1990?? Jiffy Legend 9" auger

[LPS]

I bought this Jiffy Legend Auger I am thinking around the early 90's??  It is a 9" which I love and is just the right size for me.  It is a heavy auger and this year as all others started on the second pull.  Put new gas in it and ready to go.  I love the auger except it gets a little heavier each year.  I have never weighed it buy have read they are about 40 lbs.  I can feel it in my hernia  that I got repaired when I retired.  Well I am thinking of getting a new lighter auger.  Unfortunately it will be plastic where mine is all metal except the gas tank.  I have always considered the propane ones.  I use a permanent house and just keep redrilling the holes.  So I guess I need a chipper blade.  My buddy says go electric but they are $675.  That ain't happening.  I may even consider a smaller gas model but still with a 9" auger.  I will then sell mine.  Any thoughts as you are my go to guys at times like this. 

[Leech~~]

Let the auger battle begin!     

[LPS]

Yes I know Leech.  I have been reading lots of stuff but was hoping for some good info from you guys.  Such as does anyone have a propane auger and how do you like it?

[HD]

I can't really help ya.....
I've only had a Lazer and I don't think I'll ever get a different kind.

[LPS]

Is that a Strikemaster HD?  I will be redrilling holes most of the time.  I may even just get a lighter gas auger.  I see Eskimo does not make a 9".  There out of the picture. 

[mike89]

I have been real happy with my IonX...

[Rebel SS]

ESKIMO!!!! What else IS there? Go with their HC40 propane 8".......or the 33cc gas Stingray. My stingray was unbeatable. LOVED it.  Very light; I needed that after 3 spinal surgeries. But, I like the propane, no muss, no fuss ones. Terrific customer service, too...Eva will take care of you in a flash. 

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[dakids]

Love my stingray.  2 friend have the electric strikemasters.  1 is an 8 inch and the other is a 10 inch.  When mine finally dies I WILL be getting an electric.  It's an investment that will pay for itself.

[Rebel SS]

Love my stingray.  2 friend have the electric strikemasters.  1 is an 8 inch and the other is a 10 inch.  When mine finally dies I WILL be getting an electric.  It's an investment that will pay for itself.

Isn't the 'ray just a beaut? 

[Jerkbiat]

I am looking at getting the Ion x 10". I would get the strikemaster, but i will be reopening holes. Electric is worth the investment i think.

[Boar]

inagree with rebs, ive the eskimo hc40 in 10" genitics ya know, and it is a dream for perms if u dont like ele tric. its geard lower, and anctualy augers, where the others are whats called crap slingers. throwing ice all over the place.

[Boar]

in also have the ion x 10" again, genetics,  love it! but i tell ya, when the ice gets 2.5 to 3 ft thick, it wear me out bad, so much ice displacement compare to the 8, so im in the market for an 8"bit

[Rebel SS]

Keep in mind Jb, that an ION replacement lithium battery runs anywhere from 130-$190....and the tranny gears are nylon. Just not what I care for, but whatever works for ya. Worked on a LOT of augers over the years.

[LPS]

I just ran to Outdoors Again the sporting goods store here.  Looks like Jiffy is the only ones that make a 9".  He has a Jiffy electric there for about $599.  Forgot to see if it has reverse.  It is a 9" or I could keep my flighting and use it with the elec powerhead.  Jiffy powerhead alone is $499.  Then sell my gas powerhead.  ??  Maybe I could get by with an 8" since it would be so easy to redrill with electric.  I let the holes freeze a little smaller of course cuz it is a pain to redrill them now.  Decisions decisions.  A replacement battery is $180. 

[Rebel SS]

That DOES have a reverse, Barry.  8" redrill easier than 9", and wiyth levtric saving on juice is important. An 8"hole is gonna get yer fish out, IMO 1" makes little difference.

[Boar]

i would barry, 1 inch amkes a difference in the ice displacement.

[LPS]

I hear ya Rebs and Boar.  I do catch some big sturgys here so don't want to be unhappy if I get the Granddaddy of them all.  I know 8 would probably do but I am so used to 9.  It seems the perfect size to me.  Now i need to get the weight on it.  It does have a 2 year warranty on it. 

[Rebel SS]

i would barry, 1 inch amkes a difference in the ice displacement.

Na.....I wouldn't.  If ya fish with Glenn, an 8'" prolly be too BIG.    

[LPS]

    Poor Glenn...    I see the battery is only 1 year warranty. 

[Rebel SS]

Keep it warm and CHARGED!!!!!

[LPS]

Just like Mama then Rebs?  LOL  It has hardened steel gears.  I am pretty excited now.   

[Rebel SS]

Maybe Mikey will lend ya some Tide pods.    

[LPS]

     Well I appreciate all of the help and I am pretty sure I am going to see if he can get me the 9" Jiffy E6 Lightning here by Sat.  It has a serrated blade that is suppose to last a long time and are good for reopening holes. 

[HD]

Is that a Strikemaster HD?  I will be redrilling holes most of the time.  I may even just get a lighter gas auger.  I see Eskimo does not make a 9".  There out of the picture.

Yup Barry, it's a Strike Master..... I'm a run and gunn'er. I have a flip over that I use more as a sled than a fish house. I drill a ton of holes in a short period of time, and move around a lot.

With that said, they don't work well for redrilling holes and they don't have a 9 inch.

That's why I really can't help.
If you wanted a lightweight auger to drill a bunch of holes, fast, I would recommend a Lazer.
For the fish house folks, Boar or G would know better.
 

[Boar]

the jiffy lightning is awsome and 17 lbs.with 8 inch bit.

[Bobberineyes]

Sorry I'm no help fellas, my mid 80's jiffy model 30 still starts on the second pull, runs great and wont die. If you see a guy spinning in circles from this thing it's most likely me!!

[LPS]

Makes me feel good to hear you say that.  I never really heard of them since I wasn't in the market for one till recently.  I'm chomping at the bit now.  Gonna put my wheel house on the river Sat. I'm thinking.  Eat more potatoes Bobber.   

[Rebel SS]

Old model 30's are the indestructible workhouse of the ice fishing age. No mistaking that poppa-puta-putta Tecumseh engine...

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[LPS]

Ya they sound great don't they.  Especially someone a ways away drilling through thick ice.  Kind of the Harley of Ice Augers.  The wife just got home.  See ya a little later.   

[Boar]

yessire i still have my modle 30 3hrs whitehead. saved my ass last year for crappies.