Marcum LX-3 Transducer

[AlexHeihn]

Hey There~

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with their Marcum ducers not picking up jigs unless the gain is turned way up... I have heard that their was a mildly defective batch of them... Note, the jigs are good sized and should be showing up easily.

Thanks~

[Deitz Dittrich]

Alex- Your best bet is to call customer service. Marcum has been wonderfull aboout taking care of thier customers!.. Give them a call!

[Dave]

Using the search feature revealed another thread pertaining to your question. Here it is.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=514608&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

[AlexHeihn]

Thanks! I went to their HSOforum (which has changed recently :-)) and sent them an email. Hope to hear back soon.

[Chris Haley]

You will!! They have the BEST customer service. A new transducer IS what the doctor orders and I'm sure they will respond that one will be on it's way!!!

[bankdick]

Both my brother and I bought Marcum LX 3's last winter. Both have had problems with it picking up the bait...other users are on 2 - 2 1/2 while we were on 7 or higher and even then it wouldnt pick it up. They sent us each a new transducer..now they work.

I am not an electronics guru, but my buddy is pretty darn sharp. While the high watt output is one of their selling points, it may also be harder on on the transducer. Personally, I think the incidence of this is higher than they would like, but whatever the case...if you have problems they were really good about the service.

[AlexHeihn]

Just got a call from Marcum Customer Service and they are taking care of it.

[brian6715]

Should I be worried if I have to have my LX-1 set at 3-4?

[CNY Tim]

When fishing 40' or less I am rarely over 2 on my gain.

[AlexHeihn]

Yesterday I was fishing 80' and had it cranked to the max to pick up a 1/4 glider head and 4 inch tube all the way through the water column. I'll try again with the same rig after I swap ducers.

[AlexHeihn]

Got a new ducer 2 days after Marcum Customer Service's prompt reply to my email. Hooked it up and it seems to have made a world of difference. Much more accurate and sensitive. Cool! Thanks!!

[Northlander]

I had a ducer go bad on me. I called Marcum and had a new ducer at my door in 3 days. Everything is a Ok now.