Ice fishing

  • mapturtle
    Posts: 2
    September 8, 2017 at 4:34 pm #1714233

    What’s a good marcum to start with???

    crappie55369
    Mound, MN
    Posts: 5757
    September 8, 2017 at 4:35 pm #1714234

    you can start and end with an LX-5 IMO, but if you want a lower priced model an LX -1 and LX-3 are good units too

    mapturtle
    Posts: 2
    September 8, 2017 at 4:39 pm #1714236

    I kinda was thinking about one of the digital models like the lx6 or the lx6s

    Brennon Nielson
    Posts: 160
    September 8, 2017 at 4:46 pm #1714237

    i really debated the lx6 but ultimately went with a 7 for the purpose of having a bigger screen and i have not regretted it 1 bit!!

    bigstorm
    Southern WI
    Posts: 1440
    September 8, 2017 at 4:48 pm #1714239

    When I got my LX6, the price was substantially less than the LX7 (it was a late season sale). I have no regrets going with the LX6

    Sam
    St.Francis
    Posts: 384
    September 8, 2017 at 5:44 pm #1714241

    None go with a humminbird ice 35 they are 299 and are a pretty damn good flasher

    eyeguy507
    SE MN
    Posts: 5205
    September 8, 2017 at 7:17 pm #1714253

    You could pick up a gently used ice 55 for $300. The digital readout and soft case are a bonus. Mine going strong after 6 years.

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    September 8, 2017 at 8:58 pm #1714272

    Flashers are a one trick pony stone age tool. 2d will be the new wave.

    Eelpoutguy
    Farmington, Outing
    Posts: 10366
    September 9, 2017 at 9:12 am #1714305

    Us professionals exclusively use a LX6. whistling

    They seem to consistently out fish that other brand. whistling whistling

    Why is my nose growing? jester

    maddogg
    Posts: 412
    September 9, 2017 at 9:26 am #1714308

    I have a LX6 and like it very much. If you’re a hole hopper the 6 would be ideal.

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    September 9, 2017 at 9:34 am #1714309

    Lx6 is a nice portable. My lx5 is going on 15 years old. Still a great machine. The lx6 is great if you continue to play / learn the settings. Lx5 more or less is plug and go.

    Also since you specifically asked about Marcum products I hope you receive more good info. I’m sure someone can open a Marcum bashing thread some where else with the understanding they all help you catch more fish

    marvins
    Kansas
    Posts: 62
    September 9, 2017 at 5:10 pm #1714331

    LX5 6 or 7.I use the old LX5 and a LX7 and love both. Get a 5 if you want to have minimum setup and awesome performance and a 6 or 7 if you want more techie stuff.

    31lifer
    Posts: 152
    September 19, 2017 at 8:59 pm #1716148

    I would say the one the says Vexilar Fl-20 on it.

    Tom Sawvell
    Inactive
    Posts: 9559
    September 20, 2017 at 6:46 am #1716179
    mapturtle wrote:

    What’s a good marcum to start with???

    Brand doesn’t matter, just make sure it works

    Ryan Wilson
    Posts: 333
    September 20, 2017 at 7:41 am #1716190

    I got a VX-1i 3 seasons ago and it’s been my best ice fishing pusrchase to date. Unfortunately, it’s been discontinued due to the new M Series (brushless motor). The VX-1i, at the time, was Marcum’s cheapest model for ~$300. Any Marcum should do just fine, it pretty much comes down to budget and availability.

    Eelpoutguy
    Farmington, Outing
    Posts: 10366
    September 20, 2017 at 10:39 am #1716228
    biggill wrote:

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>crappie55369 wrote:</div>
    Get a marxilarbird

    I prefer the Lowmarxilarbirdmin.

    Thread closed! rotflol

    sorry pug I’ve been meaning to steel your line for quite sometime now.

    Aaron Drier
    Posts: 61
    September 22, 2017 at 6:41 pm #1716683

    I have the LX7 and Showdown single beam, and love both of them. Just more bells and whistles with the LX series.

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