Underwater Cameras

[Guest]

I just bought an Aqua-Vu MC2X camera and I have used it three times.
Once in 8ft of clear water and could see fish successfully (no lights). The second time was in 35 feet of water and I could see the fish without using the camera’s built in lighting. The third time was in murky water with mud bottom with current and we could not see anything with the lights off. Therefore, I turned on the lights and we could only see about 1-2foot. The lure that was closest to the camera did not catch a fish nor did we spot a fish on camera. So we took the camera out of the hole and did not use the rest of the day.

Since, I have only used it three times I am wondering if anyone has been able to view fish under dark water conditions. If so, what type of conditions do the built-in lights work best?

Thanks
Nuno

[Guest]

Nuno,

Underwater cameras have been discussed many times here. Try a couple of these links.

http://fishingminnesota.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000432.html
http://fishingminnesota.com/ubb/Forum30/HTML/001296.html

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Paul
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[Sheephead]

I've used my camera numerous times this winter with great success, during daylight hours.As soon as it gets dark enough to turn the lights on it does'nt seem to work too well( I have an OVS 400) I've noticed the fish, perch and sunnies, come to the edge of the light and look at the bait but won't move in for the kill, they seemed to be spooked by the lights! I usually just turn the cameera off and just go back relying on the old fashioned way, with the Vex! I haven't heard of too many people having much success with the lights on, as mentioned in past posts.

[Guest]

Oh No!!!!

Now using a Vexilar is old fashioned?

What is the fishing world gonna come up with next?
j/k guys......however I don't believe the
FL-8 is old fashioned...Not yet anyways.

PCG

[Guest]

I want to thank you for responding to my inquiry, the information provided was helpful.

[Rick]

We used the Vista Cam on Lake of the Woods (which is known for murky water) in 35 feet and the bottom showed up clearly.

We didn't see any fish with it but we were easily able to locate a transition from sand to rubble and the transition from rubble to rock. You can also see the action you are getting with your lure at the differant depths and how fish react to it. That's where these units can really shine.

you can see more info about these untis at:
http://fishingmn.com/sportgood.html