Vexilar Transducers

[RJ]

I wanted a 19 degree ice-ducer for my FL-18. Shallow water fisherman, generally. I read, I believe here, that all Vexilar transducers are interchangable between FL-8 and my FL-18. I bought the first 19 degree model I found. It was labeled for the FL-8, but I thought that wouldn't matter.

In a magazine I pick up last weekend, Reed's have a flyer that talks about a different model for each. They have Model TB0050 for the FL-8 (the one I bought), and a Model TB 0080 for the FL-18.

I haven't used the new one yet, not much ice over here in Michigan. Going north in search of ice. Will my new transducer work? Will it work as well?

[RJ]

OK, I go to Vexilar's web-page and found part of my answer. The FL-18 model is the 12 degree ice-ducer. I allready have one of them. Believe Reed's add is wrong. It lists both as 19 degree models.

Anyone else using the 19 degree for the FL-18? How's it work? I generally am in less than 15 feet of water. I drill two holes, and put the ducer in one of them. I can't see the jig in the second hole, even though it's only about three feet away. Think I'll like the 19.

[Raven]

I opted for the dual 9/19 degree transducer when I bought my FL-18. It has a switch that you can flip - makes it really easy. I like it very much. I use the one that shows best for where I am fishing. The unit would have come with the 12, but was given the chance to go with the dual for about 20 bucks more -at Reeds in Walker.

[Guest]

I also bought the dual beam transducer and have used it in red lake and just got back from fort peck and was very satisfied with it. the auto zoom worked excellent in 60' of water even though the fish weren't biting we brought home a few northerns. the dual beam I feel like Raven it is worth the extra $20.

[RJ]

Couldn't find the dual beam when shopping. I bought with the 12. I plan to have both with me, most of the time. While seldom, I do fish trout in deeper water, and think the 12 degree will do the job. I really wanted the 19 for bluegill/crappie in 15' or less water. Think I'll be fine. Cost me quite a bit more than $20 extra though. The 19 degree rascal was over $70 at Jay's in Gaylord, MI

Good fishing to all, hope the ice lasts. We are expecting thunderstorms and fifty degrees in Mid-Michigan today.