Is the FLX-18 worth it over the FLX-12?

The FLX-18 adds Low Power mode, deeper range to 300 ft and more zoom options. If you fish shallow weeds or deep water, those features matter; on simple shallow lakes the FLX-12 covers most of it.

How does it compare with the FLX-28?

The FLX-28 adds auto range, weed mode and a digital depth readout on screen. The FLX-18 keeps manual range switching and fixed zoom windows but costs less and is simpler to run.

What battery does it use, and how long does it last?

It ships with a 12-volt, 9 amp-hour sealed lead-acid battery and the DD-100 gauge shows charge. A full charge typically covers a long day of fishing, and the gauge warns before it drops.

Can I use it in open water?

The included 12-degree transducer is made for ice. With a boat transducer and a different mount, the FLX-18 head unit works as a summer flasher too.

What comes in the box?

The FLX-18 head unit, 12-degree ice transducer, 12V 9Ah battery, Pro Pack II case with DD-100 gauge, rod holder, tackle box and transducer float.

How deep can it read?

It has six depth ranges reaching 300 ft, though ice fishing is usually shallower. Target ID is under a quarter inch on the tighter ranges.

Where is the Vexilar FLX-18 Pro Pack II Fish Finder cheapest?

At The Twister Group, for $499.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Vexilar FLX-18 Pro Pack II Fish Finder?

2 stores we checked sell it, including TWIST, The Twister Group.

Vexilar FLX-18 Pro Pack II Fish Finder

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What reviewers say

Owners describe the FLX-18 as a rugged, dependable ice flasher that holds up in cold and reads clearly in bright light. Reviewers like the Low Power mode for shallow weeds and the zoom for tight jigging. The main complaints are the manual range switching and the learning curve for new flasher users.

What people mention

DisplayPraisedOwners say the LED display stays readable in direct sun and bright snow.
Low powerPraisedAnglers report Low Power mode cuts clutter in shallow weeds and hard-bottom lakes.
ZoomPraisedReviewers use the 6 ft and 12 ft zoom to separate fish from structure.
Range switchingCriticisedUsers find switching depth ranges by hand slower than auto-ranging flashers.
Learning curveMixedNew flasher users say the color readout takes several trips to interpret.
BuildPraisedOwners describe the pack and head unit as durable through cold winters.

About the Vexilar FLX-18 Pro Pack II Fish Finder

The Vexilar FLX-18 Pro Pack II is a flasher/fishfinder for winter fishing. It has High Power and Low Power modes and a bright LED display that can be read in sunlight. The display offers 3 color palettes.

The unit has 6 depth range settings that reach down to 300 ft. High Power mode has Zoom settings of 6 ft and 12 ft, and Low Power mode has a 6 ft Zoom. Target ID is less than 1/4 inch.

The Pro Pack II includes a 12-degree ice transducer, a 12 volt, 9 amp-hour Vexilar SLA battery, and a Digital Depth and Battery Gauge (DD-100). A rod holder, tackle box and transducer float are also included.

Type

Flasher/fishfinder

Power modes

High Power and Low Power

Depth ranges

6 settings, down to 300 ft

Zoom

High Power: 6 ft and 12 ft; Low Power: 6 ft

Display

Sunlight-readable LED, 3 color palettes

Target ID

Less than 1/4 inch