Flasher showdown

[eagle_3464]

Maybe I am missing it somewhere, but did the flasher showdown on MilleLacs take place as planned? If it did, what models were represented and how did they compare?

[c0untryf1sh3r]

Nope, cancelled due to lack of participation and sponsor representation. leech~~ posted something about it in the Mille Lacs forum.

[low277]

To bad, it would have been interesting to see the results.

[MNice]

Well that's good, that way the fighting can continue on what is better!!

[leech~~]

Well that's good, that way the fighting can continue on what is better!!

Lol, yep there are about three different ones going on right now! Guy's would rather battle it out I think! I think it would be great to do a Shoot-out on all equipment Flashers, Augers, rods, etc,etc at some point.

[Faster]

I really loved the idea of the shootout but I think you would get a better response if there was a test plan of some sort to cover all the bases and plan it out a little further. The shootout was planned only days ahead and didn't give much detail as to exactly how the tests were going to performed.

We would need to determine what metrics to use to truly measure the performance. Another problem with going out on the lake is using fish is that it would be hard to repeat. Meaning that during the testing of "x" flasher, you picked up 5 fish but 3 of them move out when you go to test "y" flasher. I think it would have to be simulated to make the test repeatable. I would also like to see how the flashers perform ground separation using different terrain (ie.rocky, sandy...) Anyway, just a thought of mine. I do testing for a living so its my job to scrutinise a test plan. I hope the idea is picked up again. If so, I would volunteer to help out.

[leech~~]

I really loved the idea of the shootout but I think you would get a better response if there was a test plan of some sort to cover all the bases and plan it out a little further. The shootout was planned only days ahead and didn't give much detail as to exactly how the tests were going to performed.

We would need to determine what metrics to use to truly measure the performance. Another problem with going out on the lake is using fish is that it would be hard to repeat. Meaning that during the testing of "x" flasher, you picked up 5 fish but 3 of them move out when you go to test "y" flasher. I think it would have to be simulated to make the test repeatable. I would also like to see how the flashers perform ground separation using different terrain (ie.rocky, sandy...) Anyway, just a thought of mine. I do testing for a living so its my job to scrutinise a test plan. I hope the idea is picked up again. If so, I would volunteer to help out.

Dude, I post the Flasher Shoot-out in three differenet threads for over a month so I think there was enough time for people to join in. I did have some criteria setup and solicited suggestions from others several times throughout the posts. I built a fixture that had a measuerement scale on it for testing bottom separation and target ID. I bugged Paul at Appledorms ever week on ice conditions! So, I don't think that I had a lack of effort!

[amateurfishing]

unfortunately most ppl that were intersted already had other commitments that weekend or in-between commitments. nothing to do with lack of effort or thought, just unfortunate timing.

[EMAGDNIM]

Lol it ended up being really cold too. I still ended up up there only catching one jumbo and a eye fry in 10 hours. Think i should go with someone who knows the lake next time

[Faster]

So, I don't think that I had a lack of effort!

Forgive me for not seeing the earlier post about it. I'm new to the forum and only saw the post from just days before the event. I only went off the details from that post. I'm very supportive of your idea and I hope it happens some day.

[TruthWalleyes]

Thats too bad it was canceled. I was looking through the threads earlier today to find the results...hoping that after the flasher debate was solved that we could move onto ford/chevy Then lowrance/humminbird

I had prior commitments to catfish that weekend, but would commit if the date picked worked in my schedule. Not ecstatic about driving 3hrs to mille lacs though, especially for a one day deal. Marcum LX-1, probably a given its not better than the latest But thats what i have to offer.

[leech~~]

Forgive me for not seeing the earlier post about it. I'm new to the forum and only saw the post from just days before the event. I only went off the details from that post. I'm very supportive of your idea and I hope it happens some day.

No problem Faster. I'm pretty bull headed and may try it again sometime!

If you do as you stated "I do testing for a living so its my job to scrutinise a test plan" I may need your help next time for some good testing process help!

[Faster]

Deal! I'd be glad to help out.

[PurpleFloyd]

Thats too bad it was canceled. I was looking through the threads earlier today to find the results...hoping that after the flasher debate was solved that we could move onto ford/chevy Then lowrance/humminbird

I had prior commitments to catfish that weekend, but would commit if the date picked worked in my schedule. Not ecstatic about driving 3hrs to mille lacs though, especially for a one day deal. Marcum LX-1, probably a given its not better than the latest But thats what i have to offer.

We could have one on Madison or Washington if you want.

I could have the x67c, Showdown 5.6 and vex covered.