Author Topic: Buying a flasher (Read 2152 times)

Hardwaternut46 · « **on:** Nov 05, 2016, 07:20 PM »

Finally going to buy a flasher would like some input on what to buy , what do you like to use and why. Thanks for any advice

Wavfire06 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 05, 2016, 08:01 PM »

It all depends on what your budget is and a few other things but for the value a humminbird ice 35 is great into flasher I had one tell I upgraded this year I caught so many more fish than I did before I got it

appleye · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 05, 2016, 10:43 PM »

May want to check the electronics board down below. Every unit made has been debated and reviewed. Also do some you tube on the different models and see what might work for you. You don't have to spend a lot of money to catch fish.

Good luck.

javabone · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 05, 2016, 10:48 PM »

Hi, four straight flasher, any of the humminbird are great. I started with a 35 and it is great. I would say find a sonar unit, most birds have flasher screen and sonar. I think you can find a helix 5 for $200. You can also send in the open water transducer that comes with it and get an ice Ducer for free. Not sure if many people realize that. I made my own shuttle out of pvc and put it in a back pack.

Dagger281 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 25, 2016, 10:22 PM »

Marcum troller 2.0 Best value on the market!

chilly-willy · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 25, 2016, 11:12 PM »

I own two lowrance units a elite 4x and a x67c got to fish with a buddy with a vexilar.. his vex put my lowrace to shame when the lowrance unit gets cold the screen slows down on my lcd lowrace units and cold never phased the vex !! I know hummingbird helix 5 and lowrace hook 5 etc.. are all that for soft water but when my lowrace gets cold it gets slow.. If I was to get another I would go for vexilar.. my self..

diesel2012 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 26, 2016, 12:17 AM »

Started out with a Humminbird 35. Good flasher but seemed loud to me. For some reason I just didn't like the noise so I would up getting a Marcum LX7 and absolutely love it. So many things you can do with it and absolutely quiet obviously. Like previous posters have stated, a lot of it depends on your budget. Find a store that has them all on display and play with them and see what you like. Best thing to do when it comes to picking out electronics.

Jdoub · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 26, 2016, 09:49 AM »

I bought the Vexilar FL20 double vision last winter. I absolutely love it! My son regularly utilizes the camera. He loves videoing the action with his phone.
I use the flasher. This device should be at the absolute top of any ice fisherman's wishlist. Our fish catching production skyrocketed when comparing before and after performance.

vicster · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 29, 2016, 09:23 PM »

Entry level the Bird Ice 35 is most bang for your buck imho, bout 300 bucks. If your willing to spend more Marcum and Vex make some great units in addition to the hummingbirds.

Squarehog · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 29, 2016, 09:54 PM »

I bought a vexilar fl18 pro pac 2 a couple years back. I love it. I run it for like 18 straight hours and it still reads 80% battery. And it has great visibility in any conditions and it is built so solid and nice. It does everything I want an ice flasher to do and does it perfect.

BigSage · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 30, 2016, 06:51 PM »

Any Flasher is better than no flasher. I have the Showdown Dual Beam. 6 years old and going strong

monk38 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 30, 2016, 10:17 PM »

I have a lx-5, can't compare to others.... but I love it, game changer for me!

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 01, 2016, 09:23 AM »

Quote from: BigSage on Nov 30, 2016, 06:51 PM

Any Flasher is better than no flasher.

x2, couldn't have said it better

TylerL92 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 03, 2016, 02:04 AM »

Has anyone had any experience with the vex FL18 in the Genz pack? Thoughts?

happyheber · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 03, 2016, 06:00 AM »

Has anyone had any experience with the vex FL18 in the Genz pack? Thoughts
best bang for your buck . I have three of them for my friends and family. I fish
on FLX 28

iceman260 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 03, 2016, 06:10 AM »

I have been using vexilar fl18 genz pack for many years, they are bullet proof .

missoulafish · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 03, 2016, 08:30 AM »

X2 what Iceman said.

Hutchmt · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 09:15 PM »

Anyone have experience with the Deeper Pro? I'm hoping I didn't make a mistake in buying it, but figured why not since I like to move around to the next spot when I'm on the ice.

TylerL92 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 11:11 PM »

Well I picked the vexillar up getting real excited for the first day on the hard water

NorthernAngler · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 08:59 AM »

I saw a couple flashers on the ice last year, one was pretty good looking, the other was a drunk dude running..

Mtwolfer · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 09:36 AM »

Quote from: appleye on Nov 05, 2016, 10:43 PM

May want to check the electronics board down below. Every unit made has been debated and reviewed. Also do some you tube on the different models and see what might work for you. You don't have to spend a lot of money to catch fish.

Good luck.

where is this electronics board you speak of?

missoulafish · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 09:49 AM »

here you go.... http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=74.0

SpitzoMT · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 04:04 PM »

Quote from: NorthernAngler on Dec 06, 2016, 08:59 AM

I saw a couple flashers on the ice last year, one was pretty good looking, the other was a drunk dude running..

tfdoke · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 09:09 AM »

I love my Marcum lx-5. Just a word of advice...once you buy one and start using it don't ever say "ah, i will fish this time without it" because you will miss it on the ice

. They are game-changers.

3300 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 09:20 AM »

Quote from: tfdoke on Dec 07, 2016, 09:09 AM

I love my Marcum lx-5. Just a word of advice...once you buy one and start using it don't ever say "ah, i will fish this time without it" because you will miss it on the ice . They are game-changers.

i forgot mine once and got onto the ice and found out i forgot it. i had to go all of the way home to grab it. it's kinda like that when you forget your bait too.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=331371.0

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 10:13 AM »

Quote from: 3300 on Dec 07, 2016, 09:20 AM

i forgot mine once and got onto the ice and found out i forgot it. i had to go all of the way home to grab it. it's kinda like that when you forget your bait too.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=331371.0

Haha this is terrible but true. Not as bad if you are just running flags all day and relaxing, but sitting there over the hole can get pretty frustrating without the electronics...what has ice fishing come to?! haha

missoulafish · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 10:16 AM »

Forgot mine last year one time. Too far to drive back.
Guy next to me in the general area had his fl18 with him but he wasn't using it and didn't plan on using it. Told me to use it.... Was very grateful for him lol:)

BK_Fisherman · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 10:12 PM »

I agree, they are all better than the alternative of NO FLASHER....it all depends on what is important to you individually, your fishing style, and budget. I have used all three, and I personally fell in love with the Marcum 8" digital LCD screen, but that's not to say you can't catch just as many fish with a Vexilar or Humminbird unit. The Marcum is just mesmerizing to look at

mtoutdoorsman · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 10:37 PM »

^ for me I disliked the LCD screen, don't get me wrong it was great, but I fell in love with watching the spinning Vexilar even the sound gets me

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Author Topic: Buying a flasher (Read 2152 times)

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