MarCum LX-5

  • seeds
    Bluff Country
    Posts: 173
    March 17, 2009 at 1:05 am #1300422

    Ya know, I just purchased one tonight on that Reeds $299 special… I’ve had a Vexliar FL-20 now for a couple years and like it a lot. Has any one had any issues with the LX-5 in any aspect? Or if you have any tips on this unit it would be appreciated. Lastly, if any one of you guys think I should leave it new in the box and sell it next season because, the FL-20 rules!… I’m all ears at this point!

    ryno
    Posts: 90
    March 17, 2009 at 2:01 am #759294

    The FL-20 is a nice unit but try the LX-5, run them side by side, use all of the features, and then decide what unit you would like to hold on to. My bet is, if you give the LX-5 a fair shot, you will be looking for a buyer for your FL-20. JMHO

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18100
    March 17, 2009 at 2:09 am #759297

    You got one heck of a deal. I would run them side by side and make up your own mind though. Feature for feauture, the LX5 wins for me. I just upgraded this winter(at a much higher price might I add). However, you may like your 20 better. It’s a very nice unit.

    red89
    Hudson
    Posts: 918
    March 17, 2009 at 2:30 am #759304

    I just bought one tonight too, and have never even used one either. But I have done so much reading on them and came to realize they are much better units, and I have been fishing with an fl-18, which is a fine unit as well. Seems kind of ridiculous to buy one when i have never even tried one, but for that price I didnt even hesitate, almost bought 2.

    biggill
    East Bethel, MN
    Posts: 11321
    March 17, 2009 at 3:17 am #759330

    I’m a little curious as to why they are discounted so heavily at the moment. Someone is taking a major loss on this deal. I heard this deal was run at the Sportshow too.

    Although, I’m thinking of taking adavntage of the situation…

    David Anderson
    Dayton, MN
    Posts: 536
    March 17, 2009 at 3:42 am #759342

    I would say that at $299.00 that is one heck of a deal, especially since Vexilar is for all intense purposes sold out for the year. Obviously Marcum must have overbuilt this year. It’s highly unlikely they will make the same mistake 2 years in a row and this could be a once in a lifetime price.

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    March 17, 2009 at 12:34 pm #759374

    Quote:

    Lastly, if any one of you guys think I should leave it new in the box and sell it next season because, the FL-20 rules!… I’m all ears at this point!

    Yup, you need to sell that piece of junk,….I’ll even get rid of it for you for say,…….$300

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18940
    March 17, 2009 at 2:25 pm #759411

    They still have them. Got mine this morning. Go get em boys.

    Big Lund 20
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Posts: 270
    March 17, 2009 at 2:45 pm #759418

    I just looked at the site and the only LX-5 I see if for $499.

    The VX1 is $299.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18100
    March 17, 2009 at 2:47 pm #759419

    You have to call.

    dtsunde
    St. Cloud, MN
    Posts: 14
    March 17, 2009 at 2:56 pm #759424

    I agree with Matt, sell it. I’ll give you $301.

    I bought one from Scott a couple of years ago and ran it side by side with a Vexilar FL-20. I’ll never use the Vexilar again. I’m keeping my Vexilar for my 2-year old son to use in a couple of years. I don’t want to spoil him with the LX-5!

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18940
    March 17, 2009 at 3:36 pm #759434

    Quote:

    You have to call.

    and soon because they are about out. My brother in Michigan just got his. Unbelievable deal.

    red89
    Hudson
    Posts: 918
    March 17, 2009 at 4:36 pm #759452

    Anybody ask how long it takes them to process the orders or ship them?? The guy didnt really say anything about it.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18940
    March 17, 2009 at 4:53 pm #759455

    Quote:

    Anybody ask how long it takes them to process the orders or ship them?? The guy didnt really say anything about it.

    I didnt ask. I assume slow boat but knowing Reeds we’ll have them this week in Minnesota.

    buzzball
    Posts: 9
    March 17, 2009 at 5:47 pm #759477


    Anyone ask if it is recondition? I also just ordered one but never asked. I dont know why I need 2 lx-5 but hey you never now. For that price I think I might go the He-l.

    benelli-bob
    Eagan, MN
    Posts: 311
    March 18, 2009 at 2:06 am #759672

    I purchased 2 LX-5’s from the show. My intent was to sell one and keep 1. I been wanting one for several years and have been getting by with a FL-8. I was thinking keeping the FL-8 as a spare incase a buddy needed one.
    After using a LX-5 last weekend for the first time I was blown away so much that I am thinking very seriously of keeping the second LX-5 as a spare and selling the FL-8 next season.
    There is no comparison btw the units.
    Now I realize you are comparing to a FL-20.
    I would compare to a Humminbird Ice 55.

    I am not trying to start a war. I really did not expect to be this impressed. WOW!!!

    josh_hanson
    S.E. Minnesota
    Posts: 69
    March 20, 2009 at 2:47 am #760594

    I just received my LX-5 today. Came Fedx, ordered on the 16th.

    red89
    Hudson
    Posts: 918
    March 20, 2009 at 5:20 am #760617

    Got mine today too. I’m pretty darn impressed with that…. only took 3 days. And there is even some ice left to try it on, but gotta work and go to class

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18940
    March 20, 2009 at 1:10 pm #760658

    SWEET!! I’ll be watching for the delivery man today!

    ses
    Mississippi River
    Posts: 168
    March 20, 2009 at 8:23 pm #760837

    Ditto that!

    benihana
    Central MN
    Posts: 80
    March 21, 2009 at 5:19 am #760985

    I ordered mine on Tuesday, and after a mix up with my debit card, they ran it through either late Wednesday or early Thursday morning, and it was delivered this afternoon. Vety impressed!!

    woody_036
    Spooner, Wi
    Posts: 198
    March 23, 2009 at 2:05 pm #761452

    Thanks to everyone that posted this great deal and alerted me to the huge savings. I ordered mine on Friday.

    Does anyone want to buy an FL-8SE Genz pack. I have one for sale. Ha Ha.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18940
    March 23, 2009 at 2:51 pm #761476

    I missed the Fedex guy on Fri!
    Should be back today.

    ses
    Mississippi River
    Posts: 168
    March 23, 2009 at 5:17 pm #761564

    Missed the Fed-Ex guy myself. Called to talk to someone and they are only open Tuesday-Saturday.

    Tuesday can not get here fast enough.

    stevedobie
    Central, MN
    Posts: 478
    March 25, 2009 at 11:55 pm #762628

    I ordered 2 LX5’s, 1 VS825c and a Strike Master Lite yesterday. The Camera and Auger came today. Now thats fast.

    Steve

    Ted Wedul
    holmen, wi
    Posts: 765
    March 26, 2009 at 2:41 pm #762812

    Quote:

    I ordered 2 LX5’s, 1 VS825c and a Strike Master Lite yesterday. The Camera and Auger came today. Now thats fast.

    Steve

    Now that is stepping up to the plate…

    cny tim
    Rome, NY
    Posts: 168
    March 26, 2009 at 5:50 pm #762883

    Quote:

    Anyone ask if it is recondition? I also just ordered one but never asked. I dont know why I need 2 lx-5 but hey you never now. For that price I think I might go the He-l.

    These are brand new units. Due to overstock were providing a great value to our loyal and new customers. Reeds has been doing a fine job getting these out to consumers quick. Call the 800-346-0019 and ask for Jeff. Have your credit card at the ready when you call, there about gone..

    Bob Schultz
    Wausau,Wi
    Posts: 772
    March 27, 2009 at 6:33 pm #763350

    What was the price of the 825C?

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