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Title: Hummingbird Ice 45
Post by: NYHunter10 on Aug 01, 2022, 08:42 AM
I’m gonna get a flasher this year, looking at the Ice 45 in particular. Has anyone used one? Is it worth it to get the 55 instead? Fishing for mainly perch, crappie, bluegill up to 50’.

Thanks
Title: Re: Hummingbird Ice 45
Post by: ira-akrfc on Aug 02, 2022, 07:38 AM
Hey, NYH -

I've been fishing with the ICE 45 for 6-7 years and love it. I didn't see the advantages of the 55 - 6 color display, and carrying case - being worth the extra $100. Per their own site - "Fits in a 5-gallon bucket: Every ice fisherman has a five gallon bucket. Use yours to transport and protect your ICE Flasher with ease.", which is how I transport mine. No case required. And 6 colors? Never seen one in action, so I can't really comment on the usefulness, but the 3 colors on the ICE 45 seem to do the job for me.

Good luck with whatever you decide.
Title: Re: Hummingbird Ice 45
Post by: Pheasanttail on Aug 02, 2022, 06:26 PM
I bought a 45 in 2013 and haven’t had any issues.  The 55 was not worth the additional $ to me.
Title: Re: Hummingbird Ice 45
Post by: NYHunter10 on Aug 02, 2022, 06:56 PM
Thanks guys, I’ll get the 45. Excited to hit the ice again
Title: Re: Hummingbird Ice 45
Post by: hole_hopper454 on Sep 06, 2022, 08:55 AM
I don't think Humminbird has updated the Ice-45 in about 15 years now. Mine lasted about 6 years before it started acting up. It would have cost $200 for repair plus two way shipping. I'd shy away from humminbird if you haven't already bought it.
Title: Re: Hummingbird Ice 45
Post by: skifisher on Sep 06, 2022, 02:21 PM

I agree with hole_hopper. Vexilar or Marcum a much better choice. IMO
Title: Re: Hummingbird Ice 45
Post by: ship of fools on Sep 08, 2022, 06:22 AM
I agree with hole_hopper. Vexilar or Marcum a much better choice. IMO

You can't go wrong with a used Vexilar FL 18
Title: Re: Hummingbird Ice 45
Post by: hawg on Sep 08, 2022, 06:54 AM
You can't go wrong with a used Vexilar FL 18
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