Vexilar FL-22 - Manual (Page 23)

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Seeing Your Lure
The key to ice fishing success when using a Vexilar ice fishing system is the ability to see
your fishing lure and it’s relationship to the bottom, structure, and fish. Ice fishing with a
Vexilar allows you to present your lure to the fish. You see the fish on the display and you
raise your lure so it is right above the fish on the display. If the fish is hungry, it will bite. If
not, it will react in some way to your presentation, such as with disinterest or fear. You can
see this reaction on the flasher display and adjust your tactics accordingly.
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This illustrates a typical panfish
fishing view. As you lower your
lure, you see it going down on
the display while the curious fish
rise to see what it is. When the
two signal lines meet, it is time to
be ready for a strike.
Bottom Fish
Several fish are holding near the
bottom. The thin green line right
on the bottom may be a fish just up
off the bottom, as the others are,
but some distance to the side.
Fish
A pair of fish are rising to your lure
as it is being dropped down. This is a
good sign, as competition can make
fish more aggressive.
Lure
With the gain control set
properly, your lure will appear
as a weak signal. You want it
to appear small next to the fish,
which are much larger.
DID YOU KNOW ? Setting the gain level correctly is important to be able to understand
what’s going on below you. Use the lure’s appearance as your reference for adjusting
the gain control. Set it so your lure appears as a green signal. Because the fish are much
larger than your bait, they will appear as stronger signals. Be prepared to readjust the
gain control up and down often, as small position changes and the condition of any bait
attached will effect the strength of your lure’s signal.