kristmas725
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best flasher for approx $400?
I'm in the hunt for my first flasher very soon. And as the title says im not lookin to spend more than $400ish. My buddy has an vexilar fl-8 and I like it but I want somethin with a lil more to it. Maybe something with a bottom zoom? Just curious of what other guys have and what they like. Currently I'm lean in towards a vexilar or a hummingbird. Opinions please and thank you!
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paramedicjake
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/12 00:03:13
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Your best bet is to talk to guys that have many different types , ask a lot of questions , see the goods , the bad , and the ugliest .
I have a Marcum Showdown , I will not hit the ice without it . Top is top , bottom is bottom , there is you jig , there is the fish . No spinning wheel , red lines , green lines . That is what I like , also only have $200.00 in it off a guy here . Look at a bunch , Buy what suits you and your water .
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paramedicjake
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/12 00:04:47
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FYI if you let me know I will let you look at my showdown , I am in Oil City . I will be hitting the ice a couple of times a week .
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/12 16:36:50
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I have a humming bird ice 35 , 300 bucks new had it for 4 years works real well with other flashers in the same hut and it has a big screen , three colors which makes it easier to read the fish to your jig , just a good choice for the money in my opinion .
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/12 17:20:25
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I also have the Humminbird Ice 35. I absolutely love it. huge screen.
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/12 18:25:43
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Bought a fl-18 off a board member 2 years ago for around $200. I've never used anything else, but I can say its definitly made a huge change in my icefishing ability. No longer sitting there wondering if I'm over fish or not.
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kristmas725
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/13 08:16:11
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Thanks for the info fellas! At the moment im leaning towards the ice 45 and ice 55. Ive found then within $50 or so of one another and i like the features of them a lil more for the same money compared to the vexilars. Still deciding tho as I dont have the money gathered up for any of them yet. Any more info is greatly appreciated still!
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kristmas725
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/13 08:17:30
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Also paramedic, is that the one thats about 8" tall and has the vertical readout?
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paramedicjake
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/14 14:41:57
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It is the vertical readout . I tested out 3 different flashers before I spent my hard earned money . I talked to allot of guys on the ice , I.E. the guys with the fish in the bucket , not a few on the ice . I have had a bunch of guys lean over my shoulder and watch and ask questions . You should do the same before you spend the money . Good luck .
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/01/26 10:30:31
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I lucked out! I've been looking at the Marcum Showdown 5.6 for a couple years now and I was fortunate to find one locally AND on sale! Picked it up at Eire Sports Store for 299.99. What a difference, like many guys say, "how did I ever fish without a sonar". My 2nd choice would have been a Marcum VX-1 Pro.
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kristmas725
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/02/02 20:03:03
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Thanks for all the info! Ended up getting a vexilar fl-18. Now just to get the time off from work to use it!
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2014/02/04 19:10:20
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Re: best flasher for approx $400?
2015/11/07 12:02:57
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The FL-18 is a good flasher. I also like the Humminbird Ice 45 and the MarCum LX-5i in the same price range. Humminbirds last forever. MarCum have super target separation.
post edited by Admin - 2015/11/12 08:21:05
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