Older Aqua View- question about camera 'covers' accessory

[Huskiedevle]

For the folks who are in the know, or any Aqua View 'prostaffers', can anyone tell me if there is available, the fish 'covers' that go over/around the camera end of the cable for the older model cameras, as of yet? I thought I remember a couple of years back someone posting here that it may be in the works for such an accessory for the older models, but I have yet to see it in any stores. I have an older model Mc2x.Any one seen anything yet, or where I can get one if this is available? Thanks.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

I'm not sure, but this might be it. No pic but it says that the fish skin is for rubber camera housing. Here is the HSOforum http://www.naturevisioninc.com/shop_nvi/home.php?cat=3&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=1

[Deitz Dittrich]

I do some prostaff work for Aqua-Vu.. and No, currently there is no cover that goes over the older style cameras yet. The fish skins are replacements of the new cameras. Or you can order a different color for the one you have as well.. But nothing yet to cover your older camera.

[Huskiedevle]

Thanks for the heads up, Dietz. A newer camera may be in the future for me, so I will wait to see if the 'new' older model fish skin, becomes reality.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Not a problem... Glad I could help!

My question to you, why do you want the fish skin?... I have both, and I have to admit I use the fish skin more than the non-fish skin. But it has more to do with the display than the camera. I never felt I had a problem with the camera spooking fish...As a matter of fact I have had sunfish, bass, pike and even a muskie either run into or try to eat the old black camera. I havn't had a muskie try and eat the newer camera with the fish skin, but then again, I havn't had it in the water as much yet either.

My opinion, if you like the camera keep it!... But then again, I also say, sell it, let someone who hasn't been able to afford a camera get one.. You upgrade, get what you want and everybody is happy!

[Huskiedevle]

I wasn't implying that I am going to toss my old camera because there isn't a 'fish skin' available for it .The new cameras on the market are getting better, with more features that appeal to me.That being said, a technological upgrade to a new camera is always a possibility.The whole notion of having a fish skin is from my "it can't hurt to have it, and it may help" attitude towards having more toys/equipment!If the plain old black camera attracts a few more fish, then so be it. That will work for me.

[Toad]

Hi Huskiedevle,

Aqua-Vu now offers a "fish-skin" that does indeed fit over the classic rubber AV camera. It is in a bullhead pattern, which I think is kind of cool, as bullheads are either generally regarded as forage, or ignored as a benign species. Check aquavu.com and look under accesories for this item.

-a friend called Toad

[Deitz Dittrich]

Yikes... slap me up and call me stupid.. I had no idea... guess I need to learn up on the product...

For those that want a fishskin for their old camera.. give Aqua-Vu a call.

[jphersh22]

Dietz, in your opinion do the new spectrum response lights have any affect spooking effect on the fish? I assume this lighting would be visible to the fish.

[Deitz Dittrich]

This is a question I get asked a lot when working different events for aqua-vu. And one I have done tests a bit myself. I think there are times when the lights deffinatly do not help you. For some reason the fish do get spooked by the lights. However, there have been other times, that I know the lights drew the fish in as well.

The one thing I will tell people for sure. If you are using a camera, and you have it off and are using a flasher in the same area... and see a fish on the flasher.. do not turn the lights on.. that for sure will spook them!

Generally, I do not use my camera much at all after the sun goes down. I have used it a few times to see the bottom content when I am setting up however.

[Huskiedevle]

Thanks for the reply,Toad. A bullhead-now how great is that? I will definitely have to get a fish skin for the Mc2x.The things a guy can find out a FM. Get a 'real fish'(bullhead) fish skin, and save a few bucks by not buying a new camera to boot.Well, at least the wife likes that. I will still have to look at new technological upgrades.