How far off the bottom?

[PirateMike]

So, what is the best flasher for the money at $300 range and $600 range?

[hoppy63]

So, what is the best flasher for the money at $300 range and $600 range?

My vote is vexilar fl18. But it is only one I have ever used. Don't see how you can get much better, and seen reports of guys that have bought newer vexs or other brands, and say they wish they stuck with the Fl 18.

[hoppy63]

I have fished several times this year where I had fish come in as far as 10' off the bottom. I'd reel up to have them come right after my lure, I was expecting junk fish, and got nailed as close as 6' below ice. It was walleye! But I spend most of my time bouncing the bottom, with occasionally moving up