Ice fishing is work enough.

It takes effort like piling up clothes
on yourself against the cold, dragging
the load of gear out onto the lake, and
keeping eagle-eyes on the lookout
for tipped-up flags.

Certainly you don’t want to make the
hardest part of the work, drilling the
holes, more difficult than necessary.

So a power auger long ago became
must-have equipment for ice hounds.

The Eskimo Shark Z71Q10 – named
for its 71 CC engine and 10-inch Quantum auger – is the top of the
line in Eskimo’s Shark series of power augers.

It’s built to be faster, smoother and high performance “from top to bottom,” the company says.

Powered by a Viper engine – the only brand of engine specifically built
for augers, the company says – the Z71 features qualities meant to be better than others.

The company says:

• The 3.7-horsepower engine provides high RPM and torque for unmatched cutting speed
• The engine offers dependable starting in cold weather
• The dual serrated blades cut faster; are balanced and symmetrical for a controlled cut and smooth operation; hold a sharp edge longer; and resist ice or snow buildup
• And the auger is balanced so its won’t rattle your teeth

Additional features include:

• Extra large recoil handle for starting with gloves or mittens
• Comfort grip handlebar and throttle ergonomically designed for maximum grip
• Centering ring that prevents drilling angled holes
• See-through gas tank to easily see the gas level
• Muffler guard to protect from the heat

The auger, 42 inches long, comes with a one-year limited warranty.

For more info, Visit the Eskimo Shark Z71Q10 Web page.