S-cable(fl-8)on ice

[Jig stick]

Has anyone used theres on the ice in shallow water? and how did it work for you?I would like to know if it would work thru the ice.

[Uncle Grump]

Jig Stick

I've got a S-cable on my Vex - did it at the recommendation of Vexilar tech support.
They told me that water LT 40' deep is (to
them) shallow. The Vex simply puts out "to much" power for "shallow" water (their words).

I got to say it made a world of differance
on the Vex - I just leave it on all the
time now. Getting good signals on my lure,
the fish and bottom signals. Most the water
I fish is 30' or less.

As far as shooting thru the ice w/ the S cable - I've done it to check the depth of spots, but wasn't really looking for fish when doing it.

UG

[Jig stick]

Uncle Grumpy, What your telling me is that if Im fishing in 17 to 20 feet of water on the ice I'll get a better reading correct?

[HOGEYE]

I have a Vex. Maybe a silly question, but what is an S cable?

[Uncle Grump]

Jig Stick:

The problem I had w/ my Vex (a FL8 SLT)was that I couldn't turn down the "gain/squelch" far enough in order to get my bait/lure to show up as a green blip - EVERYTHING I was seeing was showing up as red. Didn't matter if it was a Swedish Pimple and a minnow, or an ice jig w/ a waxie - it was red.

Hence my call (actually email) to Vexilar tech support. After the S-cable - no more problems of that nature. The S-cable is "sheilded" or some such so that it cuts down the amount of power going to the transducer. I was skeptical at first, but seeing is believing. Its been on my Vex now for 2 years.

Now regarding fishing in 17ft of water on the ice, can you tell me how you don't get cold standing in all that water on top of the ice?

Hogeye:

A S-cable (stands for "Suppression") is a cable that Vexilar developed to suppress
some of the power the Vex is putting out. Its used for shallow water.

At the risk of raising the wrath of Rick or one of the other FM moderators, look here:
http://www.sona-graf.com/help/tips/tip012.html (This is a Vexilar web page which provides good detail on the S cable and what it does.)

UG

[Jig stick]

Uncle Grumpy, I read your sona graf by vex. Makes real sence.Thank you much! THINK ICE!! ><sUMo> ------><>

[This message has been edited by Jig stick (edited 10-04-2002).]

[eyeballs]

Two years age I was on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis and all the crappies were holding in six to eight feet of water in the left over milfoil. You had to drop it through the milfiol and jig at the bottom to catch the little boogers. Until I used an S-cable the vexilar was completely worthless trying to see through the weeds. It vioded out the weeds and left the fish (GOOD DEAL!).

[Raven]

The FL-18 has a low power switch that works great. Regardless of the depth, you can flip to high or low for the best reading. Really like it.

[eyeballs]

Has anyonr heard if they got all the bugs out of those FL-18's?

[Guest]

No more bugs, the FL-18's are a fantastic unit. Buy one if you can but I still would not recommend getting rid of your Fl-8 just to get an Fl-18.

[Guest]

Do you think that there are old units of the FL-18 in stock at stores that will still have bugs in them? How can you tell if it is new stock?

Thanks.

[Jig stick]

I herd that they can tell by serial # It should be safe to buy one now.Not me though I'll stick with the fl-8 this is my first choice, and I'm not gonna keep up dateting .The fl-8 is supeior to all others in my book! no need for the 18.As a matter of fact I bought a nother this summer for a spair.Bet most of the 18 holders cant say that, to much$$$$$$$

[Raven]

There are seveal FL-8's for sale and it is great that there are folks around like Jig Stick to buy up these units. That way the guy can get a little money out of his ole unit and upgrade to the FL-18. (And Jig Stick - the FL-18 is a whole different ballgame compared to the FL-8 and until you have used both, I would recommend you reserve your judgement)

[Jig stick]

Raven,No I'm not gonna do it.And these units I bought new from the factory not used.I just like the fl-8 still works great no need to up date.Dont need all the bells and whistles.JUST MY CHOICE! No regrets.