MY APOLOGIES FOR THE BAD MATH. I barely graduated high school. Love you all, thanks for watching!
@jtothefx6 жыл бұрын
Jay Siemens, priceless!
@castingcostas29966 жыл бұрын
🤔
@evanmickelson27046 жыл бұрын
It would be about 9 degrees Fahrenheit
@evanmickelson27046 жыл бұрын
Awesome video btw
@midwick3d6 жыл бұрын
good thing you can catch giants with ease!!!
@AllisChalmersMNАй бұрын
I just picked up the same model you tested. Quite a few coworkers who ice fish a lot have a Strike Master 40 volt. They all love them and said they wouldn’t go back to a gas auger. I’m excited to try mine out this weekend.
@major_misatoАй бұрын
How did it go, did it run well and did you get some nice fish through the ice? I'm thinking about buying the 24v one instead because its cheaper and lighter. All the reviews seem to be good for both.
@flip1101194 жыл бұрын
I know this video is over a year old, Thanks for this video. I’m finally gonna make the switch to electric and I’m going with the Strikemaster.
@johnzach85282 жыл бұрын
Just a couple days ago I had the opportunity to try a Strikemaster 40v for the first time on Pelican Lake. 1 battery cut probably 25 holes through 3 feet of clear ice (no snow, all gone by now). I was beyond impressed. It cut smoothly with tons of torque through that 3 feet of ice in probably just under 20 seconds. I'm still literally SMACKING MYSELF for getting a Jiffy e6 lightning instead of the strikemaster to save 50 bucks. I might just have to get a strikemaster anyway next winter.
@BroomfieldRR4 жыл бұрын
I just bought this auger at the end of December 2020. Picking it up today. I laughed when you talked about winterizing the auger. Wouldn't you Summerize the auger for storage?
@vannorman11164 жыл бұрын
Mark how do u like your strikemaster so far ?
@BroomfieldRR4 жыл бұрын
@@vannorman1116 I am liking it. I had shoulder surgery in 2007 and the hand auger has been getting painful. Took the Strikemaster auger to Dillon a few days ago and drilled a lot of holes.
@caseyacton12596 жыл бұрын
I have one of these augers, have never killed the battery and am super impressed with it. it does jam in the bottom of the hole when trying to punch through the bottom of the ice layer occasionally, but all in all I like it a lot more than my old jiffy which weighs about 40 pounds.great video Jay!
@TSniper794 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait to use this auger this ice fishing season! Cheers from Winnipeg! Excellent review Jay!
@BigBearFishing6 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid Jay! The fact it can drill that many holes at that temp is still crazy!!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bigbear
@damienbell31553 жыл бұрын
I picked up the 10’ today.
@TeamJesusOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Rewatching as I decide which unit I want to purchase. Trying to decide between 24V unit and 40V unit. Down here in MI, I believe that I can probably live with the 24v. unit, particularly for the early season, when we have less than 10 inches many years.
@liluziburnt76782 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a 24v yesterday and am super excited to try it out, still not enough ice here in Southern Ontario but hopefully I'll be out by New year's eve day
@mikethompson59666 жыл бұрын
*great review!!* *respect to anyone out there still using a hand auger* i have 24ish inches of ice under 3+ ft of snow, ice fishing has never been harder work for me..
@ilikerealflight6 жыл бұрын
ya, i feel ya with the hand auger. Three ft of black ice with an inline handle is no joke. Shoulder is dead after a couple holes (tho i need breaks during the drilling process). Hoping to make an offset handle for it one of these days
@zone4garlicfarm4 жыл бұрын
@@ilikerealflight I have drilled hundreds of holes through 3+ feet of ice with a 6" Nils hand auger. The Nils cutting head with the offset handles make it easy work. I mostly drill with a Strikemaster 40 volt but if that doesn't work out over the long term I will hand crank a sharp Nils before I go back to a gas auger.
@mattwiebe77446 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have a strikemaster 40v and love it! I “raced” trophy strike 120v and beat it by a couple of seconds drilling thru 24” of ice.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I’ve seen those videos as well!
@willrusconi29864 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man! Would you ever consider doing a review on the new strikemaster 24v?
@JKVOutdoors6 жыл бұрын
Got one this year and it's great! I love it!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
JKV Outdoors Nice!
@doubledoverfishing673 жыл бұрын
I know that the Eskimo 40CC has been out for awhile and is not as good as the electric ones but you should do a video on it. I use it and can probably drill 100 holes if not more on a 1 lb propane tank and I keep it outside in -20 degrees and it fires right up. Of course it's not as quick and smooth cutting as an electric auger but I think it has its benefits
@stewbate706 жыл бұрын
I’ve used a earthquake post hole digger with a jiffy 8” blade for 5 years. I have had to have it tuned up twice so far, and I have to keep the motor warm by keeping it out of the wind while I’m out, but it’s been ok. The battery version looks great, I can’t see spending near $500 on one though, thanks for the video!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Fair enough! If you have a working auger I’d keep it going!
@jasony7243 жыл бұрын
Would’ve hit that 88 holes cause it wasn’t intended to drill 10-15 holes back to back. But 60+ holes back to back is pretty awesome
@kdsberman4 жыл бұрын
Before watching this video, I actually told my wife this same day that electric augers scare me. But after watching this, I think I want one. If I only use part of the battery each time out, will it hurt to charge it every time, or do these batteries have a certain amount of charging cycles? Thanks! Awesome review!
@muhs33goalie336 жыл бұрын
64 degrees? i think the conversion is 9 F
@jonathanjuten89966 жыл бұрын
Quite the heatwave happening in canada
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Haha, math wasn’t my strength in school.
@NA-sq1qs6 жыл бұрын
missed opportunity to write thrive with the holes. but nice experiment cheers.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Haha you’re so right. I had a few ideas when I started...and then just got sloppy.
@darrensnorthernlife11846 жыл бұрын
Another great informative video Jay!! Congrats on 20K BTW🎂
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Darren's Northern Life thanks so much!
@quinnnightingale36172 жыл бұрын
we need a vid like this with the 24v version
@thebigfresh18776 жыл бұрын
Great video! I had the opportunity to borrow an electric auger last year ( different brand/same concept) and was impressed by all the stuff you mentioned. The one thing you touched on was reverse and that to me was one of the extra cool things that made the electric above a gas auger because when you use reverse it actually evacuated the slush down the hole and under the ice so no initial scooping=rapid line drop!!! I am back to gas auger ( can’t afford electric) but only use husky pre-mix and starts first pull!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Aaron C thanks!
@Hogbellylife6 жыл бұрын
Ty for the review I will stick with my never break down hand augur but I dont ever have 2-3 feet of ice to go through
@SASPRING19776 жыл бұрын
64 degree's F is warm lol it's probably about 5 above zero in Fahrenheit
@lastlightoutdoors6256 жыл бұрын
yeah I was confused also haha
@bolognabowl6 жыл бұрын
Bet that's 13° not -13° lol
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
I was confused as well. Haha!
@lloydrico336 жыл бұрын
@@JaySiemens -13 C = 8.6'F
@Mykids36116 жыл бұрын
@@bolognabowl LOL but -40 is -40 in both.
@kdsberman4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay. Question for you. How much downward pressure are you using with the auger? Im having trouble with mine stalling out every hole I drill, when its just about to break through the bottom of the ice. Some say you HAVE to let gravity push it down and if you put too much pressure itll stall it out. Have you noticed this at all? Im not buying this theory. Thanks!
@JaySiemens3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Not sure how to answer this accurately. I would say that only a little pressure should be needed. Might depend on your ice conditions as well though. Sorry I couldn't be more help!
@ToughCountry6 жыл бұрын
Awesome review Jay. Gonna have to pick one of those up myself.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man!
@fishinfever73556 жыл бұрын
Haven't used one but they look nice and versatile. Take a look and the Nils convertible. You can switch out between a hand auger or cordless drill. Gives you a nice option for early ice or if your battery dies.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Those sound awesome as well!
@wynnedel80975 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing, I just purchased this and you set my mind at ease. Tight lines
@JaySiemens5 жыл бұрын
Glad you found this useful! Merry Christmas!
@chrisbraun116 жыл бұрын
I don't even have an auger and I'm seriously contemplating getting the strike master auger. This thing looks awesome!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Just do it!
@FishinTheMittinTV6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video jay! My next investment for next years ice is an electric auger thanks for putting that strike master to the test for us.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TeamColdfront6 жыл бұрын
We'll be getting one next winter and cant wait! We've tested it a few times now and wont go back to the manual 😂
@jshookedtofish72386 жыл бұрын
wow great slowmo jay keep it up
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@toddpossum6 жыл бұрын
More reviews please. Maybe the rod box😎?
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
toddpossum which rod box?
@derickashby82943 жыл бұрын
Can you convert this auger into a ice chipper blade auger, strikemaster sells a 8.25 in ice chipper bit, do you think it will cut less holes?
@cadenwilliams12126 жыл бұрын
Great video man 👍
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Caden!
@TheNSP356 жыл бұрын
I know you can bolt a K-Drill auger right up to the 40V powerhead. If you know someone with a K-Drill, you should try it out!
@nolangriffith13033 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay is it normal to have play in the aguger head of the 40 volt strike master
@patrickbennett95116 жыл бұрын
id try that conversion again loving the vid so far!!!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Hahah yes, ugh. I’ll get it next time.
@patrickbennett95116 жыл бұрын
@@JaySiemens i know you will!
@simongohier-st-jean26706 жыл бұрын
Great Review Jay, i own a Kdrill + Dewalt Cordless and i love it way much than a gas auger !!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Simon Gohier-St-Jean thanks Simon!
@mikescooling4 жыл бұрын
Those of us that that only had gas sugers know the pain gas augers can be. Like every trip we had to fix that in some way, just a PIA. I did like this video. I use the Fuel and the Pistol Bit, with the 12 amp hr battery, works great!
@JaySiemens3 жыл бұрын
Not to mention how light these are!
@kevindulude-maher30226 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, I'm going out to a walleye tournament tomorrow. It takes place on a giant mud flat which seems lack any structure according to the mapping. Any tips for me? Cheers!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Stay mobile. Keep moving till you mark fish. Good luck Kevin!
@braddavenport15406 жыл бұрын
Very good honest review good job!!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks brad!
@livfishupnort6 жыл бұрын
Would be nice to be a two piece, my 3500 stx jiffy is a two piece.... Love it. Next auger will be the StrikeMaster electric though. Great video Jay
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@carterlarson98146 жыл бұрын
Don’t you love fishing in 70° 😂
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Carter Larson hahah
@zacharysorem98365 жыл бұрын
Woot woot! Marine General!
@bplfishing3816 жыл бұрын
The helmet cam makes an appearance! How’s the neck feeling?!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
It hurts! Haha
@derrekbartz3225 жыл бұрын
When ur drilling don’t slam it back down on the ice hard on blades
@jshookedtofish72386 жыл бұрын
forsure getting the electric auger
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Yesssssss!
@fishy42816 жыл бұрын
Wish I had an auger like that right now I have to use a hatchet to make a hole
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
As long as it does the job!
@if93655 жыл бұрын
Best way to keep those batteries warm is a nice isolated lunch box with a couple hand warmers in there. 👌
@if93655 жыл бұрын
Insulated
@JaySiemens5 жыл бұрын
👌
@protatter71626 жыл бұрын
That is really impressive, i bought a jiffy propane auger that i thought i would love. Not overly impressed with it.
@campbell57376 жыл бұрын
had a eskimo propane, it will ever get used again. milwaukee and k drill.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@robparkersfishingworld5 жыл бұрын
Man I need to upgrade to that one
@JaySiemens5 жыл бұрын
They are pretty deadly!
@gordcross12666 жыл бұрын
Great video Jay. Don't worry about the math and conversions, there are apps for that! Lots of good info in the comments. I'm thinking of an Ion or Trophy Strike since their cutting heads are better for re-drilling holes in a permie. Tried using my Jiffy 8" with a Milwaukee Fuel but it has a hard time cutting just before punching through.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Good to know! And thanks for watching!
@benjaminjacobson18266 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay what are your thoughts on the Ion ice augers?
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Benjamin Jacobson never used one.
@brettjamesmiller3 жыл бұрын
Hey bro have you ever tried a different brand battery that’s 40v?
@JaySiemens3 жыл бұрын
I use Ion G2 now.
@insaluki97694 жыл бұрын
Love this and I trust it so much more knowing it wasn't a PAID "commercial".
@Flytieco6 жыл бұрын
Love you Jay
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
jushix85 love you more
@Flytieco6 жыл бұрын
😍😍😘😍🤩🤩😘
@christianyuzicapi-bod90823 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know if you have an 8 inch model can you swap the flyte out to a 10 inch?
@jonahshipman15676 жыл бұрын
Finally the head cam made an appearance
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
JonahSskating finally!
@dirtsnowh2o1726 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay is it lighter than a gas auger?
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Jeff M I go over those details in the video.
@wiscoworm59716 жыл бұрын
hey I was at marine general today. Come fish lake trout on lake Superior
@bigtimetreat006 жыл бұрын
How is this better than a 120volt trophy strike?
@GeorgeD5196 жыл бұрын
I tried one of these trophy strikes it put a greasy smile on my face compared to my makita rig!!!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Never used a trophy, so I can’t compare.
@daveruddell54706 жыл бұрын
I have the 10 inch trophy strike and love it its a beast
@bigtimetreat006 жыл бұрын
I love mine as well. Electric is the future!
@joeydesousafishing12036 жыл бұрын
Hmm that was actually really interesting maybe I'll get an electric one day
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Joey De Sousa fishing thanks man!
@kylewilliams63496 жыл бұрын
The k drill bolts right up no adapter !
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Kyle Williams another great option!
@robertkonieczny23705 жыл бұрын
Dedication AAA+++++
@JaySiemens5 жыл бұрын
🤟
@j.wildoutdoors84834 жыл бұрын
But why winterize an auger? I gotta say I use mine all winter....
@JaySiemens4 жыл бұрын
Haha “summerize?” May be a better term.
@j.wildoutdoors84834 жыл бұрын
@@JaySiemens haha got yea 🤪
@ExtremeOutdoorsmen6 жыл бұрын
Sick VIdeo Jay!! Definitely a game changer Auger
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Extreme.Outdoorsmen thanks!!!
@Mymevan6 жыл бұрын
Saving up for one next year. The water heater last month took priority. I lost the argument with my wife!
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about the water heater.
@aquariumaddict6 жыл бұрын
happy wife, happy life.
@ilikerealflight6 жыл бұрын
Perhaps a youtube giveaway for a gently used, never abused gas auger in the future?? Also, nice to see you wearing a helmet even tho the ice is covered in snow now (Throw back to skating and the one where someone slipped)
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Colinator4321 haha! I’m keeping mine!
@edromero91496 жыл бұрын
Sweet
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed
@thomasliptrott38346 жыл бұрын
Everyone used to have gas augers, but electrics have really taken over. Now you hear a guy running a loud old dull gas augers and think “what’s this guys problem?!”
@noujaiyang15135 жыл бұрын
I like to drill holes too lol
@pukthegreat88826 жыл бұрын
Pretty warm if its 64 degrees
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Haha yes, conversion failure on my part.
@evanmickelson27046 жыл бұрын
Dang that snow should be melting pretty fast if it’s 64 degrees Fahrenheit
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Haha busted.
@909mineman6 жыл бұрын
When it comes to cost you also have to remember you are not paying for gas or oil! especially here when gas is $1.40 per L. Has hit $1.75
@bobcrappies6 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee fuel with 7 inch auger does the same thing $200
@TheOregonOutlaw6 жыл бұрын
> > WEIRD FACT: -40 is the SAME for both Celsius & Fahrenheit FYI: (-13°C × 9/5) + 32 = 8.6°F Sad how the temp expressed in "F" works HUGELY better for fishermen. After ice out - as little as a 1 degree (F) change in water temps helps locate active fish.
@georgewhite16306 жыл бұрын
I went pro the day I bought my 40V Strike Master
@NickLindner6 жыл бұрын
My favorite part: No more pull-starting....
@richardoconnor71626 жыл бұрын
It is very bad to freeze these batteries as the AA sized cells inside will burst. The battery life will get better as it cycles in to full life. They do not have full running time until they are broke in. Also the battery is not warrantied again freezing, you stupid if you let the battery freeze...LOL You should try to keep the battery warm , do not leave in the truck over night or leave mounted to the power head when not drilling. Try and keep it warm in shanty or pocket when not in use.
@tatekuppich45036 жыл бұрын
Love my ion a lot
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Tate Kuppich awesome!
@tylerellis12546 жыл бұрын
Those are 799.00 here in Ontario. 849.00 for the ION auger. If it was 520 here also I'd buy one. But my 10 year old eskimo keeps on going.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
They aren’t cheap! Keep the Eskimo running I’d say!
@BrickyardRedZ6 жыл бұрын
520US is 688CAD + duty/freight, there’s your 799
@wrldisyours33286 жыл бұрын
The pistol bit is dangerous. Doesn’t have a center spike. So on glare ice it can kick out easy and it’s sharp. Watch your feet.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
That’s a good point!
@xXxKidderxXx6 жыл бұрын
Cant make everything idiot proof.
@jamesgasper75596 жыл бұрын
Just like an info commercial with all the talking points
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
So you like it?
@joedanner86846 жыл бұрын
What can we do as viewer to promote you more? Besides liking or subscribing.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Tell your friends! Thanks for the support!
@hunterschaferoutdoors02195 жыл бұрын
Damn I just paid 619 American from marine general for my 10 inch
@TheLifeOfJim6 жыл бұрын
Well damn your getting a deal for 500 American.
@TheLifeOfJim6 жыл бұрын
1.32 compaired to my US 1.00
@rickw65216 жыл бұрын
If it was 64 degrees we would be fishing in shorts and short sleeve shirts.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Upon closer inspection my conversion was very wrong haha.
@rickw65216 жыл бұрын
@@JaySiemens jay no one is perfect. But i am glad you got a laugh out of it!!!
@griffind2626 жыл бұрын
Strike master is done making gas augers after this year anyways
@JustinJenkenAssortedMeats6 жыл бұрын
I wish you'd upgrade the host of this video. hehehe xoxoxxo
@DeathFish96th6 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these about a month ago, the Eskimo has lost its job.
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Dustin Flowers ha! They are good eh
@stuffnsuch6316 жыл бұрын
Id like to run my auger against yours. I built an electric auger
@JaySiemens6 жыл бұрын
Let’s see it!
@stuffnsuch6316 жыл бұрын
@@JaySiemens kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYbYhnuigdx7rZI Here you are !
@GotrekGurninsson6 жыл бұрын
@@stuffnsuch631 I thought for sure you were going to eat it second time you slipped. Could save. Looks like a great build imo I'm going to copy it :)
@stuffnsuch6316 жыл бұрын
@@GotrekGurninsson Its super simple. The greatest benefit to making it yourself.. you can have several spare parts on the shelf and you never need to buy another auger again.. Glad you liked it!
@GotrekGurninsson6 жыл бұрын
@@stuffnsuch631 Im going to try using ridgid batteries since i have a bunch and they are lifetime warranty :)