new flasher

[frennchy09]

Im getting a flasher for the first time. What's is the best one to start off with? i have been thinking either marcum or the vexilar fl-12. Any opinions?

[Esox_Magnum]

My buddy had a 12 last year, I wasn't impressed. He's running a 20 now and works much better with my Marcum. I run a LX-5 and FL-18 a Marcum VX-1p will do more than a 18 or 20 will and IMO Marcum makes the better unit.

[frennchy09]

ok sweet thanks for the help

[jigging-matt]

I run a FL-18. The 12 is a nice unit but I would recomend a 18 or 20 so you have the auto zoom. Sure is nice to zoom in on the bottom. I have a friend that runs a Marcum lx 3, it is a nice unit also, but My preference has always been Vex. Either way you can't go wrong. I would suggest going out with some people and seeing how theres work. Then make the decision yourself on what you want. Good luck.

[PerchJerker]

I would vote for the Marcum as well ...... nothing wrong with Vex, I just think Marcums are better units. You can check them all out HERE if you want.

[Caleb S]

Both are quality units but I would go with the Marcum. You have to step up to a Vexilar FL 18 to get the zoom feature which will cost you a lot of extra $.

Once you fish with the zoom feature you wouldn't want to go without it.

[leech~~]

fren, the FL-12 is really the same as the FL-8 but with the flat face. Just as the FL-18 and FL-20 are the same but just have the different faces on the front. Pick what you can afford for your first one, and then up grade as your wallet does!

[frennchy09]

thanks everyone for your help

[Rope]

Good luck with whatever you buy.Don't think I could ice fish without one anymore.LOL.

[Drewski]

I have a fl-18 and love it, but a fl-20 is great too. If you're thinking of a fl-20 or 12, I know a buddy of mine got a fl-20 at Fish House Supply for only 460 bucks! Thats one of the lowest, if not the lowest price on that set up i've seen. I think the fl-12's there run about $330 which is still one heck of a deal.

[Sandmannd]

If you have the money, go with marcum. If you are starting out and have a lot to buy, they look at a used vex or marcum. Good deals out there now.

[jigginjim]

Do fish from a boat in the open water?

[leotard]

i would go with the hummingbird or wait till next year vex is going to change their whole line up so they are comparable to the new hummingbird flasher. i got a hummingbird this fall and i think that it is way better than my old fl 18.

[KTapper]

I agree try a Humminbird I love mine!

[kywest]

I am not sure what you guys see in the hummingbird...I just bought one, had it out thursday and friday and frankly, I am not all that impressed with it. I know that it will take some time getting used to it but dang... I am not giving up on it yet though...

[snoozebutton]

If you have the money, get the top of the line. The lower end ones will work fine but you'll always wish you had a better one and most likely end up buying a better one anyway. Might as well buy the best and save the money.

Which ever one you decide on, Pro Fishing Supply would be a great place to get it. Dave (PerchJerker) will treat you right!!!

[Sniper07]

This is my first season on hard water and I was able to find a 2 season old Marcum LX-5 that I was able to get for $350. This thing is like brand new. That much $ wasn't in my budget, but all it took was selling a couple guns that I didn't use anymore. The guys I fish with say I got a great deal.

[Sandmannd]

Yea sniper, you got a great deal.

[bigbad401]

I was in the market for a new flasher this year and I looked at everything for everyone. With the features on the brands, Vexilar didn't hold up to the Humminbird or the Marcum. Both of these are much better units for the money. I got the Humminbird and have liked it. My buddy got the Vex FL-20 new this year and I have more options on mine, paid less, and caught more fish than him.

[fishing tech]

I have an fl 18 and love it. I just picked up a marcum vx1 from gander for my son to use. $199, it has bottum lock and zoom. Works as good as my 18 does.

[zamboni]

I am a MarCum guy- the display is 20Xs more crisp than my dads Vex FL18.

[FISHINGURU]

muahahahahahahahahaha i love it when people claim they catch more fish then another guy using a different brand...you just hammered them because you were using a marcum instead of a vex or hummingbird or visa versa...good humor.

see fish, catch fish....they all do that if you know what your doing.

things aren't crisp enough for ya adjust your gain...if your getting interference hit the buttons until your not getting it anymore.

i'll use any of them and catch fish and tell you how deep it is and the bottom content....only thing i need is auto zoom...if they don't have auto zoom i wouldn't buy it.

[Drewski]

muahahahahahahahahaha i love it when people claim they catch more fish then another guy using a different brand...you just hammered them because you were using a marcum instead of a vex or hummingbird or visa versa...good humor.

see fish, catch fish....they all do that if you know what your doing.

things aren't crisp enough for ya adjust your gain...if your getting interference hit the buttons until your not getting it anymore.

i'll use any of them and catch fish and tell you how deep it is and the bottom content....only thing i need is auto zoom...if they don't have auto zoom i wouldn't buy it.

You hit it on the nose. They'll all get the job done equally well!

[KTapper]

I thought the same thing. Just keep using it, I wouldn't trade mine for any other flasher!

[bigbad401]

muahahahahahahahahaha i love it when people claim they catch more fish then another guy using a different brand...you just hammered them because you were using a marcum instead of a vex or hummingbird or visa versa...good humor.

I am sorry for that comment.