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Vexilar Neoprene Flasher Cover; COV001
M.A.P. $9.99
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Screen size (8)
- Great resolution (7)
- Sonar performance (6)
- Reliable (4)
Cons
- Not durable (3)
Best Uses
- Ice fishing (8)
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- Avid angler (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Flawless
Well, I actually bought the Ice 35. Comparing the ice 35 to the prices of the vex and marc's you get way more features! The gain was great, I was able to see ...Read complete review
Well, I actually bought the Ice 35. Comparing the ice 35 to the prices of the vex and marc's you get way more features! The gain was great, I was able to see all the baitfish swimming around up top and distinguish them from the walleyes a few feet lower.
First impression: Less money. More features than competitors.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Stay away from Humminbird Ice Machines!
I had purchased two Humminbirds! "One Ice 55, and one Ice 45) The first one had parts missing and looked like a store return item. After a half hour of assembly t...Read complete review
I had purchased two Humminbirds! "One Ice 55, and one Ice 45) The first one had parts missing and looked like a store return item. After a half hour of assembly time, the 2nd one wouldn't light up (flasher part) When you switched from 19 degree to 9 degree, the unit would freeze up and also when you went to battery check it would freeze up and you would have to disconnect the battery wire and start it all over again. I emailed Humminbird and wrote a letter and to this day have not received a reply. Poor public relations as well as poor product. The only good thing about it is Gander Mountain gave me a full refund. They were great people to deal with.
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- Reliable Performance
- Screen Resolution/Clarity
- Screen Size
- Sonar Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Ice Fishing
Comments about Humminbird Ice 45 Flasher:
Great product for the money in terms of features and they all function the way they are advertised. I chose this over the other brands for the updated technology and capabilities of it that you would pay a lot more for on other brands. The lcd screen is great at night, and also the ducer screen is easily visible during the bright days outside. Auto bottom lock is nice too. Works Great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great battery life
- Reliable Performance
- Screen Resolution/Clarity
- Screen Size
- Sonar Performance
Cons
- Arm for cord
Best Uses
- Ice Fishing
Comments about Humminbird Ice 45 Flasher:
Both my fishing buddy and I purchased the Ice 45 last year for ice fishing. We used the units all last winter two to three days a week. We both couldn't be happier. We had no problems with either unit and found the units real simple to run. Even my eight year old grandson loved using the unit. Most of our fishing was in 5 to 22 feet of water, we had no problem seeing even small lures and fish. I would like to see a arm made available to hold the cord like the Vex and Marcum have. If you want a simple unit to operate, Buy one!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Screen Size
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Humminbird Ice 45 Flasher:
I had purchased two Humminbirds! "One Ice 55, and one Ice 45) The first one had parts missing and looked like a store return item. After a half hour of assembly time, the 2nd one wouldn't light up (flasher part) When you switched from 19 degree to 9 degree, the unit would freeze up and also when you went to battery check it would freeze up and you would have to disconnect the battery wire and start it all over again. I emailed Humminbird and wrote a letter and to this day have not received a reply. Poor public relations as well as poor product. The only good thing about it is Gander Mountain gave me a full refund. They were great people to deal with.
Pros
- Sonar Performance
Cons
- Not Durable
- Screen Resolution/Clarity
Best Uses
- Ice Fishing
Comments about Humminbird Ice 45 Flasher:
to hard to us and for weekender this is not good . in deep water it will not pick up right and water level keep changing .. would like to sell CHEEP
Pros
- Screen Resolution/Clarity
- Screen Size
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Ice Fishing
Comments about Humminbird Ice 45 Flasher:
I got the ice 45 for Christmas used it 9 times then it stoped working. I exchanged it for a new one and the first time out fishing this one broke also. Do not buy a humminbird for ice fishing.
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How does this compare to a Vexilar 18 and how does the Hummingbird 55 compare to the Vexilar.
jpl2679@yahoo.comAsked on 12/3/2008 by Jim from North Branch, MN1 answer
A:
Hi Jim. There is no comparison between the Humminbirds and the Fl-18s! If you read my review on the Humminbird Ice flashers, you will understand why. I now have two FL-18s! I so wanted to try a Humminbird as all the material I had read sure made them sound like a sweet machine. You really get a sick feeling when you kick out between $700 to $800 dollars and you come up empty. I have owned most all quality units on the market including the Lowrance 522C iGPS Ice Machine, Marcum LX-5, Marcum LX-3 and a number of different Vexilars. There is not a doubt in my mind that Vexilar probably makes the most durable and easy to operate flasher on the market. The quality of the FL-18 is second to none. The kicker on top of getting a bad product is the fact that Humminbird doesn't bother to call or email and apologize or attempt to make it right with you or give some sort of explanation as to why all the problems.Answered on 4/2/2009 by SD Slim from Springfield, South Dakota




