Author Topic: lowrance x67ice (Read 2403 times)

olefish · « **on:** Feb 25, 2010, 12:48 AM »

Well I finally did it and ordered a fish finder for ice fishing. I went with the Lowrance because of it being a flasher and a pixel screen combination unit which I can use all year long. I know other units can be used the same way but with my $$$ to spend this was the best buy for the money. It should be here for next weekend. So watch out fish.

Moose-51 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 01:00 AM »

You might be skeptical it was worth it the first 10-30 minutes you use it. But I can speak for everyone else I bet, once you get that sucker figured out you'll be amazed you ever fished without one.

wyofisher · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 07:36 AM »

That was my first choice too --- but I was not patient enough to wait so I got a Humminbird ice 45 and have NO regrets

LT · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 07:38 AM »

Quote from: MooseJuice on Feb 25, 2010, 01:00 AM

You might be skeptical it was worth it the first 10-30 minutes you use it. But I can speak for everyone else I bet, once you get that sucker figured out you'll be amazed you ever fished without one.

That's the danged truth, I'll never fish "blind" again. Don LT/Iceshnaty Mod

Ouzel · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 10:09 AM »

Quote from: MooseJuice on Feb 25, 2010, 01:00 AM

You might be skeptical it was worth it the first 10-30 minutes you use it. But I can speak for everyone else I bet, once you get that sucker figured out you'll be amazed you ever fished without one.

Keep the book handy to read up on its operation. during your first few outings with it.

Sure nice to be bouncing a jig on bottom in 80 FOW and be able to see a cruiser come into the cone at 25 FOW and reel the jig to his depth and get a hook up.

Like Don says " you'll never fish blind again"

jiga_guppy · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 10:11 AM »

I have ice fished blind my whole life. I am 32 yrs old now and for the last 3 yrs I keep sayn by next ice season I'm going to have a fish finder.I always dink around and wait till the ice is almost here and say well next year I will get one and never do. I know that they have their advantages and make finding fish that are suspended alot easier than going blind tryn to find them. I was wondering if anyone has used the showdown and what they think if they have.This is what i am considering getting I don't mind flashers but really like the idea of the vertical screen of the showdown. Any help would be great

doublehaul · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 10:17 AM »

I vote no. Use the search option in electronics/gear. There are many, many, many discussions on this subject.

LT · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 10:59 AM »

True, true, wealth of info in electronics thread and JigaGuppy would also appreciate any input you have in a short pm, I have already expressed to him my love for with my Marcum (a sponser of our site btw) Don
LT/Iceshanty Modest guy

trogdor · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 01:38 PM »

Quote from: LT on Feb 25, 2010, 07:38 AM

That's the danged truth, I'll never fish "blind" again. Don LT/Iceshnaty Mod

I have never felt so disabled ice fishing as when my vex stopped working.

I had a friend back in MN who drove all the way to Lake Mille Lacs, drove the shanty to his spot, got everything set, and realized he left his electronics back home. He just packed back up and went home

LT · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 03:41 PM »

Quote from: trogdor on Feb 25, 2010, 01:38 PM

I had a friend back in MN who drove all the way to Lake Mille Lacs, drove the shanty to his spot, got everything set, and realized he left his electronics back home. He just packed back up and went home

...which is exactly what I would have done too...that and leaving my little container of frozen perch eyes in the freezer.

jopes · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 03:57 PM »

I used a old eagle optima for ice fishing back in the 90's then moved out of ice land. now that I am back I have been using it out here in Wyoming, but the problem is if it is much below zero it will stop working because it is too cold. I will be finding a marcum or vex over the summer months for next years ice season, and possibly a camera. I am sure with a camera I could get the wife out on the ice more cause she could see the fish.

wyo700 · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 05:55 PM »

you are going to love it. i have had mine for two years now and you will be amazed on how much it will help you. you will catch more fish i guarantee it.

jjc155 · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 06:01 PM »

Mine just came from Reeds a couple of days ago and while I have not fished with it yet (hopefully this weekend) but the initial set up seemed alot easier than I thought that it was going to be. Seems like a real nice setup and pretty solid unit. I ordered mine from Reeds as they were about 30 bucks cheaper than everyone else, had em instock (atleast last week) and had free shipping on it. Cost was 269 NIB.

J-

Papinner · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 06:03 PM »

I used mine today in 30ft. of water to find crappies suspended in 16-22 fow. without the finder I would have never been able to locate the fish. I've never been able to find let alone catch crappies and this week alone I've caught over 30 in the last two days, not bad considering I was fishing from 10am to 1pm. Your gonna love it its a great machine.

olefish · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 26, 2010, 12:02 AM »

Thank you all, I have been pretty lucky at caching fish of all types except crappie and I hope to locate a few of them.

pinks · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 26, 2010, 03:09 PM »

Quote from: jiga_guppy on Feb 25, 2010, 10:11 AM

I have ice fished blind my whole life. I am 32 yrs old now and for the last 3 yrs I keep sayn by next ice season I'm going to have a fish finder.I always dink around and wait till the ice is almost here and say well next year I will get one and never do. I know that they have their advantages and make finding fish that are suspended alot easier than going blind tryn to find them. I was wondering if anyone has used the showdown and what they think if they have.This is what i am considering getting I don't mind flashers but really like the idea of the vertical screen of the showdown. Any help would be great

I have a SHOWDOWN Fishfinder, It is very accurate, but you have to watch it constantly because the screen is so narrow. If you turn your head for just a few seconds and a fish goes by, you will probably miss it.

elway · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 26, 2010, 07:13 PM »

Quote from: jiga_guppy on Feb 25, 2010, 10:11 AM

I have ice fished blind my whole life. I am 32 yrs old now and for the last 3 yrs I keep sayn by next ice season I'm going to have a fish finder.I always dink around and wait till the ice is almost here and say well next year I will get one and never do. I know that they have their advantages and make finding fish that are suspended alot easier than going blind tryn to find them. I was wondering if anyone has used the showdown and what they think if they have.This is what i am considering getting I don't mind flashers but really like the idea of the vertical screen of the showdown. Any help would be great

I have a showdown and it's awesome. It's very easy to use and have not had a single problem with it.

LT · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 27, 2010, 09:14 AM »

Those Showdowns are used very extensively on the In-Fishermen Ice Fishing segments...whatever that means.
Don LT/MFF/Iceshasnty MOd

BSTIME · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 27, 2010, 12:45 PM »

I ordered a X67c in December and it was backordered for months. So I cancelled. I will try Reeds. I like the look of that Cabelas ice pack especially the transducer float system, but it does not seem to be available anymore.
I use an old eagle now and it works good, it is just falling apart and it sucks down 6 volt batteries. Also the transducer is mounted on a metal rod and is a boat type skimmer, so it is somewhat difficult to use. You have to get it dead level in the hole. I had a showdown in my hand but decided against it because of the lack of scrolling history it shows on the screen. Like the previous post mentioned, if you look away you could miss something. I also like all the other features in a fish finder, like all the zooming options, sensitivity levels etc.

AJL · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 27, 2010, 02:54 PM »

I've got a showdown and works as advertised. The battery lasts for an easy 24 hours and the unit is very sensitive. I love it. Oh and the price is right. Good luck finding one.
Alan

olefish · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 05, 2010, 11:30 AM »

Its here but I am in Casper watching the 1A 2A basketball tourney, so next weekend will be my first time to try it.

Thickerthin · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 06, 2010, 12:22 PM »

Howdy, had a x67 for several years now, also use it on the boat, love it, easy to read screen even on a bright sunny day, gotta say its a good choice. Little brother and I have been using fishfinders for 15 years or so on the ice, couldn't live without one now. Kinda like going from sticks to tip ups, whole new world.

filetandrelease · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 13, 2010, 06:50 AM »

I have an vex 18 and it works great ,and on my second year with a 67c for the price it has a lot to offer , I fish for eyes and perch , and I use it on graph mode , and get the other transducer and take to the boat , I've been around some type of fish finder for almost 30 years now can't even think of being without one , going fishing with out it is like going half dressed

mealworm · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 13, 2010, 11:24 AM »

yup there sweet little units,enjoy

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