On the plus side, hand-powered ice augers are durable, affordable and don’t require any power source. Electric: Unlike propane or gas-powered augers, ...

Ice augers can be a pricey addition to your ice fishing hobby. However, if you already own a cordless drill, you may be able to assemble one yourself.

Apart from ice and earth augers, Ryobi offers more variants that range from a handheld version, best for gardeners, to those designed for use by professional plumbers, like the 18V Drain Auger.

Power augers have transformed ice fishing, and a Minnesota company making them is among the industry leaders. ... Havel and his 11 full-time employees crank out thousands of hand augers, ...