01-02-2018, 09:46 PM
Re: Underwater Cameras:
I've had several over the past few years. I currently have a B&W CFish that has a remote controlled camera lens. It allows the lens to turn 360 degrees for views all the way around.
Recently I got a color Aquaview with a camera that hangs on a small wire and one has to twist the wire between the fingers to spin it underwater.
The bad thing about both units is that you can't see the screens well enough to use them outside on the ice. (Kind of like trying to see a cell phone screen) If you put up an ice shelter where you block out the extraneous glare, then you can see well enough.
They are more good for entertainment than for benefit. If you can find your lure/bait on the screen and leave it set there, you can see fish approach and generally ignore the thing. Sometimes you can actually see one take a nibble and it helps you prepare for a bite.
I've been ice fishing a number of times and not gotten even a bite but have seen lots of fish down there. That can either be frustrating or in some cases provide some sort of relief knowing there are fish down there but they aren't interested.
When my wife comes along, she enjoys sitting in the tent and watching the screen. Kind of like a TV.
The costs for these things are steep, as I am sure you are aware. So, you have to decide whether you want one for kicks or not. I would say you won't improve your catch with one.
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I've had several over the past few years. I currently have a B&W CFish that has a remote controlled camera lens. It allows the lens to turn 360 degrees for views all the way around.
Recently I got a color Aquaview with a camera that hangs on a small wire and one has to twist the wire between the fingers to spin it underwater.
The bad thing about both units is that you can't see the screens well enough to use them outside on the ice. (Kind of like trying to see a cell phone screen) If you put up an ice shelter where you block out the extraneous glare, then you can see well enough.
They are more good for entertainment than for benefit. If you can find your lure/bait on the screen and leave it set there, you can see fish approach and generally ignore the thing. Sometimes you can actually see one take a nibble and it helps you prepare for a bite.
I've been ice fishing a number of times and not gotten even a bite but have seen lots of fish down there. That can either be frustrating or in some cases provide some sort of relief knowing there are fish down there but they aren't interested.
When my wife comes along, she enjoys sitting in the tent and watching the screen. Kind of like a TV.
The costs for these things are steep, as I am sure you are aware. So, you have to decide whether you want one for kicks or not. I would say you won't improve your catch with one.
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