VX-1 Flasher

[GSPMark]

Has any one out there bought or tried the marcum VX-1 Flasher. How did it preform. They have got a great price on them. My old zercom finally died and need to replace fast

[blackdog1101]

Mark, I recently bought a VX-1, my first flasher. I'm no expert, but this has certainly made a big difference in my fishing success. I've only used it in water up to about 30' deep, but it certainly seems to perform well.

[Schloogs]

I have not used a VX-1 but heard good things about it...

[SP180]

I have the VX 2 and got it for the same price as the VX 1 and have really enjoyed it. Had a chance to use it against a Vex 12 and have to say that i will stick with the MarCum.

[CNY Tim]

I have the VX-1 and I can tell you that this flasher is a fantastic value, and feature laden for the price. If your in a pinch on cash and can't afford the VX-1 retail suggest you check out fishing pro store, they have some refurbished units for as low as $179 with shipping. For the price it can't be beat I used it last season and have taken it out a couple of times this season with my daughter. It has a 5' zoom in 0-40', a 10' zoom in 80' and a 20' zoom in 160', bottom lock. Simple to operate and reminds me alot of my FL-18 at a much, much lower price. I think the $30 manufaturere rebate expires 15 Jan 08 so at the $249 price for a new one minus the $30 mail in rebate your looking at $219. I also believe that fishingprostore may have a few refurbished units left at a spectacular price of $179 with free shipping. All in all a great entry point flasher for any novice. Since you have already owned a Zercom I would venture it was the colorpoint, then I would say pay the extra cash if you can afford it and get the LX-3TC even though the regular price is $399 you can find refurbed units at fishing pro store for I believe $319. Why... More features with the LX-3, larger zoom window (adjustable), better interference rejection than the VX-1, better separation, DCS 100 fully automatic charger and durable softpack.

The VX-1 is a cool flasher, the one knock I have is it can be a bear to completely block interference out around other flashers but if you fish predominantly without alot of interference around from other units it's the deal of the century for the price. Our Gander is completely sold out of these units and the LX-3's.

One tip on the battery charging if you get the VX-1 is if you fish 2 hours charge 1 hour. It's 1 hour of charging for every two hours of fishing. You remember that and you got yourself one heck of a unit for the price...

[DTro]

I used the VX-1 last year and it worked great, especially if you don't fish around the crowds. Once you start mixing in some other flashers, you will experience a little interference. Not bad at all though.

[mrcarp]

HI YOU WILL LOVE THE VX1 I BOUGHT ONE LAST WEEK FOR MY WIFE IT WAS AWESOME. LOVE THE BOTTOM LOCK FEATURE MY WIFE SAYS IT IS EASIER TO SEE THE COLERS THEY DONT BLEED TOGETHER LIKE THEY SEEM TO ON A VEX FL18. I WOULD USE JIGS THAT FISH HEAVY FOR THERE SIZE JUST A BIGGER PROFILE SO THE JIG SHOWS UP GOOD I HAVE THIS WITH THE VEX ALSO. HAD I KNOWN HOW GOOD THE MARCUM WAS I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT MY VEX NOT KNOCKING IT BUT FOR THE MONEY AND FEATURES IT AWESOME HOPE THIS HELPS