Vexilar FL-8

[nofishfisherman]

I have found a guy willing to part with his Vexilar FL-8 with a homemade box for $100.

I am a rookie when it comes to electronics and was wondering what peoples thoughts are on this deal. Is it a good one. How old is the FL-8 model all i can find info on is the FL-8se.

[Gissert]

I've had one for over a decade, and it is a good unit. It has been surpassed by the FL-18, and the Marcum units are considered by many to be yet a cut above the FL-18.

If you have never fished with a flasher, go for it. The price is reasonable. One downside to the FL-8 is they are hard to read in sunlight.

[FL SNIPER]

I suppose you can't take a picture and post it here? Is it made by Hondex or Vexilar? Hondex made FL8's a long time ago in a galaxy far far away j/k....Vexilar is the most recent to make/sell them. If it is a good running Vexilar from the past 10 years I'd say that's a pretty fair deal as long as you get the box, a battery and charger, and a transducer of some sort. You can always go out and purchase a battery/charger, new box, or new transducer if it doesn't come with those things...but it would be nice for you if it was all set up to begin with...so you can use it right away and decide if you'd like to upgrade the battery or the box or the transducer, etc.

That's my opinion anyways. One thing to consider is that I believe I saw brand new packages for around $250. So you may have to factor that into your decision if it does not come ready to go and you have to purchase additional items to get it set up.

[kslipsinker]

I had a friend sell his old FL8 for $100 and it included a new Ultra Pack case and a new battery. You could do better on the price I think.

[vexilarkid]

Nofisherman,

I agree with "kslipsinker" you might be able to do a little better on the price because you can pick them up brand new for just over $250 at some sporting goods stores or even as low as $150 on hsolist with the ultra-pack and soft case. Offer him $75 and see what he thinks. Also don't be afraid to get it they are an excellent bullet proof unit.

[Animal]

I've been using the FL-8 since 1998 and use it 30 days a year on ice then put it on the boat for another 40 to 50 days with zero problems. I would assume that you will have to get a new battery. That will add about $20 to the price. My offer would be $75 and then go up to the $100 if you have to. Remember that in deal making if you can't afford or don't want to pay the new price you end up empty handed if you don't have some give in your offer.

[prophet]

i think its an ok deal but not great,you will certainly like

using it and wont leave home without it,find an old coffee can 1lb,spray paint flat black,folgers will fit like a glove

to keep sun out during the day,works great for outdoors

[Big Dave2]

I don't know where you guys do your shopping, but I have never seen an FL-8 for under $100 unless it is beat to dump. The old black and white zercoms still fetch about $100 most of the time.

[Surface Tension]

I emailed nofishfisherman on this and thought I'll say here what I said in my email.

The FL8 without the SLT IMO would be a mistake. Your going to want that IR fucntion if your every next to any other flasher.