Vexilar Fl-8

[MRWALLEYE2005]

Is there a way to use the Vexilar Fl-8 for summer fishing? Ive seen them on tv use it on Linders Edge show, do I have to get a different transducer? Can it be switched for summer and ice fishing use?

[Captain B.R.K]

Actually I took my FL-18 and mounted it on my boat for summer fishing. There is a kit that you buy at your local VEXLAR dealar to make you have a set-up for your boat.

Actually there is 2 kits, transom or bow mount kit.

I went with the bow mount kit and is real slick!

I ended up picking up a Johnny ( I think that is what they are called) quick release bracket so I can take it on/off when I want.

Tight lines.

[BDR]

Yep I use the skimmer transducer on the transom and have my Vex mounted on the dash. I use that when I am cruising high speed and anchored.

[early007]

I think all you need is transducer mounted on your boat and a bracket mount for the Vexilar. You can set it all up for less than $100. They work great mounted on the boat, best flasher units on the market.

Jason Erlandson

[Mr.Seaguar]

Call me a hillbilly, but I just throw the iceducer over the side and fishaway. This is just for verical fishing tho. I dont use it trolling with the iceducer.

[pikehunter]

I definitely won't call you a hillbilly. I fish from a canoe and just set the iceducer on the floor. It reads right through!

[EBass]

I have my FL-18 on my jon boat. I got a high speed ducer kit for $60 on my transom. Then I got a GPS RAM mount that I use for my vex for about $15. So far so good. I love my vex!

[I'llTakeWhatiCanGet]

I currently use the ice ducer over the side of the canoe also, but it doesn't give a good reading when you are moving along. They make a puck type transducer with a suction cup to stick to your boat that works real nice, i had one, but i lost it. I guess it just depends on what you want the vex to do for you.

Tight lines

porter

[united jigsticker]

Hey, depending on the flatness of your canoe floor, you might want to try putting a bit of water on the bottom of the canoe, and setting the ducer in the puddle.

You may be surprsied at how well it works!