Author Topic: Underwater Cameras (Read 2047 times)

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **on:** Nov 24, 2014, 01:50 PM »

I am thinking about an underwater camera. I sure don't need it, but I think it would be fun. My wife and grandson would have a ball with it too. I am not a rocket scientist so I don't want any thing too complicated. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.

stripernut · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 24, 2014, 02:05 PM »

Great tool for learning a lot... If the water you fish is cloudy/badly stained, then it limits the camera's use a great deal.

Npike5 · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 24, 2014, 05:00 PM »

I have a marcum and its nice maybe a little expensive though

sonar man · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 24, 2014, 06:16 PM »

Buy a good one u can use them for finding the right weeds and fish and all kinds of things + there fun for kids

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 24, 2014, 09:20 PM »

Most camera units are pretty straight forward on how to use them. They don't require a lot of learning to use them. If you choose a unit above the entry level ones you will be pleased with the picture quality. I would say buy a color unit. A pan can be a nice addition to entertain them when they don't see fish and they don't have to manually turn the camera.

holehopper · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 24, 2014, 09:48 PM »

Most of them are pretty simple to use. Personally, I'd look for a used one. There are lots and lots of used Aqua Vu Scouts and Fish TV cameras on Craigslist here. You should be able to get a serviceable camera that is easy to use for $100. You'll want to get some sort of camera control too. Either a tripod or some other type device that will help you control which way the camera is facing. The Aqua Vu tripod is $15 new.

pzoch · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 24, 2014, 11:24 PM »

I have a Marcum and love it,I had a black & white Aqua View but it died after 10 years.
I love the Marcum 625 I have now.If you have clear water where you fish I would spend the
money and get something decent and middle of the road,if you are in stained or murky water
I would just get a cheaper black & white model.

10FrozenToes · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 25, 2014, 08:03 AM »

AuqaVu is cheap and easy to use basically plug in a few wires and drop it down. I will say that the ones with the cameras that look like a fish are best they dont spook the fish as much.

However funny thing is they are so real looking that one day my buddy and I had his out in the spring looking for Giant cats at a near by dam and one come out and ate his camera after about one minute of fighting it tore the camera off the cord. The only thing we wished was that the camera had a record feature lol. It was pretty crazy to see what it would be like to be a little game fish being eaten lol

RLWagner · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 25, 2014, 10:11 AM »

Wife and I both have Aqua Views, love em!

Iceboy89 · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 25, 2014, 02:13 PM »

Building my own for this year.. Will post pictures when completed

RLWagner · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 25, 2014, 03:19 PM »

Quote from: Iceboy89 on Nov 25, 2014, 02:13 PM

Building my own for this year.. Will post pictures when completed

Nice motivation

bigfish54 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 25, 2014, 03:30 PM »

I have the marcum 625, it works great. Shows a lot of detail( brush, bottom contour,as well as what type of fish are around). Stained water is only seen in black and white as they said above. It's worth it to me, I love it. Good luck and tight lines

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 26, 2014, 08:19 AM »

Thanks guys, I pulled the trigger on the Marcum 625. Cabelas has them on sale. $50.00 off. Need ice now!

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 10:18 AM »

I finally got to use my camera Saturday. Absolutely awesome. Saw pike, gills, a big bass. Watched gills take my jig and spit it out. I never detected it. VERY educational!!!!!

Lobes · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 10:31 AM »

They are a great additional tool to really learn what goes on down there. The flasher will historically be the best everyday use tool, but on slower days the camera really helps. Also, if it's in your budget I'd recommend one with the built in DVR. I use mine for doing homework when I'm at home and can play back to see close detail of how fish act. It helped me learn detail of days when fish bite so light you can't detect by feel or sight but fish are ACTIVELY feeding all day! The camera is real time so when you see them take it, set the hook!

NBG

djs1968 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 10:47 AM »

I have the aqua view 715c.it is awesome.that is the one I would get.simple.ive learned a lot with it,very educational.you will want too get the aqua view remote control camera positioner also(NOT JUST THE TRIPOD),makes it simple to rotate camera,it is a pain in the butt too do it by hand,its 60$ but well worth it.

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 04:27 PM »

I had soooo much fun just playing with fish!! I am 64. I tried to set the hook, but the geezer ain't quick as he used to be. I had a gill swim up to the camera and look crosseyed at it. HILARIOUS

buddlakemusky · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 05:12 PM »

got a Marcum black and white one about 400 bucks from jays 3 years ago and love it can learn alot by watching fish on camera

FilletofSoul · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 19, 2015, 07:19 PM »

Heres some underwater action from today, not sure if it was a pike or a musky.

Tree Toad · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 25, 2015, 04:40 PM »

I was out on Miner Lake earlier in the week and found it very slow. This guy came in for a look and then moved on.

dangle · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 02:41 PM »

Before;

After;

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 03:15 PM »

AMAZING! I remember when you had to crank the telephones!

Tree Toad · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 04:20 PM »

Quote from: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 26, 2015, 03:15 PM

AMAZING! I remember when you had to crank the telephones!

You young whipper snappers

I remember when the wheel was still square

Jawbreaker · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 26, 2015, 04:43 PM »

how do you guys maneuver it and know which way it is facing and get right depth? basically how do you set them up? difficult and time consuming?

pzoch · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 09:49 AM »

Quote from: Tree Toad on Jan 26, 2015, 04:20 PM

You young whipper snappers I remember when the wheel was still square

I remember when we didn't even have the wheel yet and when we
took a woman out on a date,we just dragged her by her hair.

fishermantim · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 09:55 AM »

When we had to ride to School (House Rock) on our dinosaurs uphill.....both ways....in 2 feet of snow!

Even with all the "gizmos" I still like to test my skills by going at it "old school" (No electronics) to see if I can truly "catch" a fish!

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 12:32 PM »

My Marcum has an arrow on the screen that tells which way the camera is facing. It also tells its depth. Point it to your lure and watch.

SKIFFLAKEJIMMY · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 12:34 PM »

Quote from: pzoch on Jan 27, 2015, 09:49 AM

I remember when we didn't even have the wheel yet and when we
took a woman out on a date,we just dragged her by her hair.

You can't do that now?

paperchhound · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 27, 2015, 01:01 PM »

Yes they would be fun

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Author Topic: Underwater Cameras (Read 2047 times)