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Marcum Flashers

hamms-scooter

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BoxMN Grand Master

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But it does not blend like Vexilar. I use LX5, and like it. My bro was using a FL20 and he likes the "blending" of the vex. Different strokes for different folks smile but to answer your questions, Marcums don't blend the colors like Vex.

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box had a very good description. The one thing I will say about the Marcum as well is the pure crispness of the colors is second to none. No mistaking, it's pure. Easy to read and sharp. That is one of my largest kudos about using Marcum.

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Twins 57 Fan Community Regular

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I have owned Vexilars and a Marcum. Becuase I had used Vexilars for so many years, when I tried to make the switch to the LX3-tc I had a very difficult time training my brain that the colors are different.

I sold that unit shortly after and got the Vexilar fl-22hd. If you are used to a vexilar, learn from my mistake and borrow one before you pull the trigger.

Maybe my brain is underdeveloped grin but I couldn't get used to it.

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BoxMN Grand Master

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I agree 100% Twins Fan! They are quite different. I have been using Marcum so long that when I look at Vex I just feel that it looks so fuzzy smile My bro is the opposite. Nice to have choices! But yeah, testing on ice is the best way, if possible, though they all work great and better than not having one! I "WON'T" fish without a flasher anymore, if I have to it is all tip ups wink

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I used to have an LX3 and my brother had an LX3tc. My transducer was shot in two years time, my brothers only took one year. I really don't think the transducers on those units were built to take the punishment of all that power. I am now going on year 5 of my FL18 and haven't had one hiccup since purchasing it. I don't mean to bash Marcum but just wanted to share my experience.

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I used to have an LX3 and my brother had an LX3tc. My transducer was shot in two years time, my brothers only took one year. I really don't think the transducers on those units were built to take the punishment of all that power. I am now going on year 5 of my FL18 and haven't had one hiccup since purchasing it. I don't mean to bash Marcum but just wanted to share my experience.

Thats a strange one... im still running the same ducers on two 6 year old lx-3's...

Oh well cool

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Jimmy from Cottage Grove Community Regular

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I have had my lx-5 for about five years now, never had a problem with the transducer, and I fish hard. I too can't stand looking at the vexilar screens they look fuzzy. I would buy a vexilar if they came out with a product that was better then the marcum, but as of right now they don't have anything that compares to an lx-5.

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Only thing I would want the vex to clean up is the fat lines. Not a deal breaker for me though. If i'm fishing suspended crappie I don't need sfl or adjustable zoom those features would shine more for the bottom hugging fish. That said I am starting to get head aches from starring at blobby lines. Would love to try the fl-22 and see how that unit is.

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To me the "blobby lines" is what I like. It is like a fade in or out as a fish gets closer or farther. both great companies and that is why they are both successful. It is all preference and you will be happy with either. Very similar to a ford vs chevy debate.

You have a different way of seeing things. Fish to what works for you!

I think the blobby lines are defunct when on a school of fish. This is where the visual issue lies with the Vex for me. When on a school of swarming fish now appears to what looks like overlapping blobs. Sure its a fish. But how many?

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I used to have an LX3 and my brother had an LX3tc. My transducer was shot in two years time, my brothers only took one year. I really don't think the transducers on those units were built to take the punishment of all that power. I am now going on year 5 of my FL18 and haven't had one hiccup since purchasing it. I don't mean to bash Marcum but just wanted to share my experience.

I had a customer pull a brand new FL20 out of the box...had to turn the ice ducer up to 8 to read in 20 fow...put a older ducer on it and it read fine....point is both companies have issues....the ducer is a shaved piece of ceramic and if it is not the correct tolerance ...it'll have issues.

Both are solid companies...I like the fine lines and that I can pick my target..with my vex they all mixed together...couldn't see walleyes pinned to the bottom with my Vex either with the 3" of seperation...now I can see them with my LX3 and I also enjoy the moveable zoom that the Vex did not have.

When I'm fishing I fish hard...all day...my battery is just finealthough my Vex was easier on batteries. I also enjoy having a cleaner screen without so much interference.

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I used to have an LX3 and my brother had an LX3tc. My transducer was shot in two years time, my brothers only took one year. I really don't think the transducers on those units were built to take the punishment of all that power. I am now going on year 5 of my FL18 and haven't had one hiccup since purchasing it. I don't mean to bash Marcum but just wanted to share my experience.

You should have contacted Marcum with that problem. I guarantee they would have sent each of you a free replacement transducer, no questions.

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With the FL-22hd having 1/4 inch seperation, it is not difficult to tell how many fish. Unless of course they are doing something innapropriate blush

Twins fan, just to clarify vexilars have 2.65" of seperation and 1/4 or 1/2" target id meaning they can id a target thats more dense than water if its 1/4 or 1/2" depending on model, but the seperation is the worst of the three but there all fairly close.

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