Second Flasher?

  • NoFish
    Posts: 45
    December 27, 2012 at 12:53 pm #1304546

    So being a bit slow to evolve I have spent some time (and will spend more time) getting used to my new LX-6. So far I love it, but I’m in the two flasher camp. The old man doesn’t get out on the ice much so I sometimes steal his old FL-8, but I would consider myself in the market for a good second flasher as sales start happening later this season. So what do you guys use as a second flasher? I will default to an FL8 unless you can convince me to go the MarCum or Humminbird units in the same capacity. I could also be talked in to an FL-12. Do you guys think that range of flasher is worth stepping up to for a second unit?

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13661
    December 27, 2012 at 1:03 pm #1124282

    What is the purpose of the 2nd flasher? do you guide? is it just there for “in case”? Buddies that don’t own one? I own multiple flashers, but I have kept them the same platform. Just easier for me with clients to explain what they are seeing. I’m making the change over to Marcum this year, so its a pretty big financial leap!

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22550
    December 27, 2012 at 1:12 pm #1124286

    If it’s for a buddy, I recommend this one…

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    December 27, 2012 at 1:31 pm #1124291

    G,

    I didn’t know you fished with Kooty.

    Phil Bauerly
    Walker, MN - Leech Lake
    Posts: 866
    December 27, 2012 at 1:36 pm #1124293

    Have you considered a LCD combo with a gps and chip? I picked up an Elite 4 combo and mounted it on an old blue box. I love it. I still bring my vex 80% of the time. It just depends on how good of unit you need and if you already have GPS I guess.

    shaley
    Milford IA
    Posts: 2178
    December 27, 2012 at 2:05 pm #1124304

    For just a back up or spare for the money you cant beat the Marcum VX-1,similar fetures to a FL-18 at a much lower cost…

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18722
    December 27, 2012 at 2:48 pm #1124317

    Marcum VX-1 would be a nice choice.

    cat-stevens
    Rochester,MN
    Posts: 449
    December 27, 2012 at 2:59 pm #1124321

    Quote:

    Marcum VX-1 would be a nice choice.

    X2

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    Inactive
    MN - 55082
    Posts: 1644
    December 27, 2012 at 5:04 pm #1124360

    If not a second, then most certainly as a third unit, I highly recommend a Hbird. A used lx5 would be my next choice followed by a stolen fl22 with the smurf ducer.

    slipperybob
    Lil'Can, MN
    Posts: 1424
    December 27, 2012 at 5:59 pm #1124381

    Second flasher use…

    For me, I like to just leave one in the shelter and hole hop with another one outside. That means I prefer to have the second flasher the same. Afterall you get used to seeing the same thing. It all just depends on your reason for getting a second flasher for.

    millerman
    Red Wing, MN
    Posts: 627
    December 27, 2012 at 7:27 pm #1124430

    I would go with the one with the best CUSTOMER SERVICE!

    millerman
    Red Wing, MN
    Posts: 627
    December 27, 2012 at 7:28 pm #1124431

    Quote:

    If it’s for a buddy, I recommend this one…

    Looks like BK!

    NoFish
    Posts: 45
    December 27, 2012 at 11:52 pm #1124544

    Quote:

    If it’s for a buddy, I recommend this one…

    I fish alone enough as it is…..

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