Vex tri beam/ pro ?

[Ridgerunnr]

Thinking about upgrading the transducer on my FL18..anyone using the pro beam or tri beam? Looking for suggestions...

[BartmanMN]

Do you have the 12 deg on there now? I have a tri beam, but have thought about going to the Proview. My tri has worked fine, but I have heard good things about the proview.

[Ridgerunnr]

The unit has a 12 on it now.. I've only used it one year but loved it..changed my outlook on ice fishing!

[NAMASafetyDirector]

I had the dual beam (9or19) on mine and it worked really well. I left it on the narrow cone most of the time but in shallow water the ability to switch to the wide beam was nice. Straight 12 is a pretty good compromise between the two though. If your satisfied with the way your unit works now I would save the money and treat yourself to a new Thorne Bros rod and Shimano reel!

[fishwater]

I've heard some folks are happy with the tri-beam. I never used one that I thought was worth much, everyone I've talked with in person has a similar opinion. They all were noise prone and erratic. Vexilar isn't even offering their new fl28 with anything but the 9 degree.

I ran an fl22 with 9 degree last year and it rocked. Offered way better gain control compared to the tribeam. I'd keep your 12 degree, the 9 isn't magical.

[LakeDocktor]

I've heard some folks are happy with the tri-beam. I never used one that I thought was worth much, everyone I've talked with in person has a similar opinion. They all were noise prone and erratic. Vexilar isn't even offering their new fl28 with anything but the 9 degree.

I ran an fl22 with 9 degree last year and it rocked. Offered way better gain control compared to the tribeam. I'd keep your 12 degree, the 9 isn't magical.

All FLX-28s come with the Pro View. Having used both and liked both, I run Pro Views on my units now. The ability for me to fine tune my cone angle was the major reason for the switch.

http://vexilar.com/info/vexilar-tech-tip-pro-view-vs-tri-beam-ice-ducer/

[Farley]

I have the tri beam on an fL-8. only reason I have it though was because old xducer was shot so I was buying a new one anyway. I wouldnt say its head and tails better or anything but nice option to have if you need a new ducer I suppose.

[cbrunick57]

+1 for the Pro-View!

[LoveDemNortherns]

I have the tri beam and personally think its garbage....mine only seems to work decent if I keep it on the 20 degree setting. I plan on switching to the pro view very soon.

[BartmanMN]

I have tri beam and hooked up my buddies 12 deg my last outing and it showed better detail. I now have a Proview on order.