vexilar ?

[riversmallmouth35]

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.

[CSP88]

The FL-8SE is the the newest model of the FL-8 line and is a great flasher. It has the updated interference rejection and a brighter display for day-time viewing. The price is consistant with the other FL-8 units that have sold recently. It's that time of the year that you probably won't see them go any cheaper than that. You are going with a product that has a proven track record so you should get many years of service from it. I say go for it!

Chad

[DTro]

Just a thought, but you can pick up Shiny New Marcum VX-1 for $200.

Better unit for the money IMO. The zoom is nice to have

[ice-man/vexilar-king]

Great unit to start with, you can always sell it off for a better unit in years to come. as far as $200.00 You could hold out and get one for less but most selling for that price are in great shape and people are just trading up. The longer you wait for a cheaper price the longer you are without.

[fishinalot]

Jump on it if its in good shape. If you take care of it, you will get the $200 back when you want to sell it.

I have the same unit and a FL-18. I actually use the FL-8 more then the FL-18, because I like using the 0-30' scale that the FL-18 does not offer, and for suspending panfish.

[crappieflop1212]

I would check out that Marcum VX-1. It's $250 brand new, with a $30 rebate running until sometime in January. $220 for a brand new flasher is quie a deal. I have had a Vex FL-8 for about 6 years now and love it. You must be excited. I don't know that there is a better purchase an ice fisherman can make than the trusty flasher.

[looneyducer]

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I don't know that there is a better purchase an ice fisherman can make than the trusty flasher.

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Maybe warm socks, but like I said, that's a maybe.

[Sutty]

You can also get a factory reconditioned one from Vexilar's web site.

[DTro]

I need to make a clarification. The VX-1 at FF is 219 after the $30 rebate.

[riversmallmouth35]

Are the VX-1 a good flasher? I looked at them in scheels and they didn't look like as good of quality as a vex. If it would work just as good as a fl-8 I would probably just buy one of them new.

Thanks for the help

[bassislife]

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.

[BIG DS]

The VX-1 is very good flasher and would actually be a step up from the FL-8. The VX-1 has more power than the FL-8, offers a bottom zoom, and comes with a warranty. You won't be dissappointed with either unit. I have owned a Marcum for 4 years and not had a lick of trouble. Before that I had a FL-8 and loved it. It's kind of a Ford vs. Chevy thing with these two brands. Just keep an open mind and get the one that will serve your needs and budget best.