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Hey Guys I just got Kitchen Clearance to purchase a 2nd flasher for ice fishing. I currently have an fl 18 that I am very happy with. What are your thoughts on the fl 20 versus the marcum products?

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Shorelunch Mentor

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You're opening up one of the most popular debates on this (and any other fishing) HSOforum. I'd recommend getting out with people who have an FL-20 and an LX-5 and see them in action and learn about the benefits of each.

The LX-5 was my choice and is an excellent unit.

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There isn't much difference between the fl18 and the fl20. Mostly cosmetic.

I've got the lx3tc and it works great for every kind of fishing I do. The lx5 is more than I need. You can talk to Gary as I sold him an lx3tc. IMO the Lx5 is the cream of the crop.

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koonie Mentor

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Did I say no difference? No.

Did I say all cosmetic? No.

Did I say it was a piece of dump? No.

Did I say I hate Vex? No.

Do I like Vex? Yes.

Do I like Marcum better? Yes.

Do I know SweepT and know what kind of fishing applications he will be using this for? Yes!

I like the Marcum better. It has more power which gives better target separation. I think the color is better(crisper). It has adjustable zoom to any depth in the water column(think Games Lake crappies T). 12 levels of interference rejection. Automatic digital charging system. Self aligning transducer.

I've fished the fl 18 and the fl 20 as well as both Marcums I mentioned earlier. While I like the Vexilar I love the Marcums.

This is basically a Ford Chevy debate on this site. Nobody actually wins the debate but a lot of people wind up getting pizzzzzzzed.

If you are going to upgrade go check out the Vex fl 20, Marcum LX3 and LX5. You can't go wrong with any of them as they will all help you on the ice.

As for me I love my Marcum LX3.

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If you plan to fish together with both flashers I'd get the 20 because you can get rid of the interference. The marcum will give lots of interference to the 18 from my experience. Both the LX5 and FL20 are great units so you should be happy with either

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BoxMN Grand Master

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FWIW - I got an LX-5 this year, and fish with buddies with FL8 and FL20. While we all saw a bit of interference at times, we all were able to get rid of it, and could fish side by side with no problems.

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I agree with Corey, the 20 is a nice step up from the 18. The night viewing mode is great for weekend excursions in the permanent, and the low power mode is great for shallow weeds. Not to mention the flat screen is 12% larger than the other units, and has double the viewable angle.

As for interference. You should be able to get it all out, no matter what unit you have, or what unit you're fishing next to...

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I have never used the FL-20 but I do own a LX5 and it is a great machine. Yes, you can fish with any together. Here is another post you can look at.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=898755&page=2&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

More reading.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=sponsors&Number=737758&page=8&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=all

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