When it comes to ice fishing gear and using technology to enhance your time on the ice perhaps nothing is more self evident on how it works than the underwater fishing camera. I like to call it video game ice fishing, but the premise is pretty simple: lower the camera down the hole, look around to see what is down there (specifically looking for fish!) and adjust your ice fishing jig presentation to entice a strike. The technique is especially effective in clear lakes that allow for viewing at great depths.
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Mille Lacs ice fishing is this way. One of the key things that people encounter is the very clear water. This is a perfect place to consider for your underwater camera.
Now, how do we get the best use out of the camera while we are out on the ice? This seems to be a never ending question, and if you are going to the expense of buying the darn thing you should make a point of using it up to its potential (or at least close). The most common and perhaps most effective use is to watch how the fish react towards your ice fishing bait. The mood of the fish, the species of the fish, and the conditions around you all impact the bite, and an underwater ice fishing camera is great at giving us a view into the fish's psyche. This works especially well for panfish, in particular sunfish. That isn't to say that you can't use it while ice fishing crappie, it is just that with suspended fish as crappies are wont to do it is hard to have the camera at the right depth.
Another great method to get the best out of your camera is to point it downward instead of horizontal as it comes in the package. If you are able to look at the fish from above they are far less likely to pay attention to it. Fish look around horizontally as a general rule and if you are able to look from a different perspective it can change their mood. This is about the only way that you can use an ice fishing camera effectively for walleyes.
Where to buy an underwater fishing camera
Given the explosion in popularity of these cameras they are quite easily attainable these days. Towards the top of this page I have included some items that are available right now on Ebay. If you are comfortable using Ebay you can often find the best deals anywhere there. If not, a popular second choice online is the other ecommerce stalwart Amazon, I have included some deals that they have currently as well at the bottom of this post.
What brand of underwater ice fishing camera should I buy?
Much like everything else in this world there are trade offs. You can find a steal of a deal on a knock off brand of camera like the Fish TV or similar model. I would shy away from these as a general rule, but if you are only planning on using this sparingly then perhaps the lower cost justifies your purchase. When it comes to quality cameras I would stick to 2 different brands that have proven themselves over time: Marcum and Aqua Vu. While Marcum is also well known for its line of ice fishing flashers, Aqua Vu built its name and reputation on cameras and continues to be a leader in the game even today.
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