New Marcum M1 Problems

[matt12]

Buddy of mine just purchased his first flasher, the marcum m1.

we went straight to the lake and tried it out.

everything worked great except the gain knob. as im trying to set it up for him, i noticed everything was showing a very high gain even around 1-2.

so as im trying to get the gain down so his jig was a green/yellow, the knob would wiggle slightly and go from 0 to max gain. couldnt really dial it in due to some knob malfunctions. ended up fishing it with his bait and bottom just glowing red. really sad being right out of the box.


anyone else have any issues with the power gain control?

[hardwater diehard]

must have been an issue ..even made a tutorial video

some other good informatin

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyG2_UMe3OFaQVSE7uGmLHw/videos?disable_polymer=1

[Alex Delarge]

There are marcum salesman and warranty service people on this site that would usually chime in but they are probably off for the New Year. I'm sure they'll respond by Wednesday.

[Fisherman 1]

Is there anything that comes out of the box that doesn't need an update an upgrade or a fix.

[DR.SPECKLER]

Is there anything that comes out of the box that doesn't need an update an upgrade or a fix.

vexilar. take out of the box and fish.jmo

[RyanW]

Is there anything that comes out of the box that doesn't need an update an upgrade or a fix.

Girl Scout Thin Mints

[3300]

 if the knob is loose tighten it. if it isn't send it in for a free repair.

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[matt12]

unfortunately the knob it self isn't loose. seems there is a connection issue on the inside. i guess ill just have my buddy call them.

thanks for the replies fellas.

[Northern_MN Outdoorsan]

Is there anything that comes out of the box that doesn't need an update an upgrade or a fix.

Vexilar

[Fishtrekker]

There is a internal set screw on the internal shaft that knobs sits on. Pretty easy to take care of yourself by cracking it open and taking some screws apart otherwise fill out a warranty claim and ship it in. marcumtech.com/support

[Duncan77]

if the knob is loose tighten it. if it isn't send it in for a free repair.

Will Marcum pay for shipping to have the unit repaired?

[hnd]

vexilar. take out of the box and fish.jmo

thats funny.  my out of box 18 had to go back before it even hit the ice. 

[DR.SPECKLER]

theres many more marcums going in for repair again this year.i know what brand is more reliable..theres 6 or 7 right on the 1st page of equipment.

[hnd]

the cost of innovation.   the vehicle world is being turned upside down with Tesla's technology.  driving it into a new era.  but Tesla's are big piles o junk with all sorts of software glitches.  but the benefits of ushering in a new world of vehicles is worth it to many. 

[Old Goat]

There is a internal set screw on the internal shaft that knobs sits on. Pretty easy to take care of yourself by cracking it open and taking some screws apart otherwise fill out a warranty claim and ship it in. marcumtech.com/support

I would not do this and don't ask why.

[cstolp]

I would not do this and don't ask why.

Why?  (you knew someone was going to) LOL

[DR.SPECKLER]

yeah. O.G. why?

[Old Goat]

I don't know I guess I didn't want to say I wrecked my own flasher for parts for a damn knob I'm keeping the knob and set screws though.

[DR.SPECKLER]

I don't know I guess I didn't want to say I wrecked my own flasher for parts for a damn knob I'm keeping the knob and set screws though.

dang it O.G. another Marcum boat anchor?

[Old Goat]

it aint heavy enough to be a anchor anymore     it wasn't a Marcum it was a old fl-5 from flea bay

[matt12]

just an update. buddy was able to bring it back to the store he bought it and exchange it ( st croix rods ). pretty nice of them to do that. figured he would have to deal with a bunch of phone calls and shipping BS.

still haven't tried out the new one yet.

[3300]

good thinking!
thanks for the update too.

[RyanW]

it aint heavy enough to be a anchor anymore     it wasn't a Marcum it was a old fl-5 from flea bay

There’s a recent episode of in-depth outdoors where they are using the new m-series with the lithium shuttle. There’s a part in the video where it shows the flasher being pushed out of the hole and across the ice by the wind. The go-pro they have mounted on it shows them chasing after it as it just gets farther away lol. So these things are rather light!

[slipperybob]

There’s a recent episode of in-depth outdoors where they are using the new m-series with the lithium shuttle. There’s a part in the video where it shows the flasher being pushed out of the hole and across the ice by the wind. The go-pro they have mounted on it shows them chasing after it as it just gets farther away lol. So these things are rather light!

LOL...That's gotta be some really strong wind.  I can't see it blowing away the lithium shuttle.  It's still like 4 or 5 lbs in weight all together or something.  I'd be more worried about my hub flying off the anchor before the wind takes the lithium shuttle.