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I was on my way to buy a "whole package " set up today from kijiji, but got a call half hr into my drive that the seller forgot the batteries at his cottage. I figured I was near Bass Pro anyways, so i went in and bought the clam adapter plate as i already have an auger. I'm now shopping for a drill and at least a 4ah battery. Does anyone have any suggestions? Not looking for top of the line, but not bottom of the barrel either:). Any feedback is appreciated.
dewalt hands down
Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita all are great drills. Even the Ridgid is really good. Just a matter of which is the best deal.
I would get a 5a battery if you’re going to use it for an auger
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I have the clam adapter plate and 5 inch lazer auger. I use a 20v Dewalt drill, with 4ah battery. It has worked flawlessly for me. I keep an extra battery inside my suit to keep it warm, but I haven’t had the need to change batteries on the ice yet. We don’t get a huge amount of ice down here in the SW, but 12-14 inches is not uncommon. One winter, the plate nearly touched the ice before I hit water. You will love the setup !!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by LiveBates
Thanks guys. Lets hope them boxing day sales are beauty's:) C'mon hard water....
Milwaukee vote for me
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I'd go the other way. Buy the cheapest drill you can find and replace it every couple years.
I bought a Maximum from CT on sale last winter for my Clam plate adapter with a Swede Bore 6" auger and it works great for St Clair ice. If I was drilling in thick ice.....Simcoe, Nipissing etc. I would go with a heavier battery....no question
Home Depot Rigid’s now have a lifetime service package with the battery.... just repeating what I saw in the store, best read the fine print
The cheapest drill you can find could just lead to replacement every trip and fishing cut short.Quote:
Originally Posted by blasted_saber
Cheap drills use cheap plastic gears.