| You know, one area of Walleye fishing that never | | | | beneficial, especially when you are fishing for our |
| fails to spark controversy is whether to fish with | | | | ol' friend, the sometimes elusive Walleye. |
| an underwater camera. | | | | Getting The Most From Your Underwater Camera |
| On one side of the controversy you have ... | | | | These fish have a reputation for being |
| 1. The Purists | | | | unpredictable and tricky, and using an underwater |
| Purists believe that it is close to "cheating" to use | | | | camera can help you locate and move in right on |
| an Underwater Camera to fish for walleye. | | | | top of the Walleye without wasting a lot of time |
| And on the other side of the controversy, you | | | | in empty waters. |
| have ... | | | | Knowing how to use your underwater camera to |
| 2. The Technologically-Inclined Walleye Angler | | | | the best advantage, and which features and |
| These folks believe that whatever we can do | | | | functions will have an impact on Walleye fishing, |
| (within the law) to gain an advantage on the | | | | can help you avoid many mistakes and improve |
| water, we'll do it. | | | | your Walleye success at the same time. |
| As for me, I often find that when confronted | | | | Color underwater cameras offer more benefits |
| with an "either-or" scenario, I'll say "Both." | | | | and a better view, because the varied colors |
| And that is what I say in this case too. | | | | make it easier to distinguish the fish under the |
| After all, there are some times when you'll want | | | | water. |
| to spend a day on the water with an underwater | | | | It's important to choose a camera that has a |
| camera at your disposal, and times when you'll | | | | quality waterproof housing, otherwise you may |
| want to go more natural and go for the fish | | | | lose the view just when you need it most. |
| without this added advantage. | | | | The lens that you choose on the underwater |
| Ultimately it comes down to a personal decision, | | | | camera will make a difference in how easy you |
| and in my opinion there is no right or wrong | | | | locate the Walleye. |
| decision when it comes to whether to use one of | | | | A recessed lens will avoid scratches and other |
| these cameras. | | | | visual defects which may interfere with your |
| Personally I usually fish without one, but I have | | | | underwater view. Macro lenses allow for better |
| nothing against those who use them, because the | | | | magnification, and this will allow you to see much |
| fact is that underwater cameras can be very | | | | smaller objects and fish. |