flashers

[AngryJoe]

I want to buy a vexilar flasher. I saw a good deal on a FL-8se with a dual frequency transducer 9/19. Is this a good unit for fishing lakes up from 5-60 feet? Is this unit good or is it worth spending more on the FL-12,FL-18,FL-20? Do these units have more bells and whistles that I don't need or are they notesly better units? What is the best single frequency for the depths I mentioned-9,12,19?

[jamesdegitz]

I was in the same boat......I went for the FL-12.  It has the flat face and that is a big plus...no place for the water or snow to gather.  Plus it was only $50 more than the FL-8.  Any way you go, you won't be upset.

[djkruszewski]

i currently have the fl-8 with the dual beam transducer.  it is perfect for fishing 3 feet all the way down to 120 feet.  the 9 degree transducer will give you better target separation than the 19 degree.  i will usually use the 19 degree for fishing shallow water, less than 20 feet.  and will use the 9 degree for the deeper water.  keep in mind if you are fishing a pretty steep dropoff and it's only 12-15 feet you would want to use the 9 degree to take away more of your blind spot.  the fl-8 will do almost everything that the other flashers have.  fl-8 doesn't have the bottom lock or auto zoom feature, which isn't a necessity.  good luck, hope this helps in your flasher quest.

[zooplankton]

I'm with djkruszewski, I beleive in the K.I.S.S. method.....I have a Mag sheild for my
fl-8se , keeps the weather off , don't get wrapped up in all of the fancy's .....save
the xtra $ for maggots & the oil people......
                                               Zoo.

[johnnyboy8451234]

I bought a YAKTOM model 1/2 polish 1/2 angry with triple beam high low supertransducers    just remember angry joe..  with even a 1000 dollar flasher  I will still be high hook            ::)You angry mofo  LOL bring your bait bucket so we can get bait after work for the weekend       

[djkruszewski]

I bought a YAKTOM model 1/2 polish 1/2 angry with triple beam high low supertransducers    just remember angry joe..  with even a 1000 dollar flasher  I will still be high hook            ::)You angry mofo  LOL bring your bait bucket so we can get bait after work for the weekend       

huh?

[TJG]

I was in the same boat......I went for the FL-12.  Plus it was only $50 more than the FL-8.

Did u get a Genz pak or the ultra and what did u pay, if u dont mind or pm me.
Thx TJ

[AngryJoe]

I bought a YAKTOM model 1/2 polish 1/2 angry with triple beam high low supertransducers    just remember angry joe..  with even a 1000 dollar flasher  I will still be high hook            ::)You angry mofo  LOL bring your bait bucket so we can get bait after work for the weekend       

  You wampis creek mud head If you call catching 4" blue gill high hook than congrates. Are you a New York state record holder? Think Nottttt!

[johnnyboy8451234]

  You wampis creek mud head If you call catching 4" blue gill high hook than congrates. Are you a New York state record holder? Think Nottttt!

Bla Bla Bla.... so you caught a great big catfish by accident and after you loaded it with lead sinkers it became a NYS record  BLA BLA BLA   

[djkruszewski]

Bla Bla Bla.... so you caught a great big catfish by accident and after you loaded it with lead sinkers it became a NYS record  BLA BLA BLA   

huh!!

[johnnyboy8451234]

huh!!

Angry Joe holds a NYS record for white catfish.. we are  fishing car pool buddies and not so good electricians..  he didnt load it with lead...

[djkruszewski]

ohh!  i was just trying to figure out what was going on!  lol

boy i love tubes!!!

[GrnDay33]

I'm with djkruszewski, I beleive in the K.I.S.S. method.....I have a Mag sheild for my
fl-8se , keeps the weather off , don't get wrapped up in all of the fancy's .....save
the xtra $ for maggots & the oil people......
                                               Zoo.

Same here, I got my FL-8se, and my first time out it snowed, So i bought a mag shield for $7, and fixed the problem. Love my vex, I wouldn't go fishing without it.

[browning13]

Vexilars are awesome but you might want to take a look at the Marcum VX-1. Its a great machine and costs less than a Fl-8. I've fished with my flasher in 65fow with no problems and the interference rejection works great too. just my opinion