what should i do

[wheelerboy920]

looking to buy a new locator and flip floping between the humming bird 55 or the vexlar fl 20 what are your suggestins

[bogwalker]

I did a lot of research and bought an Ice 55. Everyone says it does not matter which one you buy because they are both very good. I preferred the Ice 55. Look up some videos online on both units.

[KG243]

I also have a ice 55, but abd it's a big one, I bet if you bought a LX5 or fl 20 or a ice 55 you will enjoy any of them. Look at them and see which one fits YOU the best! You can pick from Ford, Chevy or Dodge!

[crazyabouteyes]

I to was looking a purchasing a new vexlar fl20. When i went to purchase it i had the sales person go thru and explain the use and features of the Vexlar FL20, Marcum LX5 and the Hummingbird Ice 55. After reveiwing all of them i decided to purchase the ice 55 because of the power, size of the display, easy to use, and features. I have not had a opportunity to see if i made the right choice but will be heading up tomorrow to the lake of the woods for 5 days of fishing. i am excited to use it and hope i made the right choice. One thing else i would like to add is i purchased it from Scheels and the salesperson said they would match a lower price if i found one. They were asking 499.00 and i found it on line for 426.00. I copied the add and faxed it to them. |They sent me a check for the difference. It pays to shop on-line first for the lowst price. Make a copy of the add and then go to the store and hope they will match the adds price.

[deadeye]

Go to the store and check them out. Play with all the features and see whats right for you. Some people like the moveable zoom and the lcd on the humminbird while others will like the split screen on the vex. The best thing to do is to get your hands on it and see for yourself. You may find out that on paper one looks better but in person the way the display lights up doesnt suit you.

[stifler51]

all finders are generally the same so it doesnt matter, lower models are all equal, all top end models are basically the same so just pick the one that tickles ur fancy

[jigginjim]

What I liked about the FL20, was it has a night mode, not so blinding after dark.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

LX-5 Me

Have not seen a Hummer so I don't know how it compares

[icefishing21]

I have always been a vexilar guy, i owne a vexilar and love it but i have never used one of the new humingbirds so i couldnt tell you there

[RonWBasser]

all finders are generally the same so it doesnt matter, lower models are all equal, all top end models are basically the same so just pick the one that tickles ur fancy

Yep, all will do the job. You can't go wrong nowadays. I have 2 vex's though.

[stifler51]

Im with Ron on that one, i have 2 vexs. Love 'em always work always reliable tons of addons etc. For me if u drive a chevy all ur life and like it why change, so vexilars are sitting next to my holes.

[OnAFly]

Flip a coin and go fishing! Seriously, both great units.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Yeah, all great units.

I don't know that much about the Birds. Does the Ice 55 have digital depth display? If so, that would be the kicker for me. No more going to a new lake and wondering which range you should set the finder to as the digital display will tell you depth.