H-bird Ice 35 Pos and Cons

[Froggy4371]

I am looking at buying a H-bird Ice 35 this winter. I have a Vex FL-8 and just looking to upgrade a bit. I do not want to turn this into a Vex vs. Marcum debate or which one is better.

I mainly use it for my two trips to Lake of the Woods in winter and just want to know if the power amount with it is an issue or what other people think of them. I do like my vex but would like a zome and I have used a Marcum and didn not like it at all for different reasons.

So any comments from anyone that owns one or has used one or even been with someone who used one would be great.

Thanks,

Froggy

[Chris Haley]

For what you want to use it for; the 35 is perfect. You can even get them if you're in the right store at the right time for under $250.00. I have one and love it. I also have the 55 and love that even more, but for just a couple times a year (unless you have $500 burning a hole)you'll love the 35.

[Chris Haley]

I guess I have to say that the float design sucks!!! I don't even use it. Just the ducer in the hole.

[dmpalm]

I bought the ICE 35 about this time last year. It worked pretty well last year, never had any issues with the power amount and liked the features for the money. However, I did have issues time to time with the unit not turing off without unhooking the battery and at times giving inconsistent readings or not reading at all. I took it out this year and it is not working at all. I have attempted to resolve these issues with Humminbird and have encountered HORRIBLE customer service, which surprises me as I have heard others that have had great experiences with thier customer service. I think it is a great unit for the price when it works, but question thier durability based the experience I have had with mine.

[bigbad401]

I have the ICE-35 that I bought the first year they were out. I previously owned a FL-8. The ICE-35 is so much nicer. The dual beam transducer, the adjustable zoom and the nicer display make it worth the upgrade. I have not had any problems with the unit, it has worked flawlessly since day one.

[Huey]

+1.

Plus they are quieter than a Vex. You'll really like the zoom on LOTW.

The only possible "con" is that with the H-bird, you should adjust the power/gain at each spot for the best possible reading. I never did that as much with my vex.

[Froggy4371]

Thank You so much guys. You just sealed the deal and I will be getting one. Going to keep the Fl-8 for a while or maybe I can get my buddy to buy it. Will have to see.

Again thanks. This is the reason I love this site!!

Froggy