flashers

[Guest]

Can anyone share their experience with the Vexilar FL-18? I just sold my Zercom Clearwater Classic, and am looking to get a Vex. The Zercom worked okay, but never was really good at picking up a tiny teardrop in water much deeper than 12'. I normally don't ice fish in water deeper than 50', and more often in 20 - 35'. I need to order one ASAP as the temp finally broke here in SW Michigan and ice will be forming quickly (with any luck). I don't want to be fishing blind, but want to know if the extra $90 for the FL-18 is worthwhile or would be better spent on barley sodas. Tight lines and flyin' flags!

[This message has been edited by farginicehole (edited 12-28-2001).]

[Mankato-Ice-Man]

I am going through the same exact thing right now.
I had the chance to by a used FL8 for $190.00 or wait a few weeks and get an FL18 at Reeds or Cabelas.

From what I have read and such, I am thinking the 18 will work great for the water depth that you are talking about. Its seems that the 18 is plenty versitle to that water depth.
I fish in about 20 feet or so myself, and I am going with the 18.
Not sure if that helps you or not, just my .02.
Jeremy

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