Reasons Composite Ice Drills Are Superior

At this point in modern ice fishing’s timeline, it’s fair to say lithium ice augers have all but replaced gas-powered drills. The following explains why StrikeMaster’s composite Lite-Flite Lazer and Lazer Lite drill units are superior to metal drill assemblies, and the advantages ice anglers gain from using these advanced lithium-powered ice drills.

Arguably most significant is the fact StrikeMaster’s Lite-Flite Lazer and Lazer Lite drill units weigh substantially less than a metal drill assembly of a similar drilling diameter. Specs are as follows:

• Lite-Flite 6” Drill = 4.4 pounds
• Lite-Flite 8” Drill = 5.3 pounds
• Lazer Light 10” Drill = 6.8 pounds

Take a moment and let those featherweight figures sink in.

Light ice augers tout numerous advantages. For one, they’re easier to carry and operate, which helps drill more holes quickly and efficiently without being a physically demanding as using a heavier, less efficient metal drill. 

Related to this, StrikeMaster’s performance-tuned Lite-Flite Lazer and Lazer Lite drills cut ice extremely fast. This further betters the user’s experience. It also prolongs battery life, increasing inches-drilled-per-charge when used with a StrikeMaster Lithium 24v or Lithium 40v powerhead/motor. Similar benefits apply when a professional quality 18v (or higher) brushless handheld cordless driver powers a Lite-Flite Lazer Drill Unit.  

Winter is harsh and ice fishing, by its very nature, can be tough on fishing equipment. Even careful anglers unintentionally abuse their ice augers over the course of an ice season. Recognizing this reality, StrikeMaster over-engineers the durability and resiliency of their composite ice drills.   

Case in point, unlike rigid, metal ice drill assemblies prone to getting bent out of shape, breaking or chipping from stressful impacts and harsh treatment, StrikeMaster’s proprietary Synthetic Resin Moulded Flighting is both rugged and pliable. The flexible, composite flighting can bend, when needed, to prevent damage, then immediately return to its original shape, ensuring consistent, reliable performance. 

These qualities make StrikeMaster’s composite ice drills ideal for anglers who are hard on their gear. It goes without saying, of course, StrikeMaster Ice Drills are also top picks for anyone in the hard-water fraternity who simply expects ice-fishing equipment to be able to handle winter conditions and deliver top performance, no matter how cold it gets, without needing coddling or special treatment. 

Another downside of metal augers is that with use and abuse their paint can chip off. This exposes the metal and leads to rust, which weakens the drill’s integrity and makes it more prone to ice build-up and damage, among other problems. 

Fortunately, the synthetic components on the Lite-Flite Lazer and Lazer Lite drills are, by their composition, completely rustproof.

Even perfectly painted metal ice drills can become caked in heavy, cumbersome ice in frigid temperatures — and heaven forbid someone accidentally sets a dripping wet unit in thick snow after cutting a fresh hole. Corkscrew glacier, anyone?

Such hassles are of little concern for anglers wielding a Lite-Flite Lazer or Lazer Lite drill. Water easily beads off the brand’s proprietary synthetic resin flighting. Even in extreme weather when slush and ice stubbornly accumulate, removing build-up is a breeze thanks to the composite assembly’s pliability qualities. Simply flex the pliable flighting slightly and watch ice instantly fall away. Just be sure to always keep hands a safe distance from the unit’s ultra-sharp blades. 

Having exact control of synthetic materials during the manufacturing process enables StrikeMaster to design more precise and, as such, better performing composite ice drills. This is seen in how the Lite-Flite Lazer and Lazer Lite Drill Units’ hex shaft and resin heads are more accurately designed than metal ice drills. 

Another example is the precise coupling of the composite drill’s reinforced “T” Connection with either a Lithium 24v or Lithium 40v Powerhead, which enhances power transfer and overall  drilling performance.

Consistency is another benefit. Every StrikeMaster’s resin flighting removed from a precision mould is the exact same. Every time.

Precise, precision-mould designs have also allowed StrikeMaster to make it easier than ever to replace a unit’s Twin Serrated Stainless Steel Lazer Blades. Likewise when removing and installing a new drill head, should this repair ever be required.

Another benefit anglers gain choosing a StrikeMaster Lithium Ice Drill comes by way of manufacturing and distribution efficiencies gained from using synthetic materials. Composite ice drill production is more streamlined. There are no paint application and enamel-baking steps like with metal ice auger production. These efficiencies, combined with the lower shipping costs associated with lightweight composite ice drills over heavier metal versions, get passed down to you, the customer, who are able to purchase a rugged, lightweight, reliable industry-leading ice drill at an extremely competitive price-point.

The above is by no means an exhaustive list, but the six compelling reasons leave no question that StrikeMaster’s Lite-Flite Lazer and Lazer Lite Drill Units are far superior to metal ice augers. Add to this the numerous benefits of the brand’s Lithium batteries, their Lithium 24v and Lithium 40v powerheads and brushless electric motor technology, and it’s plain to see why gas- and propane-powered, metal augers are becoming ice-fishing relics.