Flashers which one do prefer

[onlydrakes4me]

I have an old zercom flasher. thinking about purchasing a new one, but cannot decide between a Vexlar fl-18, a humingbird 45 or one of the marcum models. I guess i was wondering if one was better than the others. justs want to hear peoples thoughts on this

[prov1900]

Hmm. This is a new topic. I don't think this has ever been discussed before.

Vexilar. Hands down. Everyone here will agree with me 100%.

Seriously, this has been beaten to death, but I am a FL18 fan. Ice and boat. Love it.

My 2 centavos.

[riverrat56]

I've had a chance in the past year to use an Ice-55, Fl-20, Fl-18, Lx-5, and Lx-3 (I own an Lx-3).

All of these flashers will work and be a huge upgrade from the Zercom.

My personal favorite is the Lx-5, but you really can't go wrong with any new flasher, they all preform their job very well, just pick the one that has the "gadgets" you like. Both the Fl-20 and the Ice-55 have large flat screens which are very nice for day light veiwing and to prevent snow build up. Marcum is a very nice clean unit with the softcase and also has a very nice battery charging/monitering system. Vexilar offers things like a tackle box and rod holder on the flasher.

In the end, find something you like or find the best deal and go with it!

[Bottle Fish]

Hmm. This is a new topic. I don't think this has ever been discussed before.

Vexilar. Hands down. Everyone here will agree with me 100%.

Seriously, this has been beaten to death, but I am a FL18 fan.

I'll second that. + = + = ? Here's round 2!

fl-18

[Bottle Fish]

Look here for an answer.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ub...HER#Post1717629

[northernsportman]

I love my marcum lx 5. However, they all serve there purpose, it just depends what you wanna get out of them. Get something that fits you.

[KTapper]

I have owned every brand and say Vexilar is my favorite.

[broken_line]

i have a showdown and its ok i wish i woulda bought a vexilar or x67c but oh well...

[KTapper]

Its ok we all make mistakes it took me two tries to finally get something I was happy with the fl-20.

[PerchJerker]

I've used them all and the only ones I own are Marcums. That's what I'd go with, but that's just me.

[PierBridge]

You're Crazy if you get rid of your Clearwater Classic..worst mistake I ever made... if you do I'll be first in line to purchase it from you tho!

[PierBridge]

You're Crazy if you get rid of your Clearwater Classic..worst mistake I ever made. If you do I'll be first in line to purchase it from you tho!

[zamboni]

Piers going crazy double posting.

I am a MarCum guy.

[prov1900]

Wasn't a poll done on this a couple of years ago? Seems like at the time Marcum won, but I would like to see a re-match.

[Ed Carlson]

That's easy...MINE!

Eh ... Don't touch that!.... MINE!

[Bigslugger]

There should be a whole separate forum just for Vexilar vs. Marcum and Strikemaster vs. Jiffy vs Nils

[prov1900]

Dont forget Clam vs Frabil vs Otter. Lund vs Ranger vs et al. Ford vs Chevy. And my dad vs your dad

[KTapper]

That's easy...MINE!

Eh ... Don't touch that!.... MINE!

Hey ED how much did that cost to get the colors changed?

[hondarider550]

i have a showdown and its ok i wish i woulda bought a vexilar or x67c but oh well...

I also have a Showdown and don't mind it a bit... The vertical display is nice and it is very sensitive to identifying your bait and fish... Hopefully someday there will be a color display option in the future...

[Scott K]

i have the Fl-18, and a Lx5, I will tell you I use the LX5, and let the people fishing with me use the FL-18. It has much better seperation, and the colors show up better to me.

[Ed Carlson]

KTapper .... the Vexilar "Cool Blue" conversion runs $59. Any model Vexilar can be converted. It is especially beneficial to individuals who deal with Color Blindness issues.

You can also order the packaged as a custom configuration straight from Vexilar, in any model, and any package, even the reconditioned models.

I find it a huge benefit to me personally day or night. Much more clarity for me and anyone with CB issues are quick to see the difference. To non color blind individuals it is just a new nifty Cool Color configuration, but to a CB person..it is a major benefit in a flasher display.

[88fan]

You're Crazy if you get rid of your Clearwater Classic..worst mistake I ever made... if you do I'll be first in line to purchase it from you tho!

I'm still using mine, I just can't see replacing something that works so good. It has to be about 15 years old and still works as good as the day I bought it. Who needs color anyway?

[panfish11]

i prefer the lx-5 because of the IR frequencies and the movable zoom and the superfine lines and the dual beam and almost everything about it i cant fish without it

[Drewski]

I have an fl-18 and love it. I wouldn't trade it for anything...well, maybe a fl-20!

[Jeremy airjer W]

A couple of weeks ago I decided to take the FL-8 hole hoping and left the LX-5 in the house with a buddy. About 1.3 seconds was all I needed to wonder how in the world I fished with this thing!! When its what you have you make due! I can tell you that the lx-5 was by my side a short time later!! I realize that its comparing an s-10 to a Tundra but back in the day the FL-8 was the hot item and at the time it was my trusty partner that was always buy my side. The LX-5 has taken over that role and was taken for granted as of late. Funny how much better your electronics really are once you try going backwards to what was the best instead of always looking forward to what will be the best!