Which Flasher?

[ameyers41]

Too many choices!!!

My ice fishing experience is limited and I'm not sure how much I'll use the adjustable zoom. That said, I'm debating between spending $300 on a reconditioned LX-3tc or $200 (after rebate) on a new VX-1. Is it worth the extra $100 to step up to an LX-3tc? My other option is to buy the VX-1 when it comes out and use the $100 towards a handheld GPS. If you had your choice, would you go with a LX-3 or a VX-1 PLUS a handheld GPS (yes, I know, the GPS will be more than $100 plus a lake chip)?

[CNY Tim]

Tough call is right... If it's a budget thing get the VX-1 and your GPS and when you have spent some time fishing with the VX-1 and gained some experience you can sell the VX-1 or pass it down and upgrade to a LX-3TC or LX-5. If I didn't already have two MarCums I would jump on that VX-1.

The VX-1 has too many features at a great price, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the VX-1 in the 80' and 160' setting allows you to have a 10' or 20' bottom zoom. That's cool.

Either choice I am sure you will enjoy....

[Northlander]

If you can afford it get the 3 but if you cant the 1 is a great unit at a great price.

[stick]

I chase panfish quite a bit, and have used the adjustable zoom a large % of the time. I'd say it depends on what you're after. If you are fishing a normal bottom hugging fish (walleyes) I'd go the 1, if suspended fish (pans and lakers), I'd go 3. My $0.02.

[ameyers41]

Thanks for your input! Will definitely take all of it into account. Maybe I can find a good deal on everything. Basically, I'm trying to get totally outfitted (electronics first, portable house, power auger), so price point is important. However, I'm the type that will want to upgrade to new toys as soon as possible, so I'm trying to find a happy medium.

Thanks again!

[nitroant]

If your looking for a good deal, wait until the ICe Fishing Show the 1st weekend of December. Good deals at the show. Also, Joe's has there 10% off sale thast weekend too, so stop there and check out the deals too. Now, if you don't live near the Cities, not sure what your options are.

[ameyers41]

Thanks for the tip. I will most likely wait unless I find a great used deal. Like most of you, trying to exhibit some patience waiting for the ice, but I'm finding it very difficult now that the trout season is coming to a close.