Vexilar

Vexilar has been in the marine business since 1960. Their goal has simply been to offer the sportsman innovative and quality products at affordable prices.

Their first product was a small clear tube that, when lowered under the surface of the water, gave the depth that it was lowered to. It also gave the temperature of the water at that depth. The product was the model 104 Deptherm and it is still in the product line today, over 30 years later.

In the years that followed Vexilar introduced many "firsts" for the sport fishing market. In the late 1960's, when neon flashers were the latest in fishing electronics, Vexilar introduced the model 120 S.O.S. This was the first unit to provide an audible alarm. No longer did the fisherman need to look at the screen to see if he was running into shallower water or if he was going over fish. Now, an alarm would sound to let you know.

Vexilar was also very popular in the sport fishing paper graphs. In the late sixties and early seventies they had some of the best units on the market, including the models 155 and 555. Many of these are still in use today and they still provide paper, parts, and service for them.

In 1981 they introduced the first Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) depth finder with the model 480. This unit was the first in the LCD graph market that we see today. It had 128 x 64 resolution and a very good sonar behind it. The models 481 and 482 followed with the additions of on-screen speed and temp as well as dual frequency transmitters.

In 1989 Vexilar got back into the depth finder market with the reintroduction of the FL-8 color flasher. This unit had been sold under several names in the past and was popular with some serious fisherman, especially with ice fisherman. We surrounded it with important accessories such as small high quality rechargeable battery and charger, a battery status Indicator, and a unique carrying case. These parts made it easy to use the FL-8 for ice fishing. More and more people were now showing up on the lakes with a Vexilar.

Then they invested many years into developing instruments specifically to cater to ice fishermen, before adding to the selection of LCD graph units for the open water, with the first ever dual frequency AND dual transducer sonar on the market. The Edge2 amazed even the most demanding anglers with it's ability to locate and pinpoint structure points and fish. By allowing the user to directly compare a very wide transducer cone and a very narrow one on the screen at the same time, it became possible to position the fishing boat much more precisely, and thus increase fishing success considerably.

Advancements in flasher sonar technology developed by Vexilar in 2001 was the foundation for the times most advanced three-color flasher/fish finder in the world, the FL-18. This breakthrough product delivered target ID of under 1/2 inch, and was the worlds first split-screen zoom flasher sonar. This advancement increased Vexilar’s dominance among winter fishermen who love using sonar for ice fishing. With a faster, much brighter display and an enhanced interference rejection system, the FL-18 instantly became the "Cadillac" of ice fishing sonar systems.

Vexilar also pioneered the concept of pre-packed systems for the winter angler and developed what is called the "Pack" systems that consists of a self contained 12 volt battery, and Vexilar’s Patented Ice-Ducer transducer in a handy carrying case for ice fishermen. Vexilar offered a number of different pack styles to meet the needs and budgets of all types of fishermen. From a basic entry level pack, to a full system for the pros with all the bells and whistles, Vexilar continues to offer a range of systems.

Innovative, quality, and affordable products. A tradition started almost a half of a century ago still holds true today.

Website: http://vexilar.com/