10 Best Ice Fishing Flasher 2019 – Reviews plus In-Depth Buying Guide

Humminbird is known for their prowess in producing the best fish finders on the market. So, how good are their ice flashers? We investigated.

To begin with, the flasher boasts a dual beam sonar. This way, you get the freedom to choose between a wide and narrow beam. Ultimately, you pick the beam that provides you with the best coverage area.

So, typically, you can use the Ice to identify all sorts of structures and even contours. And it goes without saying that this would make your ice fishing expedition more rewarding.

In line with the standards set by other Ice Flashers, this one comes with a 3-color flasher display. That’s alongside a 2X dynamic zoom.

This is an amazing and user-friendly ice flasher. One thing that stands out about it is that it lets you fish comfortably from the shore.

So, it doubles up as a fish-finder. But unlike other basic finders, this one comes with the built-in capability to check the water temperature.

Also, just like a well-made ice flasher, it can also read the depth of the water. We can also add the fact that it comes with a casting range of 330 feet which is quite vast.

The icing on the cake is that it’s so tiny that you can conveniently carry it in your back pocket. So, if you’re looking for something that you can take with you everywhere you go, this is it.

And believe it or not. It also comes with a mini-USB port which can be used to charge it up.

The first thing you’re likely to notice about the LX-9 from Marcum is that it’s pretty easy to assemble. And in case you still have challenges with this, the manual comes in handy.

Generally, this flasher feels sturdy although it has numerous features as well. For instance, it has a vertical graph, chart sonar, and the traditional flasher – all-in-one.

Its screen is also pretty large and crisp. On top of that, you’ll find the navigation menus to be pretty easy to use and handy. This will prove important when you need to change multiple settings on-the-go.

As far as performance is concerned, we think this unit does a pretty good job within the 10 feet to 30 feet depth range. Otherwise, past the 30 feet mark, the details seem to get a bit sketchy and you might have difficulties detecting your jig.

The LX-7 is a pretty popular ice flasher, judging from the number of reviews posted about it so far. And it’s easy to see why this is the case.

To begin with, it comes with an 8-inch LCD screen which delivers incredible images. With a screen resolution of 800x600 pixels, you get above-average images.

On top of that, this unit boasts a built-in sonar engine. At an optimal performance, the LX-7 enjoys a peak power of 4800 watts. It also gives you the freedom to reach depths of up to 300 feet.

Another thing, the Marcum uses the popular Sonar Footprint technology to provide you with an in-depth 3D coverage.

Pros

Another one from the Vexilar family is this eye-catching ice flasher. To begin with, it comes with a myriad of features starting with stuff like Auto Range, digital depth, battery status, and zoom zones.

On top of that, you get 5 color palettes. What is that? Well, with more color palettes you can a maximum visibility even in extremely deep ocean waters.

Lastly, this power efficient ice flasher boasts an excellent flat screen and an auto-ranging technology.

Pros

If you’ve been angling for long, you probably have an idea what the FL-18 is all about. That’s because it has been on the market since 2001.

And without a doubt, it remains one of the best ice flashers under 500. The single-frequency unit is designed to operate at 200 kHz.

In fact, its transducer features a handy 7-foot cable which delivers a great level of performance in the water.

On the flip side, though, it lacks a temperature sensor. Therefore, it doesn’t indicate the water temperature.

Pros

The FL-12 from Vexilar is known for its ability to capture a great deal of detail under water. Besides that, it has a super bright LED screen which works perfectly in both bright and dark conditions.

The performance of the Vexilar unit is further enhanced by the presence of its three-color sonar. The sonar is indeed, reputed for its ability to deliver a great deal of detail.

And the icing on the cake, you get 6 depth ranges. Therefore, this would be a great flasher for shallow and deep waters alike.

Pros

This is an awesome, multipurpose unit since it can be used for ice fishing as well as stationary fishing. The Striker 4 boasts a dual frequency Sonar which is also categorized as a CHIRP 2D sonar.

One thing you need to know about CHIRP sonars is that they’re known for adding quite some power and clarity to images. Therefore, whenever you put such a unit to use, you’d end up with better-defined targets.

Indeed, sometimes that’s all it takes to have less clutter on the screen.

Lastly, the Striker offers an excellent target separation. This makes it extremely easy to spot small targets.

Oh, and did we forget to mention that the unit is also IPX7 waterproof? That means it can typically survive water splashes and sporadic rains.

Pros