walleyes...FL-8 Vs. FL-18

[CALVINIST]

When ice fishing for walleyes, does using an FL-18 Vs. an FL-8 translate into pulling more fish through the hole?

[Deitz Dittrich]

In my opinion--- an FL-18 would help you out. The FL-18 has a zoom feature that will zoom in on the bottom 6 feet of the water. This is usually where the walleye roam... When in zoom mode you have a smaller target seperation. This will help you when times are tough and the fish are very light hitters.

Just my opinion. I have an FL-18 and the bottom zoom feature is nice.. I do however use my LX-5 much more of the time.

[hanson]

Yes.

The bottom lock zoom on the FL-18 and the adjustable zoom on the Marcum LX-3 & LX-5 are both very helpful in putting walleyes on the ice.

If you fish deeper than, lets say eight feet, you will want the zoom.

It really helps detect them bottom hugging walleyes.

[IceHawk]

I have both and yes the bottom zoom on the 18 will definately help and is a awesome feature but I have iced quite a few eyes with my 8 also. I always tell friends that are debateing of switching from the 8 to a 18 0r now 20 that If you have the extra cash and are looking for more features than go for one of the higher models but a 8 will definately work out fine!

[Cyberfish]

Casey, I will let you try mine before you take the $$plunge$$

[Corey Bechtold]

FL-18 or FL-20. They don't just help you put more Walleye's on the Ice, they help for everything.

Let me know if you have any more specific questions.

Good fishing,

Corey Bechtold

[Carp-fisher]

Corey,

Do you see a big advantage in the FL20 compared to the FL18?

[walligator]

Do you have to worry about the screen on the fl-20 getting scratched?

[Corey Bechtold]

To answer your questions...

The FL-20 is a step above the FL-18. There are 2 zoom windows (6 and 12') which comes in handy when the fish are slightly higher off the bottom. I still find myself using the 6' zoom window more often.

Another perk is the Night Viewing settings. These are easier on the eye's when it gets dark.

The bigger screen is also great. Easier to see the separation between your jig and the fish.

I don't have any problems with the screen getting scratched. I take care of my equipment but use it very hard. I wax the screen from time to time to keep it clean and from getting water spots.

I still use my FL-18 a lot (or at least Cole does ) but if I had to choose right now I would definately take the FL-20.

Good luck,

Corey Bechtold