Great points by all and have decided I am going to give the LX-7 a try, especially with Cyber Monday deal, save a few bucks to boot. Can always go back to the LX-5i or up if needed.

Thanks Joel!!

Given it’s too easy to fish out of Todd’s ice castle a majority of the time, I think I may splurge on the LX-7. Plus, even on my BWCA ice fishing trip where we do hole hop…..instead of drilling 20+ holes with gas auger…it’s really only 2 holes by hand auger…which I can handle carrying it that far…ha!!!