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Title: How many of you...
Post by: Bean on Mar 14, 2007, 05:48 AM
bought a flasher this winter season because of information on Iceshanty.com?  And what flasher did you end up buying? 
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Post by: KingFisher1 on Mar 14, 2007, 05:55 AM
I bought an lx-5 this season. My Vex fl-8 needed a new tranceducer and battery so Instead of getting those, I decided it was time to upgrade. I was going to get a Vex fl-20, but then I read all the posts on here about Marcum so I decided to give them a shot. I am very happy with the lx-5, and it's all due to Ice Shanty.
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Post by: adkRoy on Mar 14, 2007, 06:31 AM
I asked santa for one and he gave me one for x-mas
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Post by: Pail Rider on Mar 14, 2007, 07:13 AM
I was in the market to upgrade my old FL-8, and from the reviews I read here, I bought the LX-5.
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Post by: jmayo on Mar 14, 2007, 07:15 AM
well just starting out with the electronics stuff but I got a fl8se pro pack
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Post by: bullydog324 on Mar 14, 2007, 07:58 AM
I bought a VX-1 when the rebate was going on. Sure did help on the Gills and Crappie.
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Post by: Medic118 on Mar 14, 2007, 08:19 AM
Lowrance X67c- I'm sure once I learn how to use it I will love it even more.
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Post by: pike-perch01 on Mar 14, 2007, 08:48 AM
bought the lowrance x67c and also got the summer transducer.i really like the multi-function.sonar and flasher
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Post by: fshnfool on Mar 14, 2007, 10:16 AM
Vex FL-8 Genz pack and S-cable   ;D   
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Post by: ChenBassHead on Mar 14, 2007, 11:03 AM
I, too, bought an LX-5.  I sold my FL-8 early in the year, and after some financial issues, I was finally able to get the Marcum...Was it worth it?  Absolutely...What a fine tool this is.  Too bad I got it so late in the season...but it's better late than never!
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Post by: PUNISHER on Mar 14, 2007, 11:48 AM
Got a Lowrance X67 this season.
Never had electronics before and man what a difference!
Now I see why people say they wouldn't bother stepping on the ice without them.

A little quality time with the unit on the ice and I've got figured out and dialed in.
Now I'm looking forward to putting it on the boat after ice out. 

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Post by: capt.shay on Mar 14, 2007, 12:03 PM
Shanty was pretty much responsible for my entry in to electronics fishing this year.  I made the decision to purchase a flasher from my readings here and made my decision to go with the VX-1 after reading about it here and learning of the mail in rebate that allowed me to get a true flasher at an affordable price.  I could not be more happy with my decision.  The unit performs as promised and has opened a whole new icefishing experience for me at a working mans price range.

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Post by: WHITETAIL111 on Mar 14, 2007, 12:53 PM
Vexilar FL-18.  If I left it at home ...I'd turn back to go get it.  Thats how much I like using it.  I can't tell you how much time they save in searching for fish if your jigging hole to hole.   I'm sure they are all just great for locating fish.
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Post by: trwrangler on Mar 14, 2007, 01:16 PM
LX-3tc.  Nice unit
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Post by: swampbuckster on Mar 14, 2007, 01:19 PM
I don't have one yet, But because of this site, I am definitely picking one up sometime this summer or fall and will be ready next winter!
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Post by: C.C. on Mar 14, 2007, 02:24 PM
A few years back I got an fl8 because of this site. I decided at the end of last season I was going to upgrade to something with zoom. After doing some research and talking to guys. I decided to go with the Marcum LX5 since they became a site sponsor. I am very glad that I did and couldn't be happier with it.
     Jim
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Post by: esox13 on Mar 14, 2007, 03:44 PM
Vexilar FL-18 Ultra pack - I love it!!! With my step into the technology market for ice fishing I am now in the market for a camera as well.
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Post by: walleye tattoo on Mar 14, 2007, 08:30 PM
VX1 MarCum after getting a Eskimo111 and a Pak shack the old Lowrance flasher just did not cut it.
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Post by: Big Burk on Mar 14, 2007, 09:15 PM
not yet but going to look at a few tomorrow or friday.