Vex FL-18

[Cooperman]

I have been fishing with my old trusty FL-8 for at least 15+ years now, but now that I'm retired and have more time to fish, I have an opportunity to purchase an FL-18 for $309.00 thru a discount my wife can get. Would you jump on that deal or should I get a newer model? From what I have read, it's seems like a good unit. I mainly fish for crappies, and walleye. It's the Vex FL-18 Genz pack

Edited February 12, 2016 by Cooperman
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[Scott O.]

For that price, yes jump on the deal!  Unless you feel like stepping up the FLX-28 for $640, I'd stick to the 18 any day!

[leech~~]

23 minutes ago, Scott O. said:

For that price, yes jump on the deal!  Unless you feel like stepping up the FLX-28 for $640, I'd stick to the 18 any day!

Plus + 1 if it's a new unit that's a good price. I love the zoom on my unit.

[grasshopper]

Buy it. Good unit

[Hawg]

Absolutely bulletproof dependable flasher. 

[McGurk]

How many can she buy? 

[leech~~]

57 minutes ago, McGurk said:

How many can she buy? 

Great idea i'm about ready for a new one!

[bigwalleye30]

If the 18 is the only option, it would be an awesome upgrade to the 8.  The zoom features are awesome.  But if you can get a good discount on a 20 or 28, I'd recommend one of those.  The screens are much easier to read.  I have a 20 and I don't foresee needing anything for a long, long time!

[Mike89]

would not be without my 18

[fishersofmen]

1 hour ago, bigwalleye30 said:

If the 18 is the only option, it would be an awesome upgrade to the 8.  The zoom features are awesome.  But if you can get a good discount on a 20 or 28, I'd recommend one of those.  The screens are much easier to read.  I have a 20 and I don't foresee needing anything for a long, long time!

I'm with you on the flat screen. I have an 18 and a 20 and I don't use the 18 just because I cant stand looking down the cone anymore. It is a great unit though and if you haven't become used to a flat screen and don't mind the cone go for it.

[bobbymalone]

13 hours ago, leech~~ said:

Plus + 1 if it's a new unit that's a good price. I love the zoom on my unit.

That's a decent price on a used unit, when they retail for what, $450?

15 minutes ago, fishersofmen said:

I'm with you on the flat screen. I have an 18 and a 20 and I don't use the 18 just because I cant stand looking down the cone anymore. It is a great unit though and if you haven't become used to a flat screen and don't mind the cone go for it.

I never had a problem with the cone and small screen until I bought my humminbird, now that thing looks tiny.

[Hawg]

They were at Scheels a week or two ago for not much over that $309 price. Basic unit but I was surprised at the price especially at Boutique Scheels. Highest priced store on earth usually, right up there with Cabella's.

[FISHINGURU]

I'd upgrade to anything that has a zoom feature for sure.

The FL-18 is a nice unit I've had mine for over a decade with no issues, my Ol' lady and friends without flashers still use it to this day while I take the LX5.

[OldBear]

Mines 10 years old also and other than  a  new battery this year and a new transducer no problems which is the norm for them.  I use the auto zoom no matter what the depth is as it magnifies everything.   Can't go wrong.

[bturck]

Agree with above posts.  I've had mine for 15 years and have only replaced the battery once.  Great unit at that price 

[Cooperman]

Thanks for the input guys. I bought it, and hope to get out tomorrow and try it out. And sorry guys, there was only one at that price.