LX5 vs. LX3

[northernsportman]

Is the 5 really worth the extra money or should i be able to get by with a 3

[northernsportman]

oh and has anyone had any problems with interference with the 3

[Jim Almquist]

I have both and no matter what I am fishing for i will always choose the LX5. I always use the Super Fine Line and when laker fishing the Narrow Beam Transducer is great on the sharp drops. They both have plenty of power and are super quiet. If you are low on funds get the LX3 and upgrade in a year or 2 .

[Deitz Dittrich]

I have both, and as Jim states, always bring the 5... the added power, the dual beam ducer and the super fine line are all very nice qualities that I would miss if I didnt have them. If you fish with the 3 right next to the 5 and your over fairly deep water that is very hard, you might have some interferance, but not under normal conditions.

[jwhjr]

When I switched from my FL-18 to a Marcum this year I was contemplating the same thing. I ended up going with the LX-5 because I figured I'd probably end up wanting to upgrade by next year anyway and saved myself the trouble

[fisherman-andy]

You guys are hurting me. I just purchased a new LX3-TC model and now feel like kicking myself for not getting a LX5. LOL....

Now im thinking of selling the VX1 and use the extra dough to get the LX5.

[PerchJerker]

I have both and use the LX-5 much more than the LX-3, but you could get by with the LX-3. It's a great unit, but you'd be giving up the dual beam and the super fine line from the LX-5.

You can check them out at Ice Fishing Flashers, there's some good sale prices right now and shipping is free.

[Sandmannd]

Go with the LX-5 for reasons all the others stated.

[Big A]

LX5 - is a no brainer.

you get the SFL display. and a dual beam transducer.

worth the extra pennies !

I just starting using a flasher this year. Those who know me can assure you that I do my homework before purchasing and 9 times out of 10, will spend the extra bucks to get the cadillac. Its not worth wondering "what if....".. get the LX 5 youll never need to upgrade after that.

[northernsportman]

thanks guys

[Bulldoggr]

Yes the LX-5 is worth the extra money

[northernsportman]

thank you guys, i am now a proud owner of a lx5

[Big A]

Welcome to the club !

Your now a new member of the ELITE group of Marcum owners...

L O L !

sorry... i just think the vex product is a joke..

[Sandmannd]

Vex isn't a joke, my FL-8 is still a work horse. I do like my LX-5 much better with the zoom and fine line features, but vex will still get the job done and get you fish.

[northernsportman]

haha, thats kinda funny, i sold my fl-8 to buy this. it certainly did get the job done, just wanted to change it up.