Flasher's on Open Water

[black hills tj]

Anyone use a flasher on open water?  I picked up a Marcum LX-5 this winter to play with on the ice, and didn't even get out on the ice enough to get a good grip on it.  Does anyone use a flasher on open water?  I'll be fishing off a boat, anchored or just drifting depending on what the fish are up to(if/when we find them).  I'm open to fish for whatever will bite.  Just wondering if its worth hauling the Marcum around.

Thanks,

BHTJ

[fishinfuralivin]

it   prolly would be good if you jig   in one spot       shoot i dunno   alot of peeps use them other wise   too.....n    ive only used dthem   under the ice     in one spot      do   tell your   outcome

[bee]

I use mine fishing Crappie. It works GREAT. Calm weather is best. Xducer is mounted on the trolling motor. I use a short rod so i can keep the jig in view.

[surflizard]

I use my Showdown in my Kayak, I put the unit between my legs and hang the ducer over the side and I'm off and running ! 

[black hills tj]

Hit the lake yesterday, but left the Marcum at home.  There was too much current to do any good I think.

[Jynx]

I tend to use mine out of the boat all the time, just a little water in the bottom(single hull aluminum) and it shoots right through without a problem. It works great for finding structure, and identifying bottom type.  I don't have a regular fish finder at the moment, so i make due with what I have.