793bob Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 just would like to know which transducer would better a 12 or a 19 the deepest i fish is 20 to 25 feet of water.thinking of buying a fl18 soon.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslipsinker Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 The Pro Pack comes with a 12 degree. It is a good all around cone angle. I have had mine for three years and it sure is the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskiesplayer15 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 buy the upgrade for the fl 18 and you can switch cone angles, what fish are you targeting, if your trying to locate you want to cover as much water as possible through each hole, so the wider cone is better, but it also takes more juice, decreaing battery time, Spend the extra 30 bucks and get the switch. Thats what I did.Best FishesChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Riola Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Consider the LX3 or LX1. You don't need multiple cone angles or suppression cables with these units. The Marcums have a 20 degree cone angle giving you a bigger view of the water column and they work effectively in deep or shallow water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HideHunter Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Had the exact same question so I emailed Vex:"You should be pleased with the 12 degree. The only thing you'd gain by going to a 19 is a bit of distance when going for suspended fish. My experience has shown that when there's a lot of fish around, the smaller beam is nice because it's cleaner, only showing the fish that are close to you. However, if the fish are few and far between, the wider cone will pick out a fish where the narrower cone will show a blank screen.Let me know if you have further questions.Thanks,"Hope this helps,, g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augernaut Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 My response to this question is always this: get the narrowest cone angle you can get away with. It shows you a more accurate picture of the bottom. A 12 degree shows you much more accurately exactly what the depth is below you - especially on a sharp break - much better than a 19 degree or the 20 degree of the Marcum. It is a much cleaner picture overall. It's a balancing act between having a useable amount of cone angle and having too much. For most people in most conditions, a 12 degree is a good compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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