Tip up look out

[love to hunt]

Ok, it is possible that this is bringing lazy to a new level but I am going to try it out.

I purchased a wireless security camera on hsolist today and I am going to mount it on the side of my house and pipe it in to my TV for watching tip up's.

If it works good I will put one on each side for 360 deg viewing.

I figure, why get up to look unless there is something to look at.

I will let you guys know what it looks like when I get it.

[deepportage01]

It' gona be funny when you see me riping off your Tip Up on your TV screen I bet you will get up then : Sorry L2H I just need a laugh. later DP

[Gordie]

good idea, but thats just to much tecno stuff for me

remember when you had the line on a stick?

and its not lazy its inovative, ok its lazy, just kidding...

[love to hunt]

If you want to see lazy you should check out the openwater forum and look at the "Let's see pics of your open water rigs" I just posted pis of mine.

I do remember the stick and string days. I was far younger then and have become a lot laz...wiser since.

DP I will have the tape rolling just for you buddy. I just met you and am already starting not to like you

[Gordie]

yea I got one of those rigs like yours on the other post I can be lazy to thats why the 3rd seat from my suburban is in my rig

It is a rush to watch that flag pop when your hanging smelt for toothys though . co,s will think your watching for them. ha ha ha FLAGS UP.....

[Matt Johnson]

LOL I like it!

[rippinlipz]

I like the idea, all depends how far the infared will go in the open like that. It would be interesting to try.

[love to hunt]

As soon as I get and try it I will post a report.

[mtreno]

a stike sensor is way easier/cheaper and will have much more range than your camera. we even started using them inside on the rattle wheels at night for some added noise for the late night biters -

my .02

[Ryan_V]

I agree about the strike sensor, seems to make more sense!!! TONS cheaper, less bulky and useable 24 hrs a day and in other weather where you wouldn't be able to see the flags on a camera.

[love to hunt]

Where does a fellow get a strike sensor?

[hovermn]

Pretty much anywhere now. I know that the big guys like Gander, Cabela's, Thorne Bros and Fleet Farm carry them. Most bait shops should have them as well.

[love to hunt]

I agree that would be more cost effective but this would be a good conversation piece.

They really arn't very expensive so it will still be fun.

[LaZyDayZ]

A search of the cabellas www has none.

I was able to find them at reeds though.

[love to hunt]

I got the system in the mail Friday and will try it out and post pics tonight after dark.

[love to hunt]

Ok I have it installed and it works great.

When get all my projects complete I will pull it in to the yard and get better pictures.

[Bruce Mosher]

I think you have alot of FUN thinking! Cool. Bruce Mosher

[Try Too Fish]

I wonder how the battries will hold up when its 20 below?

Just a thought!

[Reynolds]

My only question is that would the DNR recognize this as a legal form of visual contact with your tip-up? I would have to think so. It seems that I remember a fellow saying that he was fined on Red Lake last season for not having visual contact with his tip-up while he was jigging inside his house. I do like your idea by the way.

[LMITOUT]

The MN DNR regulations state that "Anglers must remain within 200 feet of their tip-up."

It mentions nothing about line of sight so this set-up should be fine. If it wasn't legal those strike sensor or other paging systems would have a hard time selling.