Ice Leaders Platinum sponsor - Humminbird Ice Fishing Fish Locators

[harvey lee]

New to the Ice leaders sponsors this season is the Humminbird flashers. They offer three models from the beginner to the Pro.

Feel free to tal about the Humminbird flashers.

http://www.humminbird.com/?utm_source=fi..._content=145x55

The Ice Fishing Flasher Goes Digital:

Humminbird Introduces New ICE Flasher Series™

EUFAULA, Ala. (July, 2008) – With three new models, Humminbird introduces it’s first-ever line of ice fishing flashers – the ICE Flasher Series™. Designed specifically for serious ice fishermen, some models in the line have features never-before-seen in flashers, such as a 6-color fiber-optic display and a groundbreaking, exclusive LCD display.

Select models of the new ICE Flasher Series have an innovative LCD display that allows the flashers to automatically adjust the depth scale eliminating the guess work and estimation of depth scale overlay. Based on depth scales ranging from twenty to two hundred feet, the LCD display instantly shows an exact depth reading as a large easily visible number, rather than a tic mark.

“Prior to the ICE Flasher Series, LCD displays were unthinkable in extremely cold conditions,” commented Dale Logue, product manager for Humminbird. “Humminbird’s custom LCD screen is engineered for peak performance in temperatures as cold as 20 below zero (Fahrenheit).”

ICE Flashers are available in three models – ICE-35, ICE-45 and ICE-55. Both ICE-55 and ICE-45 feature Humminbird’s innovative LCD display. Unlike any other flasher, all three Humminbird flashers feature a fiber-optic flasher display for exceptional performance in any level of light. Additionally, the ICE-55 has a revolutionary 6-color display for increased detail of sonar returns.

“Rather than traditional 3-color displays, our 6-color display gives users a greater distinction between targets in the beam. Ice fishermen can use the ICE-55 to distinguish between a weed shelf, school of baitfish or a trophy fish,” said Logue, “but if they prefer a more traditional 3-color display, the flasher also has two, 3-color palette options.”

ICE-55 users will also notice the model’s unique purple target line. Ice fishermen can set the target line at a specific depth so they know exactly what depth they should lower their jig.

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“The target line is a great feature when a school of fish comes through,” Logue expanded. “Users can mark the depth the school is at so they know where to lower their jig after each bite – even if the flasher isn’t marking a fish at that moment.”

Each ICE model features a dual beam transducer (selectable 9 or 19 degrees) that allows the flashers to double the view of a specific depth range in the water column. Other flashers only allow users to zoom in on the very bottom section of the water column. When ice fishermen press the zoom key, two tic marks bracket the area to be zoomed by 2x on the flasher display.

For more information contact Humminbird, 678 Humminbird Lane, Eufaula, AL 36027, or call the Consumer Resource Center at (800) 633-1468 or visit www.humminbird.com

ICE-55 Flasher

Features/Specifications

• Patent-pending backlit LCD display

• 4 depth scales in manual mode: 20’, 40’, 80’, 200’

• 7 depth scales in auto mode: 20’, 40’, 60’, 80’, 100’, 120’, 200’

• Exclusive 6-color fiber-optic flasher display delivers excellent readability in sunlight

• 2400 watts peak-to-peak power

• 10-step interference rejection

• 6 backlit keypad control button:

- Zoom

- Gain

- Noise

- Beam

- Target cursor (gives depth at cursor)

- Color (3 palette settings: Vexilar, Marcum and Humminbird 6-color)

• Dual Beam Transducer

- 455 kHz/ 19◦

- 240 kHz/ 9◦

• Battery voltage indicator on LCD

• “Shuttle” mount w/built-in gimbal bracket

• Soft sided carrying bag

• 9AH battery w/charger

• 2-year warranty

ICE-45 Flasher

Features/Specifications

• Patent-pending backlit LCD display

• 4 depth scales in manual mode: 20’, 40’, 80’, 200’

• 7 depth scales in auto mode: 20’, 40’, 60’, 80’, 100’, 120’, 200’

• 3-color fiber-optic flasher display delivers excellent readability in sunlight

• 1800 watts peak-to-peak power

• 10-step interference rejection

• 4 backlit keypad control button:

- Zoom

- Gain

- Noise

- Beam

• Dual Beam Transducer

- 455 kHz/ 19◦

- 240 kHz/ 9◦

• Battery voltage indicator on LCD

• “Shuttle” mount w/built-in gimbal bracket

• Soft sided carrying bag

• 7AH battery w/charger

• 2-year warranty

ICE-35 Flasher

Features/Specifications

• 3-color fiber-optic flasher display with overlay depth scale delivers excellent readability in sunlight

• 800 watts peak-to-peak power

• 10-step interference rejection

• 4 depth scales: 20’, 40’, 80’, 200’

• 4 keypad control button:

- Zoom

- Gain

- Noise

- Beam

• Dual Beam Transducer

- 455 kHz/ 19◦

- 240 kHz/ 9◦

• Battery status indicator

• “Shuttle” mount w/built-in gimbal bracket

• 7AH battery w/charger

• 2-year warranty

[KTapper]

I used to have one, and I liked the bright crisp colors, and that dual beam is standard. Also I think they have the best design on the protective case.

[BK19]

is there any changes for this year or are they the same thanks

[harvey lee]

As far as I know, they are the same unit. They came out last season with great reviews.

[BK19]

thanks I guess that says it all worked like it was supossed to then if I get enough $ saved I may get an ice 55 this year

[Casey Sunsdahl]

I got a ICE 45 mid season last year and it is nothing but awsome... no noise no interference no problems...!

[harvey lee]

Don't you love how there is no interference from other units.

I love that feature.

[Scott K]

I love the large clear display, along with the digital depth on the Ice 45, and Ice 55.

[Far-I]

If anyone wants to get me an Ice 55 for x-mas let me know. I'll even lend it to you occasionally

[triton189]

Just received my Ice 55 and noticed that the gain adjustment has changed this year, it's now adjustable from 0-50. Emailed Humminbird to ask why and here's the response I received from Gwen Thomas;

"The 0-50 gain setting is for finer tuning in smaller increments which helps you to find jigs easier".

Initial open water testing has been a little suspect? Love the looks, sensitivity may be a question?

[CJH]

Wait until hardwater to make any judgements. As mentioned in another thread, open presents problems.

[blongtin]

Thanks for all the good information. I've never owned a flasher before and the Ice-45 is on my Christmas list this year. We'll see how generous my wife is to me!

[BigWadeS]

they do appear to look like a nice flasher and seem to have a nice display but I will have a hard time adding one to my arsenal until there are a couple more seasons behind them and more tweaks made, hard to beat the Marcum LX-5 or Vexilar FL-18 especially with sale prices going on right now

[triton189]

CJH, I don't know if I'm buying the whole "wait until hardwater" thing? Seems to me that if the lure is hanging right below the ducer it should not matter if the water surface is covered with ice or not. My wait and see moment is going to happen at the beginning of the ice season, so for me it will be more of a hope & pray!

[Snake River King]

It looks like a good unit I just wonder how it will hold up for durability and reliability

[CJH]

Well, let me tell ya, I have an Ice 55 and I can see a teardrop jig in deep water. Remember the transducer has to be level, which is hard to do in open water (waves/movement/etc..).

[BK19]

I'm not sure but I think an elf is going to bring one home for me tonight a female elf at that

[harvey lee]

Looks like I need to find an elf.

[CJH]

Sounds like a good night!!

[Shiney]

nm- Bring on the ICE!!

[Woody61]

CJH, I don't know if I'm buying the whole "wait until hardwater" thing? Seems to me that if the lure is hanging right below the ducer it should not matter if the water surface is covered with ice or not. My wait and see moment is going to happen at the beginning of the ice season, so for me it will be more of a hope & pray!

Triton, I had a issue with my vex, worked great 1st ice season I used it but had trouble in open water hanging it ver the side of a small boat. It marked fish but no jigs. Come winter again worked just fine so I think they don't work good on open water unless they are rigidly mounted.

[Fish Head]

I purchased an ICE-45 last year, but they don't come with the carrying bag. The bags are about $50.00 extra. Anyone know where I can get one cheap?

[tyeeme]

I just used my new ice 45 for the 1st time yesterday and cant say a bad thing about it. I like the quality of the unit very well designed and put together. As for not coming with a case I never had one for my FL-8 it lived in a bucket for 10 yesrs and still looks like new. As will this one. Great purchase!!!

[bigbad401]

Yep, I have a 35 and don't have the case as it lives in a bucket. I wish I could have bought the 45, but money is tight. Good luck with the 45.

[icerube]

I bought a 45 early last season. I got a case for mine, very well built case, I highly recommend it. As for the flasher itself, I had some issues with mine. Not Happy!! Called coustomer service and shiped it to them. I tracked the flasher to there door, they had it one day , I hade it back in my hands and working like a champ the very next day!!! I can not say enough about there costomer service, Top Shelf!!! As for the flasher itself, perfect. It's a awesome unit, very happy with it.