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I hooked my GoPro to my downrigger ball and cruised around the lake last night. I was surprised at how many fish there were swimming around...even chasing my bait for A LONG TIME.

However, the clarity was terrible (murky green, viz about 6'). I didn't use any filters and no additional lighting. Does anyone here have any suggestions on how to make the GoPro work a little better underwater?

I was fishing at 23' deep on a bright day. I ran my gear 2' behind the ball (just to see if I could pick up fish) and yes, we caught our limit of trout. I don't know why I have been sending my gear out 30' behind the downrigger ball this whole time...I didn't catch any fewer fish on the set up with the camera.

Is the answer some type of filter? Any experience or help is welcomed.

Here is a quick edit of the video. Make sure you watch it in HD...

http://youtu.be/j5EpIxdU5_Q
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Welcome to fresh water. It's never gonna be as clear as you want it. Maybe Bear Lake, but having spent a little bit of time underwater I can tell you that you're not gonna find great visibility in fresh water.

You might try a violet or red filter. Let us know how it works.



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if you have a cannon elect. downrigger
Positive Ion Control emits positive ions from the cable to combat the negative ions from your boat, creating a fish-attracting field of energy
My set backs are close.

with the go pro on the ball I see the fish come right to the wire
That is all I can see back is 6 to 10'
What mount are you using?
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Hmmmm...what mount am I using?

Electrical tape.

It was the first idea that popped into my mind. And it worked flawlessly.
I couldn't wait for Amazon to ship a fancy holder.

Please, no haters. HAHAHA []
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wheres the video?

Ive been wanting to do this for some time
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mine is home made also (but no tape)
you will get better clarity using this
[url "http://trollpro.com/"]http://trollpro.com/[/url]

I was thingking about buying one
but I want to buy a live under water fishing camera with a LCD monitor with video out. So I have the ability to better interpret sonar readings. and works when trolling. down 50'
So if anyone knows of one let me know.

a home made gopro mount
[url "http://goprouser.freeforums.org/towpro-offshore-trolling-gopro-t3933.html"]http://goprouser.freeforums.org/towpro-offshore-trolling-gopro-t3933.html[/url]
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A red filter will make the under water picture alot clearer.

http://www.amazon.com/EelVision-Filter-G...B00AN8W0WU

There's some comparison pics on that site too.
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