VEX question

[matt_bewley]

does any body have the 9 and 19 degree transducer on there vex? if so do you use the 19 degree setting because my fl 8 never seems to work right when i switch it over I just get alot of interference.

[NAMASafetyDirector]

I have both options on my new FL-18 but I typically leave it on the 9 degree. In my rig, my second hole is fairly close to the one I jig out of and If I have the trans. on the 19 degree setting I will tend to pick up my other jig. If you have a Vexilar manual they go into some pretty good detail about the differences in the two settings and at what times each of them have thier benifits.

[matt_bewley]

thanks i will have to see if i can find a manual. I got my fl 8 from my grandfather but it was for a boat so i ordered this transducer to put on it but i dont remember getting any user manual.

[new to hunting]

i have an fl18 with the 9 19 use the 19 for under 20 feet and 9 for 20 and over if you use the 19 in say 20 feet you'll pick up every thing this is how it goes 9 is a narrow cone the deeper you are the farther out it reaches think of a upside down ice cream cone the further you go down the bigger the area it covers

[cold one sd]

I use the 19 degree in shallow water and the 9 degree in deeper water. Another thing that I have neticed is that I will sometimes get some interference with the 19 in deeper water. When this happens I switch to the 9 and it goes away. I normally use the narrow beam in my portable due to the closeness of the holes.

[theicehooker]

The 9 degree is also nice on steep drop offs other than the 19 in the same spot. In the 19 your jig will appear as though it is on the bottom and it really isnt because it is reading the shallowest pt. You could also miss fish that are there tight to the bottom. The 9 degree will help minimize that from happening. Good luck

there is no unit that is better than the other in that case. the trick is to minimize the degree for that particular use.

[theicehooker]

Also is the interference you see close to the bottom?? That may be weeds, scum, etc you are picking up. Not to make it sound obvious.

[theicehooker]

Also is the interference you see close to the bottom?? That may be weeds, scum, etc you are picking up. Not to make it sound obvious.

[89Bronco]

I always use the 9, or narrow beam on my fl8. Sometimes I flip it over to the wide beam, but I never like how it looks or what it picks up, so I switch it back. I seem to pick up my lure and the fish better with the narrow beam.

[fishcast]

I have a fl-20 with the dual beam, and switch between the 9 and 19 depending on conditions and they both work great for me. I use the 19 a lot and have never had any issues with it.

Could the interference be from neighboring units? If you continue to have issues I would have Vexilar look at it.

Along with the other reasons mentioned for the dual beam, I often use the 9 degree on low power for fishing in weeds and it works excellent.

[matt_bewley]

It works great on 9 but 19 i get interference from top to bottom thats why i was wondering if there was something wrong with the transducer.

[clamtrap]

I will use 19 when I'm looking for fish (hole jumping) then when I see a few on the vex then I will send down my bait and then switch back to 9. It helps me find fish alot faster I think just my two cents.

[Bulldoggr]

is it an older vexlar? Check the bottom of the Transducer see if it is scratched or marred. Or if there is something coating it, Ice, Minnow guts, ETC.

Is tere a break in thelead going to the transducer? If not maybe write or call vexilar and see if they can stir you in a better Direction.

[Corey Bechtold]

I just called Vexilar to try and get some answers for you. They told me that you should call ask for Pat. Here's the number for Vexilar... (952)884-5291

Good luck,

Corey Bechtold

[FISHINGURU]

how do u switch from 9 to 19?

i have the fl-18 ultra pack...i thought u had to buy a seperate transducer to change? maybe u do with mine.

[Dave]

If your Vex has a dual transducer, there will be a switch. You have to had purchased the Vex with it or add it.

[matt_bewley]

Thank you Cory i will have to do that because the transducer seems to look in good shape so maybe they will be able to figure it out.