Nils Master USA Product Reviews and Ratings - Ice Fishing Supplies

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Brand: Nils Master USA

Located in: Ice Fishing Supplies

Nils USA Hand Augers feature a one piece cutting head instead of individual blades. This design offers a stronger over all cutting surface. The cutting head is constructed of high chromium steel, which is more durable than other brands of auger blades and will stay sharper much longer. The curved blades quickly cut through the thickest ice with little to no downward pressure applied. These augers do all the work.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 16 reviews)

93% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(9), Easy to use(11), Functional(6), Great design(5), Lightweight(4)

Best Uses:

Ice fishing(12)

Describe Yourself:

Avid fisher(10), Professional(3)

Was this a gift?:

No(8)

ended up with a new dud

By vic from beloit, wi on 2/24/2011

Pros:

Bought on sale

Cons:

Doesn't work at all

Best Uses:

Decorations looks

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

Bought the nils 8 inch hand auger yesterday at cabela's. Today i went to a lake to give it a try, walked 1/2 mile to my spot, took off the blade cover and spent 20 min with the auger to only get down less then 2 inches!! the worst auger i have ever used in my entire life, i must of just got a bad new one?? I was so upset, what a complete waste of time today was. Funny thing is i have a 6 inch coming in the mail any day now, That one had better dig and dig good!

Out of stock?

By Papabear from Connecticut on 1/30/2011

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Functional

Cons:

Auger heads sold out

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Yes

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

There is nothing better at drilling in the ice than a Nils USA hand auger. But after 4 years of success, I am having a hard time getting a 2nd head or getting my original head sharpened. How such a successful product could sell out is beyond me. Someone should be fired due to lost income for this Nils product!

nils 4.5 hand auger

By Rocket Rod

from Iowa on 1/27/2011

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

Mississippi River back water ice fishing. Very light to carry,drill many holes with ease. Best hand auger I've EVER OWNED PERIOD.

I can't imagine this auger wearing out!!

By the Big Hollander

from Rockford Michigan on 1/18/2011

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Maintain, Easy To Use, Functional, Light Weight, Very well made

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

I would buy another one but I doubt I will have to unless it's for someone else

You wont regret buying this

By Plaidstork44 from Rochester Mn on 1/12/2011

Pros:

Functional

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

Best auger ever!

Best auger

By crayfishbob

from Bridgeport , NY on 1/4/2011

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Maintain, Easy To Use, Functional

Cons:

My friends are JELOUS

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

Great auger. Hands down top quality.

Worth the price

By AKMOOSEHNTR

from Alaska on 12/22/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Functional

Cons:

Poor cover design

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

This drill beats all the other junk out there hands down! Good ice fishing investment.

Very light

By Hrlyridr77

from Easthampton, MA on 12/7/2010

Pros:

Easy To Use

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

This is my go-to early ice auger. Also for hiking in to those backwoods ponds. Very light, easy to use, cuts ice like buttah!!

TOP NOTCH AUGER

By Lono Tip Down from Stevens Point, WI on 11/14/2010

Pros:

Functional

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

A great hand auger. Little effort needed to go through ice like a hot knife through warm butter. Well worth the dollars. My next power auger will be this brand. If you want a serious hand auger, this is it.

The best Ive used.

By Karl

from South Central, CT on 1/5/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Great Design

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

The best auger Ive ever used. Worth the price. Very easy to drill. It starts itself without excessive force and cuts fast.

My new favorite ice fishing tool!

By Ol' Pete

from Rochester, IN on 1/4/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Great Design, I'm 72 and outdrill all

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

I used to get all sweaty drilling an ice hole. Now I drill holes just to see how deep the ice is! It is so easy! I bought a spare cutting head immediately in case the one I am using gets dull. No sign of that!
I use it for wood cutting to see if the ice is thick enough to sled the wood across the ice. I harvest the firewood on a friendly farmer's land across the lake from me.

The only drawback

By Bufcalf

from Green Bay, WI on 1/1/2010

Pros:

Easy To Use, Lightweight

Describe Yourself:

Casual/ Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

I bought the 4.5" auger and was totally impressed with its performance. The only drawback is the lack of an adapter for a cordless drill. If an adapter was made for this I would sell my power auger and by an 8" Nils!!!!!

A 72 year old ice fisher LOVES his NILS

By DEE from ROCHESTER, IN on 12/18/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Great Design, Lightweight, PAINLESS

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

This 72 year old arthritic ice fisherman has been looking for this auger for a long time! It does not hurt my shoulders and is really easy to use! LOVE IT!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Hand Auger

By Gillgrabber from Kenosha, Wisconsin on 10/30/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Great Design, Lightweight, Versatile

Best Uses:

Ice Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

Best hand auger I've ever used. My buddy and I fished northern Wisconsin with 36" of ice and I was very impressed with how quickly it cut holes. Even with an injured shoulder it was easy to drill. I can't recommend it enough. My buddy had to buy one after he used mine. It cut so easy & fast I really don't think you need a power head (unless you want to spend the money).

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Trust Me

By Capt. John

from Berkshire ice on 1/19/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Great Design, Lightweight

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

trust me. You don't have to look further. The Nils Master 8" hand ice auger is perfect. It is light and easy to use. It cuts through 12 inches of ice in about 20 to 30 seconds....depending on your "enthusiasm". You can also purchase a powerhead although I did not because I don't like the noise factor. There are no negatives to this product. Buy it and enjoy a nice 8" hole to jig or set type.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

The only one you will ever need

By boo

from upstate N.Y. on 1/1/2009

Pros:

Versatile

Describe Yourself:

Casual Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nils Master USA Nils USA Hand AugersOff:

The nils hand auger cuts the ice like butter no effort at all to use and really no need for the gas auger.I can drill a hole allmost as fast as my buddy with his gas auger and with out the weight.You will be really impressed with thr nils hand or gas.

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