lx5 or 6 or 7

[robbyc]

so ive been doing alot of research on the lx-7. I think its absolutely an amazing unit by the looks of it. But there are many mixed reviews. Could any of you members please give me feed back on a few questions i have about the unit please. I was wondering on how the unit holds up in 100-130 feet of water. if it picks up a 1/2 or 3/8 oz jig at that depth. Assuming that this unit is bug free and has the latest software update , will i be happy using this unit in graph mode split with vertical flasher. Please any info would be greatly appreciated.
thanks a ton
robbyc

[Cub]

My 7 works perfect at that depth..I use the graph and verticle zoom..I mostly use 1/2 ounce tube jigs..

[Fontona19]

I used mostly 3/8oz jigs in over 100' with no issues last year. It has been a great unit for me.

[robbyc]

thanks guys 

[slymer83]

got my new Marcum LX7 today looks perttyyy nice an upgrade and switch from Vexilar fl-12 lots of nice features and an 8 in screen as i am finding it harder to see without my glasses lol

[chompers]

Mine came 2 days ago also. Can't wait to use it.lets break em in slymer !!

[Clear_Ice]

As soon as my fl-18 pukes, ill be switching over to one of those!

[slymer83]

I'm ready chompers ... gonna do more wading for walleye this year theennnn i'll b ready for some ice

[PsychologicalPerch]

its a fantastic device

[timberwolf204]

congratulations on the lx7 would love to see them work. I have a vexilar fl-20. almost bought a lx-5 when i bought mine. no one had any around here to compare too. I hear good things on them.

[Fontona19]

You guys will be very pleased. Its easily the best money I have spent for ice fishing. 

[codewordcs1]

As soon as my fl-18 pukes, ill be switching over to one of those!

They'll have 4 or 5 new models out by the time that happens. 

[jumbo chaser]

Ya if you wait til the vexilar dies you will be waiting about 40 years

[Clear_Ice]

Ya if you wait til the vexilar dies you will be waiting about 40 years

Looks like I will be letting my fishing partner use it then. When I get enough saved up to buy an LX7 that is haha

[spikes]

I am looking into upgrading from a vex and like all the features of the lx7.   Do many of you anglers use a camera?   I was deciding to upgrade to the 9 or look at a camera next season.   

[eiderz]

I am looking into upgrading from a vex and like all the features of the lx7.   Do many of you anglers use a camera?   I was deciding to upgrade to the 9 or look at a camera next season.

Cameras are nice for clear water on sunny days, not so good in stained water, dark days or with heavy snow cover. I have the Marcum 825 camera which I believe is equivalent to the lx-9 camera. It's a great unit but I like them seperate especially since the camera seems to eat batteries much faster than a flasher.

[spikes]

The stand alone camera do they have DVR and video out?   

[jumbo chaser]

Ya the vexilar camera does . But I don't use the camera much just use to check structure and wat kinda fish is under me because it gets in the way because I catch over 150 fish a day and the cord really p---ses me off it really gets in the way

[eiderz]

The stand alone camera do they have DVR and video out?

The Marcum's have video out.  What jumbo chaser said can be true, you need to drill a second hole for the camera, 4-6 feet away from your jig hole to avoid constant tangles. But it's both cool and informative to watch how the fish react to your jig, well worth the extra effort. You can learn a lot very quickly.

[jumbo chaser]

I will try that this year thanks for the info

[Eastwesterner]

I am a lifelong vexilar user and am curious about marcum'so line of finders.  I run a fl 22 and have run everything below that.  The 22 has been ok but I have issues with the 3 way transducer and now it's out of production.   I have no problem spending money on my fishing gear but I'm not ready to jump on a 28 just yet.   I've seen a lot of serious tournament fishermen using the LX 5.  I would like opinions on the marcum units especially from those who have run both brands so there is a frame of reference.   Also if the LX 7 and 9 are better units.  Thanks in advance.  I can't believe I have to ask but I fish with no one that has a marcum so I can see for myself.

[esox_magnum]

I was a dedicated Vex owner untill the day a friend set his LX-5 next to my FL-18, A week later I had an LX-5 and never a regret since.... That was in 2007 or so, now run LX-7's and at first didnt use it alot but the more I used it and learned to fine tune it the less I liked my 5....Differences are the LX has finer sharper lines, better seperation, no need for LP mode, comes with case,zoom anywhere in the water colum.....My 7 is even more with all the screen options, no need to adjust for depth, customizable colors for your preference....Like having a big screen HD TV for a flasher....

[Agronomist_at_IA]

IMO the 22 is a better flasher then the LX5. So your not missing anything there. Has far as the lx6,7,9. They aren't bad units, and can do a few different display options and stuff.  That's a series either guys love or hate. Personally I'm not a big fan of the digital type stuff. Whenever I've used one or fished with someone who has they always seem to be messing around with settings trying to get it "dialed" in. I've seen it cost guys fish messing with those things.

To each is their own, but if you leave the fl22 I wouldn't downgrade to an lx5. I'd either go to the lx7 or to a flx28.

[nodakclam19]

Esox we all know by now that you market the marcums hard and have a one sided opinion. And eastwesterner just go look at the electronics thread. You'll find many posts on the same subjects.

[hamms]

I use lx7 and love it! I loved the lx5 display compared to the fl20 I had. I have used my buddy's 22 and I just don't like that flat screen and big wide marks. I liked the fl18 best out of the vex units...

[J_Edwards]

I'd fish with a LX-3tc before I'd touch any FL-22 or lower.  I definitely wouldn't consider the 22 as good as a LX-5 or even the LX-3tc.   I don't know how anyone could stand to look at those giant blobs on zoom, those vexilars just do not seem very crisp after using MarCum for a year.  I am fully aware this is My Own Opinion and no where near any factual evidence of one being better than the other in anyway shape or form.  BUT, having fished with both, many times over, I would grab the MarCum every time.

[esox_magnum]

Esox we all know by now that you market the marcums hard and have a one sided opinion. And eastwesterner just go look at the electronics thread. You'll find many posts on the same subjects.

 Market??? I have no vested interest I pay retail just like everyone else just feel Marcum has the advantage , We have run the LX against the FL series, all of them and have seen the subtle differences there is between the 2 brands...Just basing what I say from what I have seen and experienced first hand....Even my rookie wife made me sell her FL-18 and took my LX-5 and threatened to divorce me if I ever bought her another Vex, she couldnt see or read her screen but easily understood and could clearly read mine with both units side by side....

[Eastwesterner]

What advantages does the new 9 offer over the other units?

[Buckshots]

It has a camera.

[Chad Peterson]

It all comes down to what your comfortable using. I've used them all and they all have good features, but I like it simple. Using what works and I have been using a FL-8se for years with no problems. Plus,the cost comes into play. Just my option.