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Vex FL-18

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I have been fishing with my old trusty FL-8 for at least 15+ years now, but now that I'm retired and have more time to fish, I have an opportunity to purchase an FL-18 for $309.00 thru a discount my wife can get. Would you jump on that deal or should I get a newer model? From what I have read, it's seems like a good unit. I mainly fish for crappies, and walleye. It's the Vex FL-18 Genz pack

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23 minutes ago, Scott O. said:

For that price, yes jump on the deal!  Unless you feel like stepping up the FLX-28 for $640, I'd stick to the 18 any day!

Plus + 1 if it's a new unit that's a good price. I love the zoom on my unit.

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If the 18 is the only option, it would be an awesome upgrade to the 8.  The zoom features are awesome.  But if you can get a good discount on a 20 or 28, I'd recommend one of those.  The screens are much easier to read.  I have a 20 and I don't foresee needing anything for a long, long time!

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1 hour ago, bigwalleye30 said:

If the 18 is the only option, it would be an awesome upgrade to the 8.  The zoom features are awesome.  But if you can get a good discount on a 20 or 28, I'd recommend one of those.  The screens are much easier to read.  I have a 20 and I don't foresee needing anything for a long, long time!

I'm with you on the flat screen. I have an 18 and a 20 and I don't use the 18 just because I cant stand looking down the cone anymore. It is a great unit though and if you haven't become used to a flat screen and don't mind the cone go for it.

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13 hours ago, leech~~ said:

Plus + 1 if it's a new unit that's a good price. I love the zoom on my unit.

That's a decent price on a used unit, when they retail for what, $450?

15 minutes ago, fishersofmen said:

I'm with you on the flat screen. I have an 18 and a 20 and I don't use the 18 just because I cant stand looking down the cone anymore. It is a great unit though and if you haven't become used to a flat screen and don't mind the cone go for it.

I never had a problem with the cone and small screen until I bought my humminbird, now that thing looks tiny.

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They were at Scheels a week or two ago for not much over that $309 price. Basic unit but I was surprised at the price especially at Boutique Scheels. Highest priced store on earth usually, right up there with Cabella's.

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