Underwater Camera vs. Fish Finder/Flasher
Jan 22, 2020 16:19:44 #
I have recently been considering getting either a fish finder or an underwater camera, and don't know which one would be more useful. The fish finder is the Garmin Striker 4 or something like that and it comes with a flasher for ice fishing, or just a regular bottom map with gps. The other option is an underwater camera, and as I have limited funds for fishing, I was hoping someone would have some solid advice.
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by WellAktually
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by WellAktually
Jan 22, 2020 16:19:48 #
Two different devices that can complement - but not replace - eachother. A sonar/flasher is a must-have while a camera is nice-to-have.
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by adhq
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by adhq
Jan 22, 2020 16:19:52 #
I use my finder 100% of the time ice fishing. Use my camera maybe 10% of the time. So I'd go finder and build up to an underwater camera
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by TheAntlerMaster
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by TheAntlerMaster
Jan 22, 2020 16:19:56 #
One reason that I got rid of my camera is water clarity makes it useless. Plus you can check a spot with a flasher without drilling a hole. My fl-12 has been strong for over 5 yrs
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by kvin402
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by kvin402
Jan 22, 2020 16:20:02 #
Jan 22, 2020 16:53:28 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
A sonar/flasher is a must-have while a camera is nice-to-have,The Garmin Striker 4, finder 100% of the time, Got rid of my camera is water clarity makes it useless. No contest in my opinion...
Jan 23, 2020 09:45:37 #
imjac54
Loc: Waynesburg Pa. area
FS Digest wrote:
I have recently been considering getting either a fish finder or an underwater camera, and don't know which one would be more useful. The fish finder is the Garmin Striker 4 or something like that and it comes with a flasher for ice fishing, or just a regular bottom map with gps. The other option is an underwater camera, and as I have limited funds for fishing, I was hoping someone would have some solid advice.
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by WellAktually
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by WellAktually
Get a fishfinder. I bought a camera several years ago I hardly use it. It’s not very efficient if water is cloudy . You don’t really want to drag a cable around under water while trying to fish anyway.
Jan 23, 2020 10:23:21 #
JRK227
Loc: Cedarburg, WI
Rely on your fish finder. Underwater cameras have a very limited field of vision and unless water is crystal clear, you can only see 2 feet or less.
Jan 23, 2020 11:54:36 #
Jan 23, 2020 14:51:42 #
When in high school back in the early 60’s, I built a camera box with a mirror in the bottom shining up. Put the camera in and submerged it in clear water. Wasn’t the best but was fun to look into. Had fun doing that as well as other things that we take for granite today.
Jan 23, 2020 22:38:07 #
stuco
Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City
The Garmin Striker 4 is what I have. I bought the ice fishing kit to go with it. It’s awesome.
Jan 24, 2020 14:53:51 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
I have both but rarley use the camera because the screen needs to be in a shelter or itis really hard to view ( an old model so maybe the newer ones are brighter) whereas, I always take the finder while ice fishing. Even with a sled you can only cary/drag just soooo much.
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