Ion auger

[Perchslayer]

I am looking to buy a ion auger it is pre reverse and 8 in. The guy is asking $150, I fish out of portables and not permanents I do not like the noise of my Eskimo tho is this a good deal/investment? Thanks guys

 

[Srputz]

I love mine. But I also have reversedrilled 20 holes in 30 inch ice and the battery is still going strongI would go for it

 

[Perchslayer]

I love mine. But I also have reverse
drilled 20 holes in 30 inch ice and the battery is still going strong

Ok great reverse don't matter to me

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Think that's a good deal?

 

[Srputz]

Yep. New there over 400. As long as the battery is good I say go for it

 

[Perchslayer]

Thanks

 

[wby257]

If you don't take it I will. Dang good price. I bought a new Ion this year with reverse and could use a 2nd.

 

[all4eyes]

Buy it and don't look back!

 

[Retired Educator]

Buying used is always "Buyer Beware" but it it runs what can go wrong? New blades perhaps, about $35-$40. Even replacing the battery and you are still less than a new one. Mine has reverse but not having it isn't a deal-breaker to me. Probably use reverse more in an enclosed house than portable. At this time I wouldn't go back to gas-powered.

I did find last winter that in about 25-30 inches of ice my battery was done at about 35 holes. For me I like the light-weiight and simple operation. No pull rope to start and getting mad when it won't start. I do know that some fishermen who don't mind digging more holes than I don't like the limitation of a dead battery and batteries are a little expensive to carry 2 for me. Seems like a fair price to me.

 

[DirtyMike]

Don't you have a k drill?

 

[Fly Carpin]

Another quieter option would be a K-drill. Which you already have? Say, your name wouldn't happen to be Mitch, or Luke, or Walleyesayer58503, or etc. etc.

 

[mrperch]

Buying used is always "Buyer Beware" but it it runs what can go wrong? New blades perhaps, about $35-$40. Even replacing the battery and you are still less than a new one. Mine has reverse but not having it isn't a deal-breaker to me. Probably use reverse more in an enclosed house than portable. At this time I wouldn't go back to gas-powered.

I did find last winter that in about 25-30 inches of ice my battery was done at about 35 holes. For me I like the light-weiight and simple operation. No pull rope to start and getting mad when it won't start. I do know that some fishermen who don't mind digging more holes than I don't like the limitation of a dead battery and batteries are a little expensive to carry 2 for me. Seems like a fair price to me.

Were did you find 25 to 30 inches of ice last year??

 

[Platinum]

Just a new battery is close to $150. Your getting the auger with battery for that price. Sounds like a good deal.
FWIW, I have a "pre-reverse" Ion and would not part with it for that price....it's worth more to me than to part with it for $150

 

[KDM]

Buy it and don't look back!

This sounds like a pretty good course of action to me.

 

[nytebyte]

I have the newer one with reverse but hardly ever use reverse. You will like it but be cautious of dirty ice-they will dull quick.

 

[wslayer]

The dirty ice is no lie. You are done instantly with the shaving blades. Went out a week ago, set up the Otter. Started drilling, dirt flying right away. Had to pack up and go home to get the propane auger with chipper blade to finish my day

 

[Migrator Man]

How is the k drill on dirty ice? Does it dull as easy as the shaver blades

 

[all4eyes]

Blades need to be sharp and dirt 8s there enemy. I have learned to carry an extra set of blades ando a wrench. Wish they would come out with a chipper blade.

 

[Perchslayer]

How is the k drill on dirty ice? Does it dull as easy as the shaver blades

Mine got kinda dull in dirty ice, FYI you guys I gave my k drill to my dad that's why I want an ion and that's not my name

 

[deleted member]

Confused. I thought kdrill has chipper blades.

 

[Perchslayer]

Confused. I thought kdrill has chipper blades.

It does they get worn down easy tho