Vex Transducers

[Wagz]

So I need to get a new Ice Ducer for my Vex.
I see they now have 9 12 19 degree and a dual beam. I have rules the dual beam out becuse of cost.
So I fish water mainly 5-50 ft deep although I do fish deeper water
I was thinking about going with the 12 degree simply because it is in the middle and seems like a good all around choice Any one have any opinions on this ? What do you use ?

[Spinach]

Save your pennies for the dual beam, you will not regret it. What is the difference in cost?

Maybe you should put a post in the wanted forum for a good used dual beam transducer.

[Wagz]

I am not sure if you need anything esle to do that
My is an older fl8-slt

About 40 bucks or so if it is just a transducer

[Spinach]

You should be able to get a great deal at the St Paul Ice Fishing show this coming weekend. They might even have a used demo for you.

[repoman]

i agree with spinach, the dual beam is the way to go     id rather be stuck with it then without it 

[Wagz]

Well looks I will be asking for one for X-mas ...

Do you have one on yours ? Does the switch need to be connected to the battery ?

Any help would be great I do not want to sell it on ebay if it wont work !

[Spinach]

I switched from Vexilar to Marcum about 6 years ago. I am now on my 6th Marcum. www.marcumtech.com

I have the Marcum LX5 and it comes standard with the dual ducer. It's been a while since I've looked at or used a Vex, but you do need to connect it to the battery.

[repoman]

i been thinking about those marcums lx-5 and im interested in checking them out , maybe when your out on the lake spin gimmie a call and ill come out and do some fishing with ya and check it out ... might have to switch over 

[Wagz]

I just cant get the money out of the wife to buy a different one ! Maybe I will go with the cheaper Ducer then which later !!

[DarterGuy]

I've been with Vexilar for about 5 years now. If you ever have a question about a Vexilar product hop on the site and contact us directly, and we can point you in the right direction!

Taking everything you've told us into consideration, I would indeed go with the 12 degree ice ducer. Save up and beg the wife for an FL-20 next year. If you're running an older FL-8 I wouldn't spend the money on a dual beam right now, especially if it's going to put strain on your marriage from all of the begging.....

If you're interested in a dual beam, get one with your new unit. You won't be sorry when you make the switch. Upgrade to a newer more advanced unit first, then tinker with beam angles.