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locating your line on the aqua view at any depth


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here we go...how to set up your aqua view on suspended fish or just to quickly dial it in.i used some 20 pound tip up line,spooled some on a junk reel,and drop it down with a depth finder wieght.spin camera till you see the thick black line...let it settle..reel up the line, and when you drop your stuff down it should line up exactly...as far as spooking fish,have not noticed a big difference.....actually wished i had a hook on my sinker sometimes me hope this helps someone..thank you,and god bless......red skelton

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Another tip is to take a whiteout pen and make marks every foot on the cable of your camera. You could also probably write the number every five feet or so just to help you keep track.

When you see suspended fish on your vex you'll know how far to drop your camera down and now with the marks on the cable you'll know exactly how deep your camera is at all times.

Just a little trick.

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I used my label maker and wrapped a laminated label 1/8" wide with the number on it on the cable. Mine is a Brother label maker, which they make an extra strong adhesive label for.

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Great tip on how to find your line.

I always wondered how well the "industrial label" would stick.

I used a silver sharpie to mark the cable every foot after Dietz suggested it in a post a few months back. Pretty slick!

The silver sharpie is one of the greatest things ever!!

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