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Vexilar FL-20 or Hummingbird Ice 55?

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bcollins Newbie

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I am going to be buying a new flasher here in the next week but cant decide on whether to get a vexilar fl-20 tri beam or a hummingbird ice 55 i know they both have there pros and cons but i am just curious to know everyones opinion as to why they would chose one over the other thanks.

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bigbad401 Rising Star

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For me is because it is not a Vexilar. I like to be a little different and not have the same as everyone else. That is why I own an AMC Javelin. To be different. But it is personal preference. Go to the store a decide what you like best because either that you buy will do the trick.

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fisherman-andy Mentor

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If you gonna drop that kind of dough, may as well look and compare a 3 top models from each company. Vex FL20, Marcum LX5, HB ICE55.

Its going to depend on your preference. For me its was the super fine line of the Marcum. I will switch back and forth between my ICE55 and Marcum. But when I am on top a school of fish or trying to locate them I will put away the bird and turn on the fine line feature of my Marcum. Im not a blob person.

But as anyone will say they anyone of the units will help you catch fish.

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bk_MN_iceman Enthusiast

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Just got my Humminbird ICE 55 a couple weeks ago. So far, I love it. I haven't played with all of the settings yet but so far i've been able to zoom in on the fish near my bait. It's been great. I've never used the Vex FL20 but really enjoy the quietness of the humminbird so far!

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Drewski Proficient

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I've used both, and there was nothing the 55 had that would make me want to switch. When I had my FL-20 (I now have a fl-22), you get some great features: 6 and 12' bottom zoom, low power mode (which I use more times than I can count), and the night mode which is great for not only night fishing but also overcast days.

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Ed Carlson Grand Master

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Drewski...try this once with your new Vexilar FL-22HD..set 3 split shots 1/2" apart on your FL-22HD.

And tell me at what gain and mode you can read them clearly and specifically. (Test all 3 ducer beams too)

My bet is set at 10% to 20% gain and in both full and zoom modes you will easily see them clearly separated at 1/2"...give it a test once.

Then move them even closer, and try it again in 8 degree beam mode.

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harvey lee Grand Master

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I have both the LX5 and a Ice55. I find that I probably use my ice55 more than the LX5. I have not used the 20 or Vex 22 so I cannot speak about them at all.

I am sure the Vexilar units will also catch you fish.

They all have their benefits and will all get the job done.

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kitchy Collaborator

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I love these conversations on electronics. I too am of the opinion that all will help you catch fish. I have a FL-18 and a 55. Can catch fish with either. I fish with a group of guys that have everything from FL-8s to LX-5s and I have my 55. The guy that ALWAYS outfishes has the FL-8. Just goes to show you that electronics are great but it takes more than that to land fish. Buy a flasher you can afford and like and learn how to use it. Presentation and technique are far more important than what flasher you have.

Interesting note on the 55..used it for the first time last week. Actually got interference from nearby auger noise. Screen lit up like a christmas tree. Anybody else ever see this with the 55 or any other flasheer? I guess the frquency was just right to cause interference. Never had that happen before.

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I have the Bird 55 as well. Was using it yesterday and a snowmobile pulled up and I had some interference until they left. I went from an old Fl-8 to the 55 so far I love it. I'm starting to be able to tell the differance in the size of the fish with it. Small saugers can still sneak in on the bottom without me seeing them though.

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