Taking pics

[eyepatrol]

I was just curious as to whether or not it would hurt a fish to lay it on the ice (or snow), take a quick picture, then get it back down into the hole? I've never taken a camera out ice fishing, but might start to do so. Usually I'm fishing by myself, so I wouldn't have anyone to take a picture for me while holding onto a fish.

Anyone know if laying a fish on the ice to take a quick pic would hurt the fish?

thanks

bc

[Northlander]

Do it as quick as possible. Every second out of water hurts a fish but if we are taking a pic we have no choice. Just be as careful and quick as you can be and dont break any fins and it should be ok. Be a bit quicker with panfish.

[Dan Thiem]

I have learned that getting the camera out and ready before you catch something. That will also help in minimizing time out of the water.

[Dave]

basscatcher,

A small camera tripod is relatively inexpensive. There should be enough height range on it to have your camera setup on the tripod, walk over to click the timer release and go sit on a bucket for a photo of yourself holding the fish. I know it's one more thing to bring but you could get yourself in there as well.

[Deitz Dittrich]

The Todays Tackle Ice Well is nice for this too.. as you can put the fish back in the water till your camera is ready. Its like a livewell in the winter!

[Random guy]

I am somewhat of a jerk so I end up fishing by myself more then not so I had to figure out how to quickly take self portraits.

In the winter I have a tripod with the camera already attached to it with marks on the tripod that show exact angle the camera shoud be at for five paces back on my knee or seven paces back standing up. I keep the camera and tripod in a tip up tote that I can quickly open with one hand to protect it from the wear and tear of ice fishing. I also have a spot on the wheeler and the hood of the pickup that will put the camera in the position quickly with one hand.

In the summer I have a piece of velcro on the top of the outboard that the camera attaches to with the jack plate up and the trim gauge in the middle it is the perfect standing shot from the bow of the boat. Hold the fish in the net, the motor is normaly already set since that is where it runs at on top end. Stick the camera to the motor, set the timer, pick up the fish and smile.

It has worked so far, just remember to take the camera of the outboard before you blast to the next spot.

[rlamar]

Getting the camera out in advance, while fishing is almost a garuntee of no fish.

[P.DONA]

I don't lie any fish on the ice unless We're keeping them. Especially in the COLD weather..

I would suggest if your camera has the 10 second self timer, go with that. Get familiar with that feature. I can set my camera anywhere and do a self portrait. With pratice, you'll find out how far and where to stand in front of your camera. I've put it in the crotch of a tree, on my tailgate, all over my boat, on chairs and rocks.