New lines of Marcum,Vex. or Humminbird

[Whopper Stopper]

I am trying not to buy a new flasher until next winter. When do these companies come out with their new lines? I would hate to for instance buy a Marcum LX5 now just to see a nice flat screen released in the fall or early Winter.

Thanks for any info!

ws

[trapperdirk]

Usually on the shelves in November at latest although the rumour mills will start in the summer .

TD

[TWISTERSOCK]

I really wouldn't worry to much about buying an LX-5 because ice fishing equipment holds good value. So if something new comes out next year you can always sell it on here or craiglist and buy the new one!

[FISHINGURU]

Buy one now, I waited 3-4 years for Vex to come out with a flasher with adjustable zoom. They still haven't came out with anything new since the FL-20. Decided just to get a new LX-5, none of them come out with anything new very often IMO.

[Esox_Magnum]

The new Vex's just offer the same features of any other Vex in a different package. They havent updated any technology in 15 years. Other than zoom theres no difference between a FL-8 and an FL-20 inside.

[hamms-scooter]

The new Vex's just offer the same features of any other Vex in a different package. They havent updated any technology in 15 years. Other than zoom theres no difference between a FL-8 and an FL-20 inside.

When i bought mine i didnt know much about the zoom features and thought the fl-8 was all i would ever need.That is why i went with a vex because they have been proven for years ..Are they the best? Cant say only one i have used but from what i see out there on tv and ads they have some catching up to do...You would think with some pioneers of the sport like dave genz out there using them,he would be on them about making some improvements to their line of flashers. But with that said my flasher helps me put fish on the ice so im happy!

[Whopper Stopper]

Thanks for the tips! I had a four year old lx 3 and put it on the list a month ago, it sold fast. I have been busy so I didn't get out much and when I did it was for tip ups and I just used my lx i for depth. I have been on the fence between the 20 and the 5 but would look at a bird if they made some changes. The flat screen is nice and if Marcum came out with one this fall it would be my choice. If not then at this time I would go with the Vex. Just don't want to buy one and then want another. Thanks again!

WS

WS

[Ed Carlson]

The new Vex's just offer the same features of any other Vex in a different package. They havent updated any technology in 15 years. Other than zoom theres no difference between a FL-8 and an FL-20 inside.

Actually there are a few key differences in the 20's over the Fl-8 internally.

The LP Low Power Mode for one that enhances shallow water performance and open water performance by recalibrating the gain to allow for a wider range of adjustment to clean up unwanted particulate clutter.

The FL-20 and FL-12 also has an enhanced signal processor, an improvement over earlier generations including the FL-18, that allows for even tighter target separation in full view mode, the FL-20 can also utilize this in the 6 and 12 foot zoom modes, this allows for a tighter sonar target ID.

(This is also why I suggest a dual beam upgrade on a FL-12, or a FL-20, it optimizes the capability's of the unit and achieves top performance from that model.)

The Fl-20 now has a built in power level monitor on the front display face to indicate when approaching low power levels and if the power system on the boat is not charging properly, it will alert you of that as well.

[JumpStart73]

I got it now...I'm moving to Iowa and one the way there i am going to buy a Marcum......then i will own the best flasher known to man.......

[Whopper Stopper]

No one in the entire metro seems to have any LX-5s left. At least not the six places I called.

WS