I believe the Ice 55 is a lot of bang for the buck. Ill be running one this winter. I really like the auto digital depth read out as well as all the colors you can select.
hookjunior
HSOShow.com Family
Registered: 03/14/09
Posts: 115
Loc: new london, mn
Never used the 55 or fl20 but I bought a 45 last year and used it next to a fl12 and I love my 45. I just wasn't sure if the extra colors were worth the extra money.
#2059176 - 11/08/0909:38 AM
Re: HummingBird Ice55 vs. FL20
[Re: hookjunior]
Woody61
HSOShow.com Family
Registered: 03/06/08
Posts: 105
Loc: Waterloo, IA.
I have a FL 20 and ICE35 and like them both, i'm sure the 45 and 55 are better but I bought the 35 as a back and ended up using it almost as much as Vex. I'm also for ditching the extra cable on the bird. Just a hassle IMO.
#2059185 - 11/08/0909:46 AM
Re: HummingBird Ice55 vs. FL20
[Re: Woody61]
CJH
Sr HSOShow.com Family
Registered: 04/26/06
Posts: 2650
Loc: Burnsville, Alexandria
Love my Ice55, no complaints!
Play Station Network: BLITZKRIEG_CJH http://www.usdebtclock.org/# "Don't Tread on Me" - Christopher Gadsden "There's no such thing as a free lunch." - Unknown
A friend of mine got the 55 and I shortly after got the 45.. the color thing is not worth any extra cash IMO but to each his own. Don't remember if the protective soft case comes with the 55 or if you still have to buy that extra but they are nice. I don't have one yet.
Very quiet operation Easy to use NO Interferance Problems...
I also took the extra cable off.. my understanding is the only reason it is put on there is because there is a patent on the self leveling transducer like a vexilar. Not 100% sure on this. Marcum doesn't use it but they have the arm thing.