Marcum compass

[woodfolks]

I got a Marcum compass a few weeks ago and
got to use it today for my camera.
I have a cabelas camera that works great
but It took me 10 min to get on my bait with my tripod
I used the compass and it Is the greatest thing in the world
I was able to get on in seconds. I can say do not waist time or money
on any other device for your camera. It was only about 14.00
I wish I had had this thing all along used a 8 in hole
dont know how it would work on a 10 in hole will have to messure
it. If you are having problems with your camera finding the bait
get this compass

[Scott Steil]

Yes, they are slick.  It works even better if you use your flasher to line up your bait and camera in the water column, then just give it a turn until you see the jig.  They are a slick device, they should make an insulated version, that would be really slick!

[Spud_bar]

I took a 5 gal bucket lid to my chop saw and cut a slice the radius of the lid just wide enough for the cable to slide in snugly. works great.

[DasRottweiler]

I took a 5 gal bucket lid to my chop saw and cut a slice the radius of the lid just wide enough for the cable to slide in snugly. works great.

Right, why pay 14bucks for a round disc! My fishing partner made one for his camera using a boat cleat etc. looks better than the marcum and cost em pennies. Hole covers make me laff as well, make em out of a sleeping bag mat for 7bucks ya git eight of em. But no , spend $10 a hole instead! Just plain lazy.

[smitty0312]

I made this. 1/2" teflon. Waterproof.

[DasRottweiler]

Dats it, a little American ingenuity! Stainless cleats for longevity, built to last. Nicely done.

[TIBS]

Anyone use this in their home-made contraption?


I've got nothing against hole covers, the foam used in the kind I have is different than anything i've seen in a sleeping mat.  And they match my tip-ups, and no I didn't pay 10 bucks each, when I got them, it was 10 bucks for 3.

[icejunky]

why pay 14bucks for a round disc!

in my area you would spend at least $10 buying the supplies to make one, so $14 is not that bad....$5 for a Bucket to cut the disc out of, and $2 for each piece hardware.

[DasRottweiler]

Anyone use this in their home-made contraption?
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I've got nothing against hole covers, the foam used in the kind I have is different than anything i've seen in a sleeping mat.  And they match my tip-ups, and no I didn't pay 10 bucks each, when I got them, it was 10 bucks for 3.
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Yes ,on the cleat -I gave one like it to my fishing bud, for use on his homemade camera compass.
Didn`t mean to dis yer covers, they do match yer traps nicely! Was simply pointing out there was a cheaper alternative, especially with the unemployment rate where it is!
 

in my area you would spend at least $10 buying the supplies to make one, so $14 is not that bad....$5 for a Bucket to cut the disc out of, and $2 for each piece hardware.

Junky , ya need to work on yer procurement skills. (scrounging 101) I find 5 gal buckets everywhere. Check behind restuarants. (ask of course)

[smitty0312]

in my area you would spend at least $10 buying the supplies to make one, so $14 is not that bad....$5 for a Bucket to cut the disc out of, and $2 for each piece hardware.

3 Things
-Better Quality
-Will last longer
-Satisfaction I made it myself

[icejunky]

-Better Quality
-Will last longer
-Satisfaction I made it myself

we are talking about a plastic disc with a cut-out and a few ridges...I dont need to get 10 years out of it, as long as it does the job all is well.

Im not a super handy guy, it is not my thing, so to me it is a good deal