If you had to choose one or the other?

[slick814]

Vex or Aqua-vu?

I can get one or the other within the week...leaning Vex, but which would you choose and why?

[The Grebe]

In my opinion, Vex, hands down! No comparision. I have an Aqua View that sits, but I would'nt be caught without my Vex in the winter.

The Aqua View requires two hands and since we only have two hands, that does'nt leave any for fishing. It's cool seeing the fish, but you can see them with the Vex to...just a little different in shape and color.

It has it's place and time, but for the most part, for my type of mobil fishing, the Vex is all I need.

[icehousebob]

There are times and places that the Aquaview won't work well.( night time, murky water, deep holes, etc.) I,ve never found a place that my FL18 won't work for ice fishing.

[Wables]

+3!!!!!

I won't be caught on the ice without my Vex. I didn't even turn on my Aqua View this morning.

[MinnesotaMuskie]

Vex...without a doubt.

I "want" a camera...but I "need" a vex.

[slick814]

Sounds like a complete majority here.

I was leaning more Vex, so you guys have pretty much nailed it for me. Thanks for the replies.

Now.. has anyone seen or used the Lowrance version of the Vex? I was looking online, and for about $100 more than an FL-18, this thing has got GPS, flasher, and more standard sonar. Also can be used from the boat on the soft water. I'm thinking with the extra tools it might be the way to go, but wonder about and LCD screen in the winter?

[kslipsinker]

Can't fish without a Vex. Camera is a toy that is fun to play with.

[Mr. Pike1]

Should be no discussion on this one. If you can only have one get the Vex.

[MRWALLEYE2005]

The Lowrance one is good too. It has a flasher like the vex and shows your bait go down. You just have to buy both transducers for it for summer and winter. Either one there both good choices.

[gman2002]

if i had to chose hmmmm lets see, well 0f course an lx3

[MedicineMan]

Hey Slick, I have the Lowrance X-67 Ice Machine and I aboslutly LOVE it! If you're not good with electronics or if you want some really simple to operate, this isn't the machine for you. This thing has multiple options for everything, it's a nerds dream! You can go to Lowrances HSOforum and download a fully operational demo of the X-67.

http://www.lowrance.com/software/PCSoftware/Install/X67C/X67C_demo.asp

[Ryan Berger]

Definatly a vexilar,, or a Marcum LX3

[Big Dave2]

Vex now, camera later.

[dsludge]

Vexilar. I watch more TV than fish on the screen. I use the FL-8 year-round. Don't leave home without it. Great service available over in Bloomington too.

dsludge

[deckhand]

I have a zercom color point. It is a few years old but works fine i would not fish without. Anyone else still have one? I heard that marcum bought zercom, is this what happened.

Do the new units have any option that my unit doesn't?

[Captain B.R.K]

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Sounds like a complete majority here.

I was leaning more Vex, so you guys have pretty much nailed it for me. Thanks for the replies.

Now.. has anyone seen or used the Lowrance version of the Vex? I was looking online, and for about $100 more than an FL-18, this thing has got GPS, flasher, and more standard sonar. Also can be used from the boat on the soft water. I'm thinking with the extra tools it might be the way to go, but wonder about and LCD screen in the winter?

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LCD screen on the lowarance unit shouldn't give you problems. As long as you keep it in your truck when you are traveling. The X-67 is a nice unit.

BUT if you have a GPS unit already, no need to have another one built into a fishfinder. Just my 2-cents.

I have the FL-18 and love the unit. I enjoy the zoom feature anytime I'm fishing towards the bottom 6 ft. of the water column.

Some day I just might own an LX-3!

[MedicineMan]

The X-67 isn't a true LCD. It's screen is TFT screen which is different from a regular LCD screen. The TFT screen can with stand much much colder temps than a regular LCD screen can. The X-67 is rated to work down to -30 degrees. I've left my X-67 outside my house when its -10 and when I turn it on it doesn't skip a beat!

[Philo]

Absolutely no question about it - get the flasher. I like the FL-18, but I have heard good things about the LX-3 as well. Get the camera later.

[slick814]

Medman & BRK -

Thanks for the replies on the Lowrance system...

I'm going to get the X-67. Since I don't have a GPS or flasher and it can be a summer unit too, so even at the higher price, I can't see passing it up.

As far as the "nerd's dream" thing, Medman... Let's put it this way. I make my living with avionics equipment like instruments, autopilot, fuel flow & engine monitoring systems... in other words, The more features, the more to play with!!!

Glad to see that someone else has had good luck with it, too.

Thanks again for all the replies, guys. Things like this are what has made FM a great place to be.

[MedicineMan]

Hey Slick, if you buy your Ice Machine through Thorne Bros. they'll throw in a skimmer transducer for free! That will save you about $60.

[slick814]

Went to Thorne's this afternoon & picked up the M68 Ice Machine... GPS... Sonar forever... flasher... they threw in a summer 'ducer, and I also snagged a few ratsos, shrimpos, & a new G-Loomis hat.

Funny thing is, since I took the fiancee ring shopping before we went to the fishin' store, she didn'

t complain one bit when I dropped $500 +...

I can't wait to get this thing out on the ice!!!!!!!!!

[1lkstage]

sounds like you had a great day!!! LOL

[slick814]

Really good day, to say the least...

Now I just gotta get through the manual some, get a handle on the features this thing's got. Like Medman said, it's a Technology nut's dream...

Think I'll be headin' to the Med Sea at least once this week. Gotta try it before the Forest Lake contest.

[Ole #1]

The vex is much easier to use to find depth and fish quickly. The aqua vu is no good in dirty or dark water. Start with a vex, then get the aqua view when you can.

[PERCHJR]

I have both, but I would get the Vex first, and then the Camera next!!! The Vex makes fishing alot easier and more productive, and the Camera is fun but kindof cheating also!!!

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD FISHING!!!