Aqua Underwater Camera
What is more important to have when ice fishing an Aqua-vu underwater camera or a Vexilar FL-8 locator?
I’ve been looking at buying either an Aqua-Vu or a Vexlar FL-8 from http://lakekab.com or possibly Cabelas. Anyone used either?
The Vexilar is MUCH more important than a camera!
In Ice-fishing, a camera is an “optional” tool.
Why is a Vexilar so important?
#1. You can check the depth of the water where you want to punch a hole BEFORE drilling your hole! A camera can’t do that.
#2. You can’t check a Thermocline with a camera.
#3. Although various camera company’s (Aqua View, Etc) WANT you to believe that you will get crystal clear images in any conditions, I own a camera and unfortunately that is NOT the case. An inexpensive camera in the $200 range is next to useless in any stained water. Even if the water is mostly clear you have to be VERY close to your lure/bait to actually see a fish strike! (Unless you can afford to purchase a premium-grade $500 + Camera with every bell and whistle!)
However, a camera is a GREAT tool when you want to find out WHAT species of fish is tugging on your line, (and it’s fun to watch).
Here’s a good analogy:
Think of a Vexilar/Flasher as your “general” fish finder, and a camera as your “zoom” feature.
Underwater camera aqua vu bass bluegills and big rock
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