Learned a lesson today about flashers!

For years I ran a fl8 and was very happy with it. Last year I bought a Marcum VX-1 and for the most part was very happy with it. Today, I fished the Croix, some of the time in 38-42 feet of water. I gotta tell ya, I had a very hard time picking up my jig down there, just not enough power! I’ll be upgrading to another unit next year, that’s for sure! Now I wonder what I’ve been missing with a stronger unit. The LX-5 is at the top my list, but I’d like to hear more about the new Birds too.

Hey Brian,

I run my LX-5 along side with a lot of customers flashers. I have yet to see one that gives a clearer view of my presentation than that Marcum!! Spending 90% of my winter staring at the flasher really really REALLY makes you appreciate the Marcum technology. I would NEVER be without bottom lock either. You’ll love it Brian!! Probably be a good time to jump, because I doubt you’ll have much of a problem selling your used stuff right now.

Lastly keep in mind IF your fishing in a current area the additional depth may have your presentation pushed down current to the extent you can’t mark it well. If this is the case it is critical you drill 2 sets of holes in which you fish up current from your flashers hole.

Flashers hole……..Sounds funny.

Chris,

Wow! I hardly never fish rivers through the ice, I never even thought of that! Thanks for the tip, makes perfect sense. You’re still not talking me out of my new toy though!

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Lastly keep in mind IF your fishing in a current area the additional depth may have your presentation pushed down current to the extent you can’t mark it well. If this is the case it is critical you drill 2 sets of holes in which you fish up current from your flashers hole.

Flashers hole……..Sounds funny.

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Thats exactly what I do I have a hole outside the shack downstream from my jigs which is where the end up anyways, Sorry Brian I guess thats one piece of advice I left out today

That’s what I love about fishing, learn something new everyday! jj, I told you that I had some minnows for you!

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For years I ran a fl8 and was very happy with it. Last year I bought a Marcum VX-1 and for the most part was very happy with it. Today, I fished the Croix, some of the time in 38-42 feet of water. I gotta tell ya, I had a very hard time picking up my jig down there, just not enough power! I’ll be upgrading to another unit next year, that’s for sure! Now I wonder what I’ve been missing with a stronger unit. The LX-5 is at the top my list, but I’d like to hear more about the new Birds too.

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Have I got a deal for you Brian!!

MarCum LX-5

I use an FL-8 now, and i really like it in comparision to the showdown.
I havent had any problems picking my bait up in upwards of 45ft… havent fished any deeper yet though!