Go pro on a downrigger

[Prof T]

Is anybody putting their hero down to capture video at the ball? I'd so, what's your setup.

 

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[sszoldra]

Go Pro's are only good down to a certain depth, and it's not that deep

[Prof T]

There's a waterproof case for under $40 that's supposed to be good down to 200ft. Also, a torpedo mount that can be made with PVC 2" and 3" fittings. I've looked at some saltwater footage on YouTube but it's shallow, just wondering if anyone's done it deeper and interested at what depths you run out of light.

[Tyee II]

I use mine with a similar torpedo housing down past 100' on Lake Michigan. Not sure if you have enough light to go that deep on Lake O. I also have extra torpedo housings if anyones interested.

 

My avatar is a screen capture of a King that was checking out my camera.

[Prof T]

How cool is that King !!!!!

 

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[Tyee II]

The WaterWolf is an inline camera that you can clip onto your fishing line. It's really the way to go if you just want to watch fish strikes. The GoPro on a rigger is better for watching more than one line or filming structure, but when a fish strikes sometimes it's just a silver blur and they're gone. It's actually more fun watching the fish that swing and miss as they usually stay in the field of view and try again.