StrikeMaster Lite-Flite Lazer Drill Unit - 8"
StrikeMaster Lite-Flite Lazer Drill Unit - 8" — Product description
The StrikeMaster Lite-Flite Lazer Drill in 8-inch is a lightweight ice-auger drill unit built for run-and-gun anglers. Pair it with your own 18-volt or higher brushless cordless drill or a StrikeMaster power head, and you've got a roughly 5.3-pound setup that cuts clean 8-inch holes and packs easily into any sled. Twin stainless Lazer blades, no gas, no fumes.
If you fish the run-and-gun way, drilling a dozen holes to find the fish and moving on, the StrikeMaster Lite-Flite Lazer Drill in 8-inch is built for exactly that. It's a drill unit, not a complete auger. You pair it with your own 18-volt or higher brushless cordless drill, or a StrikeMaster power head, and you've got a cutting setup that weighs about 5.3 pounds and disappears into a sled. No gas, no pull cord, no fumes in the shack.
The whole idea here is weight and mobility. A gas auger is great when you're parked on one spot all day. But when you're covering water, hole after hole, hauling a heavy power auger across the lake gets old fast. The Lite-Flite head is molded from a proprietary blend of synthetic resins with full-length segmented flighting, so it clears chips well without the bulk of a steel auger. Drop it in the sled, grab your drill, and go.
Cutting comes from twin chrome-alloy stainless steel Lazer blades. They cut a clean 8-inch hole with a smooth shave rather than a rough chew. A clean hole matters more than people think. It's easier on your line, easier to clear of slush, and it keeps the walls from freezing back up as fast. The 8-inch size is the sweet spot for most ice anglers, plenty of room for panfish, perch, walleye, and eater trout, and big enough to pull a solid walleye through without a fight.
Underneath, there's a heavy-duty steel hex shaft and a reinforced T connection into the carriage. That connection is where a lot of cheaper drill units flex or fail, so it's good to see StrikeMaster overbuilt it. The carriage itself is formed from engineered compounds for durability, and the PowerPoint tip keeps the unit planted and centered when you start a hole instead of skating across the ice. Every unit ships with the NDA-3 two-stage drill adapter and a protection flange, so it's ready to mount to your drill right out of the box.
One thing to be clear about: you supply the drill. StrikeMaster calls for an 18-volt or higher brushless cordless drill with a 1/2-inch chuck, and honestly, don't skimp here. A high-torque brushless drill turns this into a hole-drilling machine. An underpowered drill will bog down once you get past a foot of ice, and it'll drain the battery faster in the cold. If you already run a good cordless drill in the garage, you're most of the way there. If you're buying one for this, get the high-torque model and keep a spare battery warm inside your jacket.
A few things we tell folks at the counter. Keep the chuck tightened down with the key, and re-check it every handful of holes, because a loose chuck is the number one reason these slip. Carry a spare set of blades if you fish sandy or weedy lakes, because sand dulls any blade fast and dull blades are what make augers feel slow. And tuck a blade cover on when you're moving between spots, both to protect the edges and to protect your shins. Treat the blades right and this thing will cut holes for years.
Who's this for? The mobile angler. The one hopping from flag to flag, the panfish hunter checking twenty spots before lunch, the trout fisherman hiking into a backcountry lake where a gas auger's just too heavy to pack. If you've already got a good brushless drill and you want the lightest, most packable way to cut clean 8-inch holes, the Lite-Flite Lazer is hard to beat. It's covered by a 1-year StrikeMaster manufacturer's warranty, and we ship in-stock units same day before 3 PM ET.
Key Features
- Weighs about 5.3 lbs, light enough to pack into a sled and carry to backcountry lakes
- Twin chrome-alloy stainless steel Lazer blades cut a clean, smooth 8-inch hole
- Pairs with any professional-quality 18V or higher brushless cordless 1/2-inch chuck drill, or a StrikeMaster power head
- Full-length segmented flighting molded from proprietary synthetic resins clears chips without the weight of steel
- Heavy-duty steel hex shaft with a reinforced T connection to the carriage for strength where cheaper units flex
- PowerPoint tip keeps the unit centered and planted so it won't skate when you start a hole
- Includes the NDA-3 two-stage drill adapter and protection flange, ready to mount out of the box
- 8-inch cutting diameter fits panfish, perch, walleye, and eater trout
- Carriage formed from engineered compounds for season-after-season durability
- Backed by a 1-year StrikeMaster manufacturer's warranty
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized StrikeMaster reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | StrikeMaster Lite-Flite Lazer Drill - 8" |
|---|---|
| Brand | StrikeMaster |
| Manufacturer Part Number | LFLD-8 |
| UPC | 043253122211 |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs |
| Cutting Diameter | 8 inches |
| Blades | Twin Chrome-Alloy Stainless Steel Lazer Blades |
| Drill Requirement | 18V or higher brushless cordless 1/2-inch chuck drill, or StrikeMaster power head |
| Chuck Size | 1/2 inch |
| Drive Shaft | Heavy-Duty Steel Hex Shaft |
| Flighting | Full-Length Segmented, Proprietary Synthetic Resin |
| Carriage Connection | Reinforced T Connection with PowerPoint Tip |
| Included Accessories | NDA-3 Two-Stage Drill Adapter and Protection Flange |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 300 rpm |
| Warranty | 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Category | Ice Augers |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of drill do I need to run the Lite-Flite Lazer?
StrikeMaster calls for a professional-quality 18-volt or higher brushless cordless drill with a 1/2-inch chuck. A high-torque brushless drill is the way to go. You can also run it on a StrikeMaster power head.
Does it come with a drill or battery?
No. This is the drill unit only, meaning the flighting, blades, carriage, and adapter. You supply your own 18-volt or higher cordless drill. That's what keeps the whole setup so light and packable.
What comes in the box?
The 8-inch Lite-Flite Lazer drill unit, the NDA-3 two-stage drill adapter, and a protection flange. It's ready to mount to your drill right out of the box.
How much does it weigh?
The 8-inch unit runs about 5.3 pounds. That's the whole point of the Lite-Flite line, a cutting setup light enough to pack into a sled or carry into a backcountry lake without wearing you out.
What size fish will an 8-inch hole handle?
Eight inches is the sweet spot for most ice anglers. It's plenty for panfish, perch, walleye, and eater trout, and big enough to pull a solid walleye up through the ice. If you're targeting big pike or setting a lot of tip-ups, you might want a larger diameter.
Can it cut through thick ice?
Yes, as long as you pair it with a high-torque 18-volt or higher brushless drill. An underpowered drill can bog down once you get past a foot or so of ice, and cold weather drains batteries faster, so keep a charged spare warm in your jacket.
The blades feel dull. What should I do?
Blades dull faster on sandy or weedy lakes, and dull blades are the main reason an auger starts feeling slow. Carry a spare set of Lazer blades, keep a cover on them between spots, and swap them when they stop shaving cleanly.
Why does the drill slip when I'm cutting?
Almost always a loose chuck. Tighten the chuck down with the key and re-check it every handful of holes. The NDA-3 adapter seats into the chuck, so a snug chuck is what keeps everything spinning together.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Yes. It carries a 1-year StrikeMaster manufacturer's warranty. We're an authorized StrikeMaster reseller, so any warranty claim runs through us.