MarCum VX-1

[panfish11]

hey i was just wondering whats good about the VX-1 and whats different about this one and the FL-8? just thinking about buying my first sonar?

Thanks!

[Caleb S]

VX-1 has the zoom and the FL8 does not. I think the VX is the best bang for your buck out there.

[fishing tech]

I bought a VX1 at GM just after Christmas, $199. I use an

fl18 and my son uses the vx1. They both work great. For the price of the vx1 i wish I would have bought 1 more.

[HossFisher]

Yup these guys hit it right. I've had my vx-1 for two ice seasons now and i love it. Zoom is nice and for the price you can't beat it. The fl-8 might have a little better deeper water presentation. Seems to have more power in 20+ feet. I would still go with the vx-1 however i have never had any problems with it.

[basssmasher*]

I have a vx-1 and absolutely love it!! Had a vex and sold it cuz I needed $$ a few yrs ago and got the vx-1 last yr.. Quality flasher with a great price!

[PerchJerker]

You probably won't find any VX-1s now, that is the older model that sold out at $199. The new model is the VX-1P, it has more power and better interference rejection than the previous VX-1, and comes with a soft pack carrying case. Still has zoom, which the FL-8 does not, and has more power than the FL-8 (if that is important to you).

[jakemcarroll]

I also just finished my first season with my VX-1 (got last years model for 199 before xmas). I would definately suggest it, I have used the bottom zoom very frequently and I would not want to give that up now! However, I have fished with buddies who have fl-8s and they are also very nice units, you won't be disappointed either way!

[mnboy26]

I picked one up a couple weeks ago. Went from a zercom colorpiont to this thing....You will catch more fish, period. you wont be disappointed if you pick get one. the zoom is easy to use. It is well worth the money.

[nate larson]

I have had mine for two years and I love it. Best flasher out there for the money imo.

[Eric Wettschreck]

I used an FL-8 for 3 years. Last year I switched to the VX-1 and was very glad I did.

The biggest difference I noticed is the bottom zoom. I don't remember a time I went fishing without it turned on. As stated, it will help you catch more fish, hands down. It's a great unit for the money.

[Jethro80]

I used an FL-8 for 3 years. Last year I switched to the VX-1 and was very glad I did.

The biggest difference I noticed is the bottom zoom. I don't remember a time I went fishing without it turned on. As stated, it will help you catch more fish, hands down. It's a great unit for the money.

Same here, nice unit for the $'s

[fish-two]

Any reports on the new showdown, I'm thinking about getting one I have FL-8 now. thanks for the info.

[blackdog1101]

I own a VX-1, and like it. It's the only flasher I've ever owned though, so I can't compare it to the higher priced units. I like that they added the canvas case to the newer unit. Mine doesn't have the case and I wish it did.

[Nate McVey]

I also just finished a season with the VX-1 and loved it. I fished a few times in a house with a FL-8 and was able to bounce the interference and had no issues. The only problem I had (and it could be my unit) was I lost zoom in 40+ft of water. Great unit for the money.

[CNY Tim]

Tough too... Had one take a sled dump and went flying 40 ft. bounding along the ice and transducer flying and other than a cracked handle and a little vibration she's 3 years old and still hasn't missed a lick...