I used the electric drill conversion kit with this auger as a back up for my gas auger. It's an excellent accessory to have. Get a HIGH end drill, i tried a black and decker and porter cable and it just didn't work. I ended up putting the 18v Dewalt with an extended battery and it works perfectly!
Now onto the auger review; I have used this as a hand auger, and I will say that 8 inches for a hand auger can become a little cumbersome after about 6inches of ice. We were cutting through 8-10 in most spots over the weekend and using it as a hand auger was an issue. But thats simply because you're cutting so much surface area compared to the smaller sizes. If you're going to use this strictly by hand, i would highly recommend the 6 inch auger which I also have. The 8 inch auger works well for me because we normally are targeting big walleye, pike, and even lake trout. The benefit to an 8inch hole is if you are running electronics such as a flasher or sonar. With the 8 inch hole you are less likely to have your transducer get in the way and it simply provides more room; especially beneficial for sight fishing in the shallows and so on.
I highly recommend this auger due to its durability, light weight construction and razor sharp blades. That being said if YOU DO NOT already have a powerful drill, you may want to look into the strikemaster electra lazer. There is no point, in my opinion, to purchase a hand auger for 90 and then buy a drill for 200, when you can simply get the entire package for 350. That being said, with a dewalt 18v hammer drill, attached to this auger, the total weight is only 14lbs. Drastically less than any electric or gas auger on the market today.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 32.38 x 9.75 x 7.63 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 4.17 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 32.2 x 9.6 x 7.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 8.5 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Strike Master |
| Model Name | LD-8 |
| Color | Multi |
| Material | Blend |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | StrikeMaster |
| Part Number | LD-8 |
| Style | Modern |
| Included Components | Lazer 2pc Hand Auger 8" |
| Size | One Size |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
