Which drill to buy for clam set up

[LiveBates]

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.

[lazyman]

dewalt hands down

[Mauro]

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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[rick_iles]

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.

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 !!!!!!

[LiveBates]

Thanks guys. Lets hope them boxing day sales are beauty's C'mon hard water....

[fishfood]

Milwaukee vote for me


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[blasted_saber]

I'd go the other way. Buy the cheapest drill you can find and replace it every couple years.

[huntnmachine]

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

[73hunter]

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

[Woodsman]

I'd go the other way. Buy the cheapest drill you can find and replace it every couple years.

The cheapest drill you can find could just lead to replacement every trip and fishing cut short.
Cheap drills use cheap plastic gears.