Cyberfish Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 Gemeye complained about not seeing all our jigs good on the vex. I told him he should get a L X 3, then he could Marc um really good. I kill me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain B.R.K Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 I'd like to spark some interest with this one. I totally disagree with you on the Marcum vs. Vex. I was out last weekend and was fishing an angeleye and a small moon glow. The only thing I had to do is change the gain on the vex-18 and had a great time catching huge bulls and crappies. NICE TRY WITH THE MARCUM SELL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfish Posted December 23, 2002 Author Share Posted December 23, 2002 Actually I was just makin' fun of the name, wondering if the pun was intended! I have never seen one in action myself. If I didn't have a fl-8 that worked just fine for the last 8 years, then mabye I would test them out.Best fishesCyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 What do you call a tired, cold, walleye?Sigh, brrrr, fishNow who's cracking up?Happy Holidays Cyb!Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtrap2 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Captain,Where does your experience with the Marcum come in?[This message has been edited by fishtrap2 (edited 12-23-2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain B.R.K Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 Work at the Gander Mountain in Duluth and we had just gotten the Marcum in for the holidays. I never got to test it on the ice, but played with it many times in the store. Needless to say it is exactly like the old colorpoint except that you can zoom I believe with 3 different zoom settings. My 2cents anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfish Posted December 23, 2002 Author Share Posted December 23, 2002 Well Gonzo, at least I am a game fish! Happy Xmas.. Cyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallEYES Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 CAPTAIN BRK I agree totally, I still have the old fl-8 and won't trade it for nothing. I too have been toying around with the Marcums and quite don't know about the differences on the colorpoint, but are the same except the settings on them. The interference factor while fishing around other units seems to be the key? I think it is a take off of the colorpoint units and we all know what happened there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano2 Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 Yep, yep, Yep,this just sold me on the vex. I wanted a vex in the first place, but then started looking at the marcum,glad you brought up that problem "When fishing around others"Seems to me I read in a different thread that someone had this problem with the Marcum already, could be wrong, I'll have to go check it out.But anyway, it doesn't matter anymore,my mind is made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano2 Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 O.K. sorry, it was the colorpoint he was talking about.But I'm still getting the FL-18,sounds like its great for any fishingcircumstance, (deep or shallow)plus open water.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_23 Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 I guess I've never had any problems with my zercom CP. Seems to work fine for me. It graphs fish and my lure. I'm guessing the vexilar does the same or am I missing something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Rick Posted December 24, 2002 we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Share Posted December 24, 2002 I fished the marCum and FL-18 right next to each other. With the IR on both interference wasn't an issue once they warmed up.Don't discount the MarCum LX-3, it has advantages. The FL-18 has advantages too. After one usage, I would give the MarCum the very slight advantage. Of course, the FL-18 user with me now wants the MarCum LX-3, he highly prefers the MarCum LX-3 over the FL-18 now. I'm a long time Vex user. It will take more than one use to convince me. I need to test it in different situations.When we're ready we will give our test reports in another thread. We won't do it in this thread right now. Not enough time for me to do the report justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano2 Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 O.K. looks like I am going to have to wait for that,Or maybe I will flip a coin,, heh, heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Tim Posted December 24, 2002 Share Posted December 24, 2002 Rick - you cant go wrong with either unit. My Fl-18 with the 12 degree ducer will be getting a work out shortly. My LX-3 thus far has been perfect, I.R., the adjustable zoom window, display, charger and softpack are great. Looking forward to reading your testament. Have a Happy Holiday Season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfish Posted December 24, 2002 Author Share Posted December 24, 2002 I just got some Gander Mtn gift cards for xmas yesss! Mabye now I can upgrade flashers. I use my flasher even more in summer than on ice, so i am thinking of going with the fl-18 for the bottom-lock feature, and the brighter display. Isn't the zoom on both units mainly for icefishing? what say ye?merry xmas, and...Set the hook! Cyb ><}}}}("< ><> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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