Underwater Cameras

Anybody using an Aqua-Vu Scout or other underwater camera? Any
recommendations?

Bill,
Here in Chicagoland the waters so stained I can't imagine them being of
much use at all. Lake Mich on occasion, but it was also stained pretty good
most of the year. I don't know many places in the Midwest-upper Midwest
where they would really be of much benefit. Possible some places in Wisc an
Minn. but not around here for sure so I think water clarity would be a big
deal.

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God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

Bill,
Here in Chicagoland the waters so stained I can't imagine them being of
much use at all. Lake Mich on occasion, but it was also stained pretty good
most of the year. I don't know many places in the Midwest-upper Midwest
where they would really be of much benefit. Possible some places in Wisc an
Minn. but not around here for sure so I think water clarity would be a big
deal.

--
God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

I'll bet you can spend a lifetime using one on Boom Lake & never see a
bass...

--
Warren

http://www.warrenwolk.com
Http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com
2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions

"Joshuall" wrote in message
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Bill,
Here in Chicagoland the waters so stained I can't imagine them being of
much use at all. Lake Mich on occasion, but it was also stained pretty
good most of the year. I don't know many places in the Midwest-upper
Midwest where they would really be of much benefit. Possible some places
in Wisc an Minn. but not around here for sure so I think water clarity
would be a big deal.

--
God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

I'll bet you can spend a lifetime using one on Boom Lake & never see a
bass...

--
Warren

http://www.warrenwolk.com
Http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com
2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions

"Joshuall" wrote in message
...
Bill,
Here in Chicagoland the waters so stained I can't imagine them being of
much use at all. Lake Mich on occasion, but it was also stained pretty
good most of the year. I don't know many places in the Midwest-upper
Midwest where they would really be of much benefit. Possible some places
in Wisc an Minn. but not around here for sure so I think water clarity
would be a big deal.

--
God Bless America

Josh The Bad Bear

Bill Shelley wrote:
Anybody using an Aqua-Vu Scout or other underwater camera? Any
recommendations?
That is my concern. I fish tidal rivers and a few lakes in VA where
visibility is usually 2' or less. The manufacturers claim the cameras
can see 2X farther than the human eye. If this its true I can see where
it would be helpful probing cover and structure located with a depth
finder just to see what's down there. I'm still undecided but at $200
the price has got me thinking about it now.

$200 is pretty cheap. You would be hard pressed to put together a cheap
camera, make your own water proof housing, and add a DC monitor for much
less, and that doesn't take in your time to put it together.

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"Bill Shelley" wrote in message
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Bill Shelley wrote:
Anybody using an Aqua-Vu Scout or other underwater camera? Any
recommendations?
That is my concern. I fish tidal rivers and a few lakes in VA where
visibility is usually 2' or less. The manufacturers claim the cameras
can see 2X farther than the human eye. If this its true I can see where
it would be helpful probing cover and structure located with a depth
finder just to see what's down there. I'm still undecided but at $200
the price has got me thinking about it now.

$200 is pretty cheap. You would be hard pressed to put together a cheap
camera, make your own water proof housing, and add a DC monitor for much
less, and that doesn't take in your time to put it together.

--
Spinner Baits Tips & Tricks Contest
featuring
Secret Weapon Lures
in December

** Public Fishing and Boating Forums
** www.YumaBassMan.com


"Bill Shelley" wrote in message
...
Bill Shelley wrote:
Anybody using an Aqua-Vu Scout or other underwater camera? Any
recommendations?
That is my concern. I fish tidal rivers and a few lakes in VA where
visibility is usually 2' or less. The manufacturers claim the cameras
can see 2X farther than the human eye. If this its true I can see where
it would be helpful probing cover and structure located with a depth
finder just to see what's down there. I'm still undecided but at $200
the price has got me thinking about it now.

Bill Shelley wrote:
: Anybody using an Aqua-Vu Scout or other underwater camera? Any
: recommendations?

Yep, doing Secci disk testing, your lucky if you can see 40 inches into
the water... http://www.chicagopaddling.org/testit.html check out the
water color grid on that page... I was told that chart only applies to
northern Illinois... strip mines in southern illinois don't follow the
chart.

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John Nelson
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