Eskimo · Ice Augers
Eskimo Pistol Bit
Best for: Ultralight foot-travel anglers pairing an auger bit with the cordless drill they already own.
$150-300
StrikeMaster · Ice Augers
StrikeMaster Lithium 40v Lite
Synthetic Lite-Flite flighting sheds significant weight versus the steel-flighting Lithium 40v. The main tradeoff is priced near the top of the electric auger class.
Best for: Serious run-and-gun anglers who drill dozens of holes a day and want the lightest full-powerhead electric StrikeMaster makes.
$600-1000 · retailer confirms current transaction details
Decision brief
What earns attention, and what asks for care.
No invented review score. The current record exposes the use case, specifications, strengths, and tradeoffs that are actually supported.
Why it works
- Synthetic Lite-Flite flighting sheds significant weight versus the steel-flighting Lithium 40v
- Huge per-charge drilling capacity for full-day hole hopping
- Quiet, low-maintenance operation with reverse for flushing slush back down the hole
Watch for
- Priced near the top of the electric auger class
- Once the battery dies on remote ice you are done drilling until you can recharge
- Lithium batteries lose capacity in extreme cold unless kept warm between holes
Catalog record
Specifications at a glance.
- Price band
- $600-1000
- Editorial score
- Pending firsthand review
- Power
- 40 volt lithium electric with brushless DC motor
- Cutting diameters
- 8 and 10 inch
- Drill unit
- Lite-Flite Lazer synthetic flighting
- Blades
- Twin serrated stainless steel Lazer blades
- Claimed capacity
- 100 eight inch holes through 16 inches of ice per charge
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ION · Ice Augers
ION Alpha 10 in
Best for: Anglers who need a full 10 inch hole and want ION's newest powerhead at the lower price of the steel-bit configuration.
$600-1000
ION · Ice Augers
ION Alpha Plus
Best for: Hole-hopping anglers who want ION's fastest cutting with the lowest swing weight.
$600-1000
Product FAQ
Before you move to the retailer.
Who is the StrikeMaster Lithium 40v Lite best for?
Serious run-and-gun anglers who drill dozens of holes a day and want the lightest full-powerhead electric StrikeMaster makes.
What stands out about the StrikeMaster Lithium 40v Lite?
Synthetic Lite-Flite flighting sheds significant weight versus the steel-flighting Lithium 40v. The main tradeoff to weigh is priced near the top of the electric auger class.
Why does Sportsman Authority show a price band for the StrikeMaster Lithium 40v Lite?
Retail price, seller, configuration, and availability can change. Sportsman Authority uses an editorial price band and sends shoppers to the retailer for the current transaction details.
Where can I compare the StrikeMaster Lithium 40v Lite with other ice augers?
Use the Ice Augers category page to compare the current researched shelf by best use, specifications, strengths, tradeoffs, photography status, and retailer path.