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1Eskimoshack
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New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 24, 2008, 08:56 PM »
I bought a new FL12 this year and am in love with it. It is a far cry from the Hondex fl-8 I had. Now I am wishing I had it back cause I want to buy a second unit for hole number 2. I was thinking of a Marcum VX-1. I think the adustable zoom would be nice. Is this a good unit? Does anyone think that I should get an FL-20 or a higher grade Marcum? I want the second unit to have a zoom feature. Besides the VX-1 is only 219.00 bucks right now. Opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks all
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Icedog5001
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 25, 2008, 10:32 AM »
I have used and both, and the FL-20 is the best. Each unit has its own fans, kinda like Ford and Dodge. I use the zoom all the time. Don't buy a unit without it. Now if I could just catch some fish.....
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Bull_Gill_Mike
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 25, 2008, 10:46 AM »
If you are going to buy a second unit, I would stick with the Vexilar. I have the FL-18........... When fishing with my buddies who both have the marcum I get way more interference than when I fish next to a vexilar. Interference is almost non existent when fishing next to my friend with an FL-20. I think the ping setting on the IR is just a little different between the marcum and vexilar causing more interference. Another thing to consider is your cone degree of your transducer....
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Icedog5001
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 25, 2008, 11:30 AM »
My FL-20 has a feature where you push the range knob and it changes frequencies to allow two units to be side by side. I though the feature was BS until last weekend when I found it works like a charm. Take a look at their web site
www.vexilar.com
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Bull_Gill_Mike
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 25, 2008, 11:37 AM »
That is your IR button...... Interference rejection.
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drewgills
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 28, 2008, 09:30 AM »
i have an fl8SE and fish 2 holes, 4 feet apart with one in the middle for the vex, and have no problem picking up either bait on the drop after about 5 feet. If you don't have one why not pimp a nice camera instead of another flasher. never used zoom so i couldn't tell ya. but i doubt any fish that you need to zoom in off bottom is probally not very big
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1Eskimoshack
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 28, 2008, 08:00 PM »
I have a camera, aqua view scout XL. really like it. I was mostly wondering if anyone had used the VX-1 Marcum. I was thinking of buying one to have a back up, and to have the zoom feature also.
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GonePhishing
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 28, 2008, 09:05 PM »
I just recently purchased a vx-1 and love it. Fished w/ the FL-8 numerous times. Hands-down better buy & performance. Gander had the vx-1 for $199.99.
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Icedog5001
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 29, 2008, 10:23 AM »
The zoom feature gives you a much larger picture of the bottom. The bottom 6 or 12 feet (you choose) is shown on the left side of the flasher. (Mine is the FL-20) You will be amazed what you see on zoom. Find a buddy who has one and check it out.
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1Eskimoshack
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Feb 29, 2008, 05:13 PM »
Which Gander? The one here in CR has no flashers left. Scheels in Coral Ridge only has an FL-20 Ultra, wasn't looking to spend that much. I found a Marcum LX-5 at McBride but after the bounce out of the truck it no worky. Sent it in and they said 300 to fix. Think I would rather have a new VX-1 for 200.
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GonePhishing
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Re: New Flasher? Thinking of getting a second unit
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Mar 01, 2008, 05:56 PM »
The Gander in Aurora and Joliet, IL both had them. I have family there and was able to stop by during a visit.
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