Why you shouldn't visit internet shops late at night when you're tired

[thatoneguy]

I bought a HatCam hat. Yup. At 3AM it seemed like the perfect solution to my desire for a hands-free way to record video of my bassin' adventures.

In the light of day (and after some sleep) I realize how DORKY I'm going to look (what's new, right?), but nerd-factor aside, I am actually pretty excited to put it to use. Should be cool for capturing blow-ups while topwater fishing.

Anyone ever used one?

[Turbodog]

never used a hatcam but i know what u mean with the internet it is the devil i have been buying alot of new fishing stuff before i know it i have a cart full and a 100+ in stuff i think i need!

[LightningBG]

I dont know how expensive a "hat cam" is, but as for other cams... The Go-Pro cams are amazing. $300, fully waterproof and shoot in 1080.

[mainbutter]

Never used one but I really wish I could set up a camera to record my fishing adventures. At the moment the prices and the battery life are keeping me away, but that's gradually been getting better every year.

[thatoneguy]

The HatCam is actually a hat - like a baseball cap - with a mount for a lightweight video camera built into the bill of the cap

I plan to use it with my Kodak Pro Sport HD cam. Basically, you just screw the camera onto the mount on your cap, and wherever you're looking, that's what you record! The video could get a little choppy if I'm forced to unleash a ferocious hookset, but I'm sure I can get than hang of it after awhile.

[Cecil]

Just don't go on Minnetonka and look around and then let your wife see it. She will know what you are looking at all day, and it ain't gonna be weedlines!

[pureinsanity]

My buddy has one, works alright i guess. I think you will enjoy it except for the looks youll get

[HandGunner]

lol well i actually made my own hat cam with a strike king hat, yes i look super dorky and nerdy ppl walk by like wat the heck is that nerd doing? until i land some nice bass they never knew were in the water.

the ppl who dont fish for real have no idea what they are talking about they can act like the jock in school but in the end your just a better fishermen than the person is and that just makes them more jelous that you have footage of yourself landing fish. go out with it a few times and the locals who fish will soon also have them, be the spark that ignites the fire start the new trend of hatcam fishing!

[delcecchi]

The new issue of Wired mag had an article on these various cams. You can check it out probably on their HSOforum.

[Burchoid]

My buddy has one, works alright i guess. I think you will enjoy it except for the looks youll get

Sounds like a good way to give up your fishing spots! Would be cool if you didn't care about that.

[Bobby Bass]

I use a Hatcam and you can see several videos here on the site shot with it. I have a Flip mounted on mine. I am happy with the results and it will take a little getting used to. The weight of the camera on your head and learning to turn your head to look not just your eyes as the camera will not catch that. I have added a wide angle lens to my Flip for this season so I am looking forward to a wider picture. You will find that the closer the action is that you shoot that you need to actually put your chin on your chest and hold your fish up so it will get caught in the angle of the camera. I am hoping the wide angle lens will help with that problem. I give it a big thumbs up and even if you don't post any video to share it is great to have at home to look over your fishing trips!

[HellaBass]

I think someone needs to come up with a camera a little more low profile, that mounts below the bill, like those LED lights, less dorky, closer to eyes & line of site

[LightningBG]

I think someone needs to come up with a camera a little more low profile, that mounts below the bill, like those LED lights, less dorky, closer to eyes & line of site

Sounds like a great way for you to jump into the 5% of people that everyone hates. Invent it. I'll buy one.

[Deitz Dittrich]

They already have sunglasses ones..

[HandGunner]

yea but the smaller you go the worse the video quality will be, almost baught a small action cam until i saw the video quality on utube and to be honest it sucked.

[HellaBass]

Got me thinking of some video I shot with a tripod setup on the back deck, think its more useful then the POV, what do you think?

[LegattoAD]

Got me thinking of some video I shot with a tripod setup on the back deck, think its more useful then the POV, what do you think?

Each has it's advantages, but I think a combination of the two would be the best from the viewers perspective. That way you get the whole picture.

With the POV, you get to see the type of cover, more of the presentation and lure action, and (perhaps) most importantly, you get to see that bass blow up on that buzzer.

With the camera on the back deck, you get to see how the angler works the bait with the rod, which is something you don't really see with POV cameras.

If someone has the resources, why not do both? Of course, having an incredibly tolerant buddy tape you would probably be easier than all of the above.