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Here’s all that I’ve posted about my MarCum LX-9 over the years of using it:

http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=LX-9&search_type=AND&search_fields=sb&search_time=&search_user_username=RonPaulFan&sb=score&mh=25

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I currently have and use the following flashers:
Eagle Silent 60
SiTex FL-6
Micronar FL-8
Vexiar FL-8
Humminbird Ice35
Humminbird 798 ci si HD
Marcum Showdown

I like the Ice 35, and have played with a friends Vex FL-12, and lean toward the Vexilar. I have seen a number of issues with the Marcum’s owned by acquaintances, but have not any any personally with mine. I would recommend that you get what is within your budget but stay with a Vexilar or Humminbird, I have dealt with Vexilar customer service a number of times ordering parts/transducer to repair my Sitex and Micronar and they have been great even though they are not affiliated!!

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I have a new Hummingbirird Ice helex 5 gps unit and I purchased the recommended extra transducer so I can use it on my boat. $600 with extra transducer.. I haven’t used it yet and I already wish I would have picked a different manufacturer. I have found the Humminbird site so frustrating to use. They only have one owners manual. So you have to wade through it all to find what you need. I spent two days learning about side view and down imagine and now I don’t think I even have it.
And it comes with a free map! And they do have Blackfoot Res. But I’ve spent all morning trying to get it and now have gave up. It is the hardest internet site to get registered and use that I have ever seen.

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I watched YouTube video the other day. It was by a paid Humminbird instructor. He started with the 80/20 rule. He said 80 percent of the people only know how to use 20 percent of their fish finder. And after spending hours on their web site I see why.