LX5 or Bird 55?

[Pette]

Ordered a LX5 today very good deal. I hope its as great as everyone say's it is. To bad I won't get to try it till next ice season.

[Tyler Voss]

Just ordered a LX-5! Awesome Deal!

[Big A]

Great opportunities for deals on remaining stock. Reeds has a hum dinger blowout sale going on LX-5's right now $299 plus shipping, contact Jeff by phone...

Just ask for Jeff?

I saw the HSOforum still stated a much higher price..

please email me some information on this

AGAU @ City of isanti . us

[DTro]

You need to call

[Big A]

Will do first thing in the morning...

[northernsportman]

You answered my question northernsportman... thanks for the info / review!

marine_man

No problem, happy to be of assistance. I looked at the differences very carefully before making my decision and I am happy with the decision I made!

[woblong]

Just about to finnish my second year with my vx-1 and i like it. My buddy has the lx5 and its a sweet machine.MY votes for marcum but the bird looks dang nice too.

[ZapBranigan]

I bought an LX-5 a couple years back thinking it would be a tremendous improvement from my Vex FL8-SE. Not so much. I do like the machine and the only things I can think of that would make me rethink the purchase is the lame-o manual that came with the Marcum. I had to self teach myself just messing with the buttons. Lots of wasted time getting familiar with it. Also with 2500w comes faster battery usage. That is just a fact. Very noticable. Granted it will run for 28-30 hrs but my Vex ran for a week. On trips that can be something to think about. Last issue I solved myself I really like the Ultra Pak case with its terminals out front and easier to read light meter. I mounted mt LX-5 onto the Vex Ultra pack. Most people look and swear I'm carrying a Vex.

[JakeJ_Mn]

I am relatively new to ice fishing although I fish almost everyday in open water during the season. I purchased a HumBird Ice 55 and it has served me well. My son and his fishing partner have a Vex 20 Ultra and Marcum Lx5. I have had the Bird 55 in the same hole as the Marcum with no interference at all.

If I had a complaint it would be the clips that hold the float. Otherwise, I have caught many crappie and perch this winter. By the way the perch are biting on Leech as I limited this morning with nice 10 to 12 inchers in about 9 to 12 feet in Portage Bay near Fed. Dam. Have a good fishing day. Jake

[KTapper]

I would take the float off. When I had my humminbird I just took it off. I feel there is no real need for it. But on the vex it can slid up and down so I left mine on.

[CNY Tim]

Reeds has sold 1/2 there stock of LX-5's only 200 remaining, not bad for a week. Steal of a lifetime at $299...

[Cast A Way]

I have a Humminbird Ice 55 and it works very well. No interference from any Marcums or Vexs of the people I fish with. Caught over 100 perch today on Leech Lake, Mn. Many small but kept a limit of 10 to 13 inchers. Cast A Way

[TimBuck2]

I drifted from this but I want to thank Ed for his hint. I'll wait and see what Vex has up their sleeve for 2010. I'm leery about buying a first year release, but if the bells and whistles are there. I'm getting a new one no matter what.

TB2

[muchowja]

I know it's a little late but was aondering if Reeds still has any LX-5's left

[Bottle Fish]

Last I heard they still did. Make the call today though.

[Esox_Magnum]

They had them at their booth at the Muskie Expo over the weekend, 1 was marked $269, I almost got a 3rd unit but needed a rod worse.

[harvey lee]

I am relatively new to ice fishing although I fish almost everyday in open water during the season. I purchased a HumBird Ice 55 and it has served me well. My son and his fishing partner have a Vex 20 Ultra and Marcum Lx5. I have had the Bird 55 in the same hole as the Marcum with no interference at all.

If I had a complaint it would be the clips that hold the float. Otherwise, I have caught many crappie and perch this winter. By the way the perch are biting on Leech as I limited this morning with nice 10 to 12 inchers in about 9 to 12 feet in Portage Bay near Fed. Dam. Have a good fishing day. Jake

Just take the clips off and it will work fine without the hassle of those clips.