission
  • Fingertip Throttle Trigger
  • Wide-Wing Tubular STeel Handlebars
  • Mitten-Grip Recoil
  • Primer Button
  • Transparent Gas Tank
  • Muffler Guard
  • Industry-Leading 5-Year Warranty

 

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5

Eskimo High Compression 40 CC Propane 8" Quantum Ice Auger

The Eskimo High Compression 40CC Propane Quantum Ice Auger is a high compression workhorse that optimizes propane's clean burning efficiency to make one sweet ice auger. If you could ice fish in Texas, this would likely be the auger of choice for Hank Hill. The professional provider of propane (and propane accessories) would choose the HC40 because it runs quiet, burns clean, and excels at reopening old holes—a propane product even a stringent guy like Hank would be proud of. Best of all, you can enjoy 5-years worry free, with Eskimo’s best-in-class warranty.

Features

  • 40CC high-Compression 4-Cycle Engine
  • Quantum Auger
  • Quick-Release Bottle Holder
  • No Prime Fuel System
  • Low Maintenance
  • Minimal Emissions
  • All-Metal Transmission
  • Precision Stainless Steel Blades
  • Stainless Centering Point



 

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