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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: slabslayer on November 04, 2014, 07:35:21 PM
Title: VEXILAR FLX-28 first day on water
Post by: slabslayer on November 04, 2014, 07:35:21 PM
Put my FLX-28 on the water for the first time today. Wind was brutal and I didn't last long enough to really learn or try anything. But I really like the unit. I never got out of 4 color mode, wanted to try the 5 color, but just too unpleasant. The zoom features are awesome! The seperation and clarity of the screen at 15 feet was amazing compared to my FL-18. In the shallows, less than 5 feet, I think the FL-18 preforms a little better. But I'll know more when I do a side by side comparison on a better day. I want to see how they read next to each other; is there any interference, how do they preform at different depths, in the weeds, lure pick-up at different depths, etc. I'll put the FLX-28 thru its paces and let everyone know how it stacks up next to the FL-18. Meanwhile here's a couple screenshots from today. The crappie at 6 feet didn't have a chance!
Title: Re: VEXILAR FLX-28 first day on water
Post by: g on November 05, 2014, 07:05:28 PM
Congrats on the new unit. Would like to get a new unit in the near future. Still love my fl 18 though. Keep us posted on your comparison results.
Title: Re: VEXILAR FLX-28 first day on water
Post by: buster on November 06, 2014, 02:36:36 PM
Very cool, was the 28 everything you expected, looking forward to checking it out, unfortunately I won't be able to come to Alum this Saturday, but am planning on being there on the 15th
Tight lines, Ty
Title: Re: VEXILAR FLX-28 first day on water
Post by: slabslayer on November 06, 2014, 03:22:52 PM
I think it's going to be. The target separation is awesome! I think it might actually be possible to tell if a fish sucks your waxie or spike off the ice jig. I'm not 100% sure on that one, but guessing by the size return echo I got on a 1/32oz jig with low gain in 11 feet of water I think it might be fairly easy to see your jig change size when a fish sucks the bait off. But after playing around with it for 20 minutes on a windy, bouncy jon boat I was impressed. And I think I'll be even more impressed the more I learn the unit. I never got out of auto mode to try shallow or weed mode. I also never got to try the 5 color display, which I think will be a great feature with tiny ice jigs and flies. I'll update this thread as I learn more and continue field testing.
Title: Re: VEXILAR FLX-28 first day on water
Post by: Saw guy on November 06, 2014, 04:57:53 PM
Got mine at the end of last season. Awesome on Erie. The separation is incredible. Good luck with it! Enjoy!
Title: Re: VEXILAR FLX-28 first day on water
Post by: snowcone on November 07, 2014, 06:44:14 PM
hey slab im thinkin smoke detector because your hut will glow and hum with all that space gear... ;D
Title: Re: VEXILAR FLX-28 first day on water
Post by: slabslayer on November 07, 2014, 09:18:22 PM
Yep, wait till you see it this winter! ;D My shanty will be complete with auxiliary charging port and aerated baitwell too. New one man shanty with rod locker that will hold 12 ice combos. I can't wait for the ice! Clam rocks!
Title: Re: VEXILAR FLX-28 first day on water
Post by: snowcone on November 07, 2014, 10:24:20 PM