fafaflohi Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have been tempted for awhile now to buy a underwater camera for fishing. I am just hoping to get some input from people here about their pros and cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 They work 100% !!!! they are great for finding weeds for walleye and awesome for watching and recording the fish when they pick up the bait.. Yes they work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Underwater cameras and the videos produced of carp taking the bait and feeding on chum/groundbait have been a great aid for us carp anglers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meppsman Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I like them, but I find a flasher more useful if i'm ice fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest live2fish85 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Just remember it all depends on the water conditions to if you are using it to find fish there are better routes. As Meppsman said for ice fishing Flashers are best they cost more or you can even use fish fishfinders which can be found for the same as cameras. Also alot of peope tend to jump the gun when using a camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_feelgood Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 The camera will help show you bottom, if your presentation is too quick or vice versa. I had fun and learned from mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinocchio Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 They work well! You don't need them but when it comes to Ice Fishing it is all about being the one who takes the most gear and fishes in the best comfort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 This is what a camera will show you. <a href="http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/hammercarp/?action=view¤t=387773_311507975554775_198389830199924_905899_23461014_n.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/hammercarp/387773_311507975554775_198389830199924_905899_23461014_n.jpg" border="0" alt="What you don't see"></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ola Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 the camera is great for ice fishing especially with kids. it is like a real live video game and watching the behaviour of the fish is very interesting, and a tad bit frustrating too. have yet to use mine in summer but tempted and one year will take it out in the canoe with us at our trusty favourite northern lake just out of sheer curiosity mind you, summer algae will probably play havoc with the viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cdnfishguy11 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 hammercarp ... that pic is classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fafaflohi Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I do have a portable sonar already and would really like to work on my presentation with it. But will I get my moneys worth from it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 The 2 best applications for the aqua view style cameras are ice fishing and from a downrigger cable in my opinion. With no alga bloom, and a frozen surface to minimize wave action and the resulting stirring of silt, it is ideal for ice action. Watching baits off a downrigger cable produces an interesting and sometimes exasperating look at how many fish view your offerings and turn away. Beyond that, you don't get a whole lot of good stuff. I've done underwater videography for over a decade. If you want to obtain good shots boatside, or check out steelhead in a clear tributary stream, I'm very impressed with the HD hero and the underwater corrective housing. I've had numerous underwater rigs over the years, all had their good and bad points. I'll post a link to a musky vid I filmed with my old sony on a new thread as not to hijack. You can see some of my newer HD footage on Dave Mercer's "Facts of Fishing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy23 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have the Aqua-Vu Explorer 5 and have found it very useful. Pop it down the hole and check for structure, weed beds, ect. It was also useful @ Ramey's bend fishing for smelts, drop it down the hole, turn on the lights and watch them come in. The only negative is that it's hard to see the display in bright conditions. I'm thinking about upgrading to a color model so if you're looking for a cheap camera to try out, I'll sell mine for $100 (needs a new battery $30 @ The Source) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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