Well I was stupid today.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

Bought an FL 20 50th anniversary unit. The stocking hat it came with was super warm though.

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Vexilar we've created a Limited Edition Ultra Pack that comes with every option Vexilar offers plus each unit has a custom made Soft Pack and special unit graphics to highlight the 50th year. The FL-20 is the crown jewel of our sonar line-up and the most advanced three-color flasher in the world, so it seems only fitting to create this Limited Edition, 50th Anniversary Ice Pack Combo that highlights the best that Vexilar has to offer.

[herefish101]

Must have been a pretty penny.

[hamms-scooter]

Does that thing come with a microwave built in? Saw the price almost fell over. Nice looking units! congrats on your big purchase!

[Esox_Magnum]

Stop at Stans today? Love the claim most advanced LOL maybe for 1995. Congrats on the new flasher.

[hamms-scooter]

I would have to say the technology is the same as my fl-8...just add zoom. Good durability though!!

[Agronomist_at_IA]

Stop at Stans today? Love the claim most advanced LOL maybe for 1995. Congrats on the new flasher.

Ya I was stupid and new it to. Could have gotten a LX-5 from scheels for $399. Instead bought the FL 20 for $549. Id did come with every option that there is dual beam, flex light and all the other goodies. Bought it on a whim since my nephew was with me and I new how bad he wanted to use my Showdown when it gets dark. So I used the FL 20 and let him use the showdown. Still came up with no fish though. The stocking cap that came with it though was warmer then hell.

[Esox_Magnum]

Thats why I went sledding instead of fishing today. The 20 ain't a bad unit but not even close to what an LX-5 is. Never used a Showdown so can't say if I'd like it or not.

[hamms-scooter]

I slammed the crappies today! You might have missed a good day out there today Esox.What do you primarily fish for in the winter?

[Phred52]

Sounds like you took the Saturday STUPID TROPHY!!!! My sympathies to you!! If you're fishing the same kind of 'bowl shaped lakes' I am...you don't NEED anything more than the FL-8...... PERIOD!! The ONLY thing YOU NEED to do is to learn to read your flasher BETTER!! Bells and whistles are GREAT for cop cars and CARNIVAL RIDES, other than that....'bells and whistles' ONLY mean $$$$ to the manufacturer! IF this is your 1st flasher purchase, CONGRATS!! Then again.....,if you 'think you've up-graded'....MY condolences. Take the TIME to learn how to read your electronics!! DON'T expect them to HOOK the fish FOR you!! Phred52

[Esox_Magnum]

My buddies were out, I didn't miss much.

[Esox_Magnum]

My LX-5 shows fish a FL-20 will miss, I doubt an 8 will do any better. In fact I know it won't I used to own one, and 2 FL-18's.

[JeffB]

My LX-5 shows fish a FL-20 will miss, I doubt an 8 will do any better. In fact I know it won't I used to own one, and 2 FL-18's.

I lget a kick out of the bickering over who's flasher is best. I don't know what kind of stealth technology fish you have in your lake but almost any of the flashers will pick up the smallest wax worm you can find. Granted the bottom zoom feature on some models may help you see an eye easier thats hugging the bottom tight. With my hummin bird I can count the individual zoo plankton when they show up, and can even tell when one passes gas.

[JeffB]

By the way congrats on the new flasher I'm sure you'll love it. No offense meant Esox I know everyone loves their own stuff.

[fishinben351]

FLASHERS A FLASHER...

[jwmiller33]

The 20 ain't a bad unit but not even close to what an LX-5 is.

[Ed Carlson]

Bought an FL 20 50th anniversary unit. The stocking hat it came with was super warm though.

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Vexilar we've created a Limited Edition Ultra Pack that comes with every option Vexilar offers plus each unit has a custom made Soft Pack and special unit graphics to highlight the 50th year. The FL-20 is the crown jewel of our sonar line-up and the most advanced three-color flasher in the world, so it seems only fitting to create this Limited Edition, 50th Anniversary Ice Pack Combo that highlights the best that Vexilar has to offer.

Great unit, I added one to my gear this season as well. A very popular package and hard to find now, only 500 were made in the Vexilar 50th Anniversary limited edition series.

I own 4 FL-20's now, 2 0f which are "Cool Blue" Conversions...my new Vexilar FL-20 Ultra Pack 50th Anniversary Edition is also a "Cool Blue" Conversion unit. As far as I know the only one Vexilar made in the 50th AV Edition. She is my "Cool Blue Baby" ...I love it!

A wise long term investment on your part, best unit on the market by far in my experience.

[chris63]

Hey!speak for yourself.I don't love my stuff,I'm going to throw it all overboard when the thaw hits.Just kidding,my favorite flasher to date:small green clearwater classic.(Very light weight and lasted many DAYS on a 7ah battery)That flasher was small compact and lite.The only problem was it started getting moister under the face and it went kaput.Recently,My brother-in-law gave me his fl-8 which both units were purchased around 1986 or so.It all depends on what you want in a flasher.They all do the job pretty well these days.This old fl-8 is still ticking along so until it gives out I will use the (word that sounds like rap) out of it.Good luck!c63

[walter33]

Phred52, You have no idea what you are talking about and I am now dumber for having read your post.

[MarkAlm]

Sounds like buyers remorse, forget it! your nephew and a few friends will enjoy your purchase.

[Esox_Magnum]

could you explain your logic here? i'm not a vex or marcum guy, i'm just curious as to your logic on this theory. i know everybody loves to swear by their own equipment, but the guy above is right, every flasher out there will pick up a tiny little jig with a wax worm. its not like a fl20 ISNT going to show a fish thats on your screen?

17 feet of gin clear water, West Okoboji Iowa, my LX-5 next to my partners FL-20 units 3 feet apart. We can see anything that comes under us and the LX marked fish the 20 would not.

As far as differences the LX is crisper true 3 color, real zoom, far better target seperation, cheaper more features out of the box. Comes with better charging system, soft case and dual beam, plus Super Fine Line than no other company offers.

I swore by Vexilar for years but they are behinde the times in technology. Theres better out there now, I haven't used a HB yet so all I can compare is the Vex and Marcum.