03-14-2020, 06:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-14-2020, 06:11 PM by SkunkedAgain.)
(03-14-2020, 09:43 AM)Bow-Dude Wrote: Add to that a reel so the ccamera could be reeled up or down quickly. I too seldom use my camera because of the "hastle" to set it up, figure out the direction it is facing and be able to turn it side to side. I have a camera platform I set up and I have a remote controlled platform that will allow me to turn the camera. It works okay.I'm right there with you, I had to get the rotator and all to make the camera useful so it is positioned where you want it, but that all adds to the time to set things up... They are great once they are set up, but they do limit your mobility and cut into fishing time... I'm sure it can be much better than what it is now, so hope we can figure out how to make them better.... Thanks for comments... Jeff
(03-14-2020, 03:51 PM)fast_randy Wrote: I got a lesson on how important it is sometimes, to be able to see the fish, on my last trip to Rire. I have a Humminbird helix 5. And I had all five poles out, two on jigging jaw jackers. And I was fishing next to two guys in a two man pull over tent. They both had just one pole and one ten inch hole in front of them. But they could see clear to the bottom. And they could see the fish and could entice them to bite. I never had a nibble. But these two hooked 4 trout and a few perch while I was there. And I had one pole right by there tent. They invited me to. We never seen any kokanee though. They must be deeper.Hey Randy you probably read my Cascade post, and I know what you are saying, I was shut out pretty much up there, until I used my camera to see what the fish were doing... Now I didn't have my fish finder then, so the camera was my only idea of what was going on and I think I'm becoming more converted to electronics in fishing... I used to not think they were that big of deal, but after this winter, I'm thinking that without them my numbers go way down... So I'm giving a big thumbs up to electronics this year... Cameras could be the best of the electronics with some tweaks so they are more user friendly... Now that is for close up fishing, they can't replace the side finding features or GPS so you need more than just seeing what is there at the moment, but they sure help you figure out what to do better so the fish will take your offering... Thanks for the comments... Jeff