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riversmallmouth35

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I have gotten into icefishing the last couple of years and finally want to buy a vexilar. I am only 15 so I don't have a whole lot of money to spend on ice fishing and was wondering how the fl-8se is. The one I have my eye on is 2 years old and is selling for $200, it is a genz pack. Is this pretty good deal for a used vex or should I look more. No one in my family is in to icefishing so I don't know alot about these things.

Thanks for any help.

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Another option would be the Marcum VX-1 that Fleet Farm has on sale this week for $219.

That way you get a brand new unit with warranty for only $20 more.

Glenn

+ Tax - Rebate= $203

Pretty easy choice if you ask me.

Having said that, you can find an FL8 for $150 from time to time if you monitor "the list that Craig started."

But if you are going to spend $200, why not buy a new VX-1?

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I have gotten into icefishing the last couple of years and finally want to buy a vexilar.

You've made a great choice, you are going with a product and company that is time tested and will serve you for many years. Then when you are ready to upgrade the resale value on the FL-8SE is outstanding. If you haven't had the chance I suggest you visit the Vexilar HSOforum and check out the video of Jason Durham using the FL8-SE. wink.gif

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I dont own either a vexilar or a marcum, but I saw some pretty good deals on the VX-1 yesterday at the ice show. They have the rebate on them right now, and I think it came to about $180 after all was said and done.

The VX-1 has the ability to zoom the bottom like the FL-18.

You really can't go wrong with anything out there these days, we all have our preferences, but you will have to find your own. They will all help you catch fish.

I do think the VX-1 is the best deal out there right now for flashers.

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Go for it. You won't be disappointed, and for $200 and a blue box there is nothing better! My dad has had an fl-8 for over 15 years and swears by it. I have an 18 but both are great units. There are many perks that make the 18 better but one thing i miss from the 8 is the ability to have the range 0-30ft which is great for crappies or any fish suspended in water from 20-30 ft because with an 18 is is only 0-20, and when you switch it from that range to 0-40, it is a little tighter packed on the screen.

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my buddy has the marcum vx1 and i have a clearwater classic. when we fish together i get all kinds of interference. i'm looking at buying a new locator. if i buy a fl18 or fl8 will i still get interference if i'm fishing with him, or do i need to go to a marcum. any info would be great

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my buddy has the marcum vx1 and i have a clearwater classic. when we fish together i get all kinds of interference. i'm looking at buying a new locator. if i buy a fl18 or fl8 will i still get interference if i'm fishing with him, or do i need to go to a marcum. any info would be great

Either the FL-8SE or FL-18 would be able to knock out any interference. wink.gif

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