aqua view scout

[PERCHPULLER]

has anyone played with one of these yet I wasa just wondering if they work as good as the higher priced models at $200 it seems too good to be true 

[kraft1]

I got one from cabelas, only had it for a short time.  Been out in a boat with it once.
water was slightly stained, could see about 1-1/2 ft. down by eye,  but with the camera depending on the clarity down at the bottom could see 4-6 + ft without a problem.  Have not had a chance to use it on the ice
here in S-E Pa. yet.  but will gladly let you know!

[FISHFLY]

I also would like to know how good this camera works. I have been debating for about 4 yrs now to buy one and used one last year and loved it, but not this model. Can you tell me if this has the fish camera because I don't think i would care to have that. Anyone know if the fish camera lens hurts or helps you.>>>>If i was a fish i don't know if i would come up to a flourescent orange fish- ha ha

[P Gottshall]

Yes, the Scout does have a "fish" camera.

Paul

[PERCHPULLER]

Just bought one at Bass Pro played around in the kitchen seems to work good The fish camera has bluegill graphics painted on it looks a little more realistic.If you dont like it they have an Atlantis model with a camera thats just a cylinder and not shaped like a fish for the same price $200 It has many similar features but isn't desighned to look sideways or troll behind boat in summer so I went with the aqua view cant wait to get 'er wet.

[OTIS]

Does anyone have any idea on how long the battery will last for an Aqua-Vu Scout?  It's smaller than the 7Amp battery I use for my graph.

[mote1977]

I just picked one up at Cabelas's and it says in the manual the battery will last about 4 hours of continuous use. You can hook it up to a large 12 volt battery also to get longer run time.

[OTIS]

Would it hurt the unit if you hooked it up to a 7Amp 12 volt battery?  I would think that they were fuse protected.

[oakorchardfishking]

heres my thought on that fish cover for the lens... they come in like five different species, some of which look pretty realistic. im wondering... what if a big old pike or muskie see's it as an easy snack along his way! will they withstand the teeth... or even a hard knock if he noses it first before biting it?  this could be a posibility...lol i know it sounds funny though!

[bigredonice]

My aqua-vu uses a 7 amp battery - it will last for 4-6 hours minimum w/o the lights on.

Oak - i already have had a few pickerel try to inhale my camera, and it has survived w/o a scratch...i dont know what would happen if a 20lb pike took a liking to it, though

[oakorchardfishking]

so a pickerel has tagged your cam huh?...too funny! i had a feeling this would happen! did he leave scatches or anything on it... sort of a memory or a conversation piece for ya...lol

by the way... which cover do you have?

[PERCHPULLER]

The camera is pretty heavy duty the only thing I could see happening is a big pike might damage the cable if he bit it .My brother told me I should wire a huge treble hook to the camera so if they do hit it at least you would catch 'em