downrigger gopro

[jellyfish]

Does anybody have anything they've used to attach their gopro to a downrigger? I'm going to the west coast salmon fishing and am looking into a way to get a cool underwater video. Ive seen some setups but they cost $150 plus S&H. Anybody have any ideas or experience?

Thanks in advance,
Cheers

[cnjb223]

I think you would also need some sort of lighting, it gets awfully dark at down rigger depths.

[jellyfish]

Well typically we fish anywhere from depths of 25' to 65' so I was hoping it would work at the 25'-30' depth. Figure it would be worth a try and you could get some pretty cool footage. Just looking to see if anybody has had experience trying or have any knowledge of a good setup

[jaystev]

just watch how deep you send it the regular case might not withstand the pressures at depth.

[jellyfish]

GoPro's official website says they can withstand depths up to 197 ft (60m). Dont plan on taking it down that deep tho. Real concern is mounting and lighting although i figure the lighting should be alright at the 25' mark.

[Icatchfish]

you will need some sort of lighting even at 30 ft or your camera wont capture anything beyond 6 or 7 m. also, make sure you have a pressure tested case adequate to handle the water pressure.

GL and post some videos soon