Need new Vex Ducer....Which one do I get??

[Tullibee]

Had this Ducer for about 10 years now and it is starting to act up. I would like to get the same degree ducer as the old one. Question is which one did I have. I am assuming that it is a 12 degree one but not sure. This ducer is off of the old SLT model Vex.

Also what are people opinions on the best all around degree option. I understand that it is dependent on what type of fishing that you do. I fish everywhere from shallow panfish to deepwater lake trout (down to roughly 70 Ft).

[NCLaker]

Easiest way to figure the ducer you have is compare it to new model in the store - should be similar in diameter. Smallest Diameter is 19 deg, largest is 9.

12 deg is most versital. If you do a lot of mixed shallow and deep laker fishing you may want to consider a dual cone 9/19 degree (uses a switch to flip between the two), but it cost you an extra $30.

If you want to read more about the technical aspects/considerations on the ducer angle, the Vex HSOforum has some good info.

[shorefisher]

I have the dual cone and love it for shallow and very deep water. I have the FL-18 and it came that way not sure if you can use them on other ones though.

[smeese]

Dual cone here!

[eyebjim]

If you fish bottom oriented near steep drop offs or if you fish deep water you should go with a 9 degree. If you fish more of a flat bottom or more suspended fish the 19 degree is better.

[wishing for walleyes]

If you look at the top of your trasducer where the cable goes into it you should find where it tells you what degree it is.