01-11-2011, 12:11 AM
I have had the chance to use Ice 55s, Vexs and Marcums side by side. Marcum LX5 wins IMO ( I do love the flat screen of the Vex though). Target separation and the adjustable zoom on the Marcum can't be beat. Vex comes close. The 55 lags both. Fact is the average user wouldn't really notice the difference. All three units will do the trick but if you are targeting suspended fish or bottom hugging species like perch or walleyes the LX5 is the way to go. I lived in Minnesota and ice fished an average of 40 days a winter for the last decade and have a lot experience in using flashers. The LX5 is my pick.
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