gil Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Anybody buy one of those new Showdown vertical graphs for ice fishing yet? If so how do you like it? Can you give us a review! Looks cool ! gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I bought one last year, still under the Aqua Vu VPG name, wasn't quite sure at first, but after 4 outings now, it works to my satisfaction. Very easy to set up, tear open the velcro cover, pull out the transducer, place in the hole, turn on and pick your range and dial in the sensitivity and zoom. Very clear display with backlight. When jiggling the minnow/jig, you see the change "right now" no lag compared to the older LCD's. You can watch the fish come to look at your bait, just like a Vex or Marcum or X67. The only difference, it's in the regular LCD format of top to bottom rather than in a circle, which I personally don't like. And, lastly, the price was right, paid $199 at Tromblys last winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 i just bought one,,,and am very satisfied with it...i know the first ones had some issues butseems to be fixed with the new showdown.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcallister.grant Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Personally, I prefer the Vex but I have read some good reviews regarding the Showdown. Any way you look at it, I could never leave my home with out some type of flasher now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 anyone else have some input on this unit? I was thinking of looking into it this one for this winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I use a normal fishfinder and it doesnt like the cold. My friend has the showdown. The showdown has a build in heater so it is good outside at 20 below. It also includes the battery and charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Have sent PM you Mr.eh, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Just thought ...why did i Pm this info? Well i was a bit hesitant to put links to other sites is all, but i have done it before and i'm not doing it to advertise anyone, simply to pass on info...very good info IMHO....so here's what i sent MrEh...... DICUSSION/REVIEWS RE: SHOWDOWN FLASHER MORE SHOWDOWN INFO/DISCUSSION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I even used mine in the boat a couple times this fall in Barrie, hang the transducer over the side, turn on, and bingo, watch the jig/minnow and fish coming up to bite. There's no time lag involved. I guess by some of the comments on the links about the Aqua-Vu/Nature Vision being no good and the only ones that are okay are the Vex and Marcum, all those guys probably drive Cadilacs too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks for the links. I watched the videos and I am sold on it. In-Fisherman promotes it on there ice fishing series. Seems to do the trick and very easy to operate. How would I know that I am buying the new and improved version rather than an older model with issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 thanks for the links they helped out I still dont know what I will get if I get something but these do look good for the $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thanks for the links. I watched the videos and I am sold on it. In-Fisherman promotes it on there ice fishing series. Seems to do the trick and very easy to operate. How would I know that I am buying the new and improved version rather than an older model with issues? The older ones have AquaVu written across the top, the new ones have Showdown written across the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skud Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thanks Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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