underwater cameras

[mrblugil]

anyone have one? how good do they work? can you tell one fish from another?species wise I mean,I want one but with so many out there I'm stumped with which one to buy,any info would be greatly appreciated,thanks:help:

[Cpt.Chaos]

I have an underwater camera, it is an Atlantis, it works really good. you can tell what type of fish, size, even see individual markings on the fish. The picture is in black and white, but very clear. My wife purchased it about 4 years ago for me, and I used it alot at first for ice fishing, but I have hung it over the side of the boat while drifting for perch and walleye.

[theeyes]

We use the marcum camera, works great.

[BassFisher91]

Yes underwater cameras do work. W/ good quality ones, like Chaos said, you can see individual markings on fish. Aqua-Vu is what I have, and it is very clear. It also tells you the temp. of the water which is nice if you dont have a fish finder/GPS

[Bagman]

If you want to start on the low end check out the harbor freight cam on the ice fishing forum 79.99 with coupon.:) I have the Aqua Vu that is comparable. I believe it was 119, it has a weather cover with shade, fish skin cam cover, and stand/battery holder.

[mrblugil]

many thanks for the quick responce's gonna spring for one don't know if it will help me catch many more fish but at least I'll be able to see um down there,thanks again:)

[duckman#1]

Harbor frieght has theirs on sale for $79 right now,as mentioned. I have two of them and their decent for the money.
Maybe I should sell one? I'll get them out and make sure I have everything and perhpas I'll post one.

[The Whale]

I have an "OVS 350", Outdoor Viewing Systems (Marcum). Very nice camera set up. B&W. I've watched Perch scuff the bottom of Saginaw Bay 5' deep, 35' off to the side of where I was through the ice on a bright sunny day. Most quality cameras can "see" as well as you can. If you put your head under water and look around, the camera will see as well as you can, possibly a bit better. Meaning, dirty dingy water where you couldn't see a foot, the camera will not either. ;)

[ih772]

Cameras are nice when the water is clear and it's light outside. The LED lights really don't do a lot after dark and you sort of end up with the "highbeams in a snow storm" effect.