Diago Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Hi Guys,I already have an FL-8 and love it. I need a second one for my wife. Should I get her another FL-8 or should I get a FL-12. Is the 12 worth the extra money? I can't imagine the 12 getting better redings than the FL-8. Thanks for the advise! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyVinny05 Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 i thought the exact same thing that it couldnt be that much better but i got a fl 12 this year and love it the display is great but i have heard negative things about using them outside when not in a house due 2 the sun and not being able to see the screen but i dont know i love mine id buy the fl 12 for u and pass her down the fl 8 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake River King Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 I own a FL-12 and love it! It is not just a screen change but also has low power 20' mode witch is nice and it reads up to 200' feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diago Posted December 25, 2006 Author Share Posted December 25, 2006 thanks for the reply so far. What about reading the scale outside? I do 95% of my fishing outside a shelter. Maybe I should get the FL-18 which has a recessed scale to block the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Horn Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 Marcum VX-1. You will save yourself a bunch of dough and have a unit like the 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Hubbard Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I have a fl 20 and i have no problem with sun at all...I am outside half the time jumping holes and the flat screen is awsome it dont collect all the dust, junk in screen like my 8 did. Not only that but, the display is bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaco651 Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I just got a new FL-12 for christmas but haven't got a chance to use it yet. Hopefully I will get out friday or saturday and try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassislife Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'm sticking with the FL-8 because the cone will protect the screen much more then the FL-12 while bouning around in the portable behind the 4-wheeler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappie_ Kid Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 get the mag shield for the 8 and 18 it will protect the screen good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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