lx3-tc vs lx5

[dairyman]

Is it worth upgrading to a lx 5 from the tc ---what would I be gaining

[PerchJerker]

I have an LX-5 and an LX-3. I like the narrow beam on the LX-5 and the superfine line display, and the LX-5 does a better job of cleaning out the interference from other units.

I use both in the same house quite a bit, have used both in the same house with an FL-18 also, and have used both in the same house with 2 other LX-5s. The LX-3 works great by itself or with one other LX-5, but the more units you have together the tougher it is to clear out the interference on the LX-3. But I can keep the LX-5 screen clear of interference, even with 3 other units in the house.

One other nice feature about the narrow beam is that I can mark only the bait that's under it, and not the baits in the next hole. If I'm fishing a bobber or deadstick in the next hole I'd rather not see that minnow on my flasher. Without the narrow beam the cone is wider and it usually picks up the other minnow --- sometimes you can clean that out by adjusting the sensitivity, but it depends on how close the holes are together and how deep you're fishing.

[Flip37]

Does anyone know if they are going to upgrade the LX-5. I have an LX-3 now and would like the sensitivity and fine line of the LX-5, but I really like the screen on the new vexilars and humminbirds. If they put out an LX-5 with a new flat screen like those I would have bought it already.

[Big A]

This has been talked over a lot with another thread.. sure someone will be able to attach that.

That being said. The features of the LX5 make it worth the extra cost. The dual transducer, SFL display, Zoom range, all of it.

Spend the $ and you wont be let down.

[northernsportman]

I went through the same thing. Big A is right, spend the extra money. You wont fish without the SFL or the dual ducer once you use it. He is actually the one that got me to spend the extra money. Hey Big A....Thanks.

[mskyfshntchr]

I have heard $299 LX-5's at the sports show in the cities. Not sure on how many or at what booth's. Found it on another HSOforum that covers the Miss. river.

Might want to go and see if there are any left- then you can upgrade for less money!!

[Scott K]

I believe all sellers have them on sale for $299, but they are moving fast!

[Big A]

$299

That is an awesome price !!

I would easily buy a SECOND unit for that price !

northernsportman - glad to help..

[CNY Tim]

Does anyone know if they are going to upgrade the LX-5. I have an LX-3 now and would like the sensitivity and fine line of the LX-5, but I really like the screen on the new vexilars and humminbirds. If they put out an LX-5 with a new flat screen like those I would have bought it already.

Flip - I don't know how the bird is in direct sunlight what I do know is the FL-12 and 20 are no good without a clouded lens shield to reduce sun glare.

MarCum is always working on bigger and better things, trust me

[croixeyes]

They still had the lx5,s at the show today for 299.

[jltimm]

It's to bad they were only that price at the show. If only a guy could get them elsewhere for that price?

[CNY Tim]

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[18 inch Crappie]

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