09-09-2020, 01:35 PM
My FL 22 lasted 6 seasons before I sold it used for more than I paid for it new. I replaced it with an FLX 28 in Dec 2016. I'll be using the 28 for at least another 3 or 4 seasons as it does everything I need it to do for ice fishing. At over $700 retail, the FLX 30 doesn't offer that much of an advantage over my FLX 28. Both this years models (28 & 30) can be had with lithium batteries for over $700 MSR. I would probably choose the 30 for about $80 more if I were buying new today. I know there are lots of brand choices out there, but for me the only choice is Vexilar for ice fishing. If I can afford the best, I want the best. And for my money that would be Vexilar. YMMV!

Bob Hicks, from Utah
I'm 83 years young and going as hard as I can for as long as I can.
"Free men do not ask permission to bear arms."
I'm 83 years young and going as hard as I can for as long as I can.
"Free men do not ask permission to bear arms."