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WHAT'S HOT ELECTRONICS EFFICIENCY: The Double Vision Makes It Easy // BY MATT JOHNSON Vexilar hit the industry by storm last year as the first-ever system to show- case a flasher and a camera in one. It took ice fishing electronics to a whole new level and gave more ice anglers a reason to deploy the cam- era without much effort. For years, Vexilar has been the innovator and leader in three-color flasher sonar technology and truly catapulted modern-day ice fishing to what it is today. Vexilar has become a household name with anglers and to their credit, Vexilar products have stood the test of time with over a million units on the ice today — many more than 10 years old and still working like new. The Double Vision system takes T he Double Vision by For more information on the Double Vision systems, please visit www.vexilar.com the ever-popular Vexilar flasher and pairs it with one of the Vexilar Fish Scout underwater cameras. The topic of battery power is always a key concern for those who use underwater cameras, but even with a flasher unit tied into the equation, the Double Vision system still uses less battery consumption than its competitors. This allows the angler to actually spend all day on the ice with a single charge — something that is a recurring complaint by most ice anglers using underwater cameras. The Double Vision system also gives anglers the flexibility of using either the camera or the sonar to more fully understand what below the ice. Last season, the DTD (depth, temperature and direction) camera systems took things to a new level with the first digital depth, tem- perature and direction display on the monitor so you knew exactly where your camera was below you and where it was pointing. Vexilar answered the call of ice anglers by putting together all the bells and whistles in one excep- tional and affordable package — the is going on Double Vision. Vision packs. One comes with an FL-20 flasher along with the camera and monitor. The other pack comes without the flasher. If you have an existing Vexilar, you can combine your current Vexilar Flasher with the Fish Scout and create your own Double Vision pack. The Double Vision system without sonar comes pre-wired to power the FL8 or FL18 or the FL12, FL20 or FL22 systems. There are two types of Double any Vexilar flasher into the Double Vision system by purchasing either the FSDV01 or FSDV01DT, which come with your choice of camera but allow for the addition of your favorite Vexilar flasher unit. So no matter what Vexilar flasher you cur- rently own, you now have an option to turn your system into a powerful one-two-punch! Vexilar continues to meet the demands of the modern ice angler with the Double Vision systems, and they make it one of their goals to provide efficient and effective prod- ucts. So have fun out there and enjoy your Double Vision system! Remember, you can incorporate 12 ICE TEAM.COM >> THE ICE ANNUAL Benefits of having the Double Vision: Both units are together, making your job as an angler easier and more focused on catching fish. Portability, organization, efficiency… these are a just a few simple terms that come to mind. You will learn how your flasher really works… Understand the many variables with sonar by tying the flasher right into the underwater camera, allowing you to actually see what's occurring in relation to the image portrayed on your flasher. This is education at its finest, and something that anglers of all levels benefits. It's entertainment for both kids and adults... It's no secret that watching fish swim around brings excitement to anglers of all ages. Actually watching a fish eat your presentation jumpstarts your adrenaline and makes even the coldest days on the ice seem warm!