I have the 12v, 18ah Amped Outdoors. I love it. Currently 18 hours with my Helix 7. Still 100%. They drop fast once they get low tho!

Just getting my helix 7 ready for the ice this weekend, but id imagine the course tracking should come from the gps in the unit. Very well could be wrong tho!!

Ive never had that problem with my Ridgid Octane and SM LF or Nils. Could be a chuck problem, but I doubt it. Id double check your settings. Setting 1, drill mode.

I have the Ridgid Octane and SM LF. The LF is blazing fast, can open old holes, and drill overlapping holes. So far, im really happy with it!!

I have the 8″ SM LF and love it so far. Ive had it on the ice a few times here in Maine. Deepest Ice so far is 8″, and it ate it. Smoohtest ive seen so far. I have an 8″ Nil and the LF definitely beats the Nils. I still planning on keeping my Nils for hand drilling purposes only. As far as the flights, its kind of early to argue durability, but they seem tough. I plan on removing my last flight and keeping it as backup just in case on breaks.

Good choice. I have the 8″, and have used it a few times here in Maine. Its blazing fast. A few tips for the Drill. It should be 750 in lbs of torque or higher, brushless motor preferred, a 4 ah battery or higher, and should have have a side handle. Settings on the drill should be on setting 1 and Drill mode. As for the auger, Ive heard a few reports of the adaptor screw backing out a little, causing a little wobble between the adaptor and auger. Happened to me the first time out with it. I tightened it another 1/4 turn and its been solid since. Enjoy!!

We fish Brook Trout shallow here in Maine. The shallower the better. Were get them anywhere from 1ft to 7 or 8ft. Our Brown Trout are a little harder to target, and can be caught any where from 1ft to 80ft of water. Rainbows seem to like a little deeper water. Our lake trout range anywhere from 30-100+ft of water. People get them shallow fishing for brook trout all the time.

I have the Ridgid Octane 1300 in lb and love it. Its a beast. Used it all last season with my Nils 8″, got 136 holes, through 115ft of ice on one 9ah charge. Just used it on my Strikemaster 10″ gas auger bit last weekend, and it mauled 8″ of ice like it was nothing. Lifetime Warranty as well.