GoPro Perch Strike/Hookup Video

[Brandonkop]

Here is some underwater footage thanks to the GoPro, we didn't even know all these fish were down there. Even though the water was clear with the snow on the ice it made them difficult to see in the fishing hut. I sped up parts and slow motioned the strike and hook sets. Makes it a little more interesting to watch. Good clear footage. Gopro was just sitting on the bottom. I have more footage from after we put it on a tripod but it was getting darker. I'll make that one some day. For now this is what I got.

http://youtu.be/taWyjQaCWzw
It is under 5 minutes long, no narration.

Brandon

[beerhunter]

Great stuff. Love it.

[Wild&Free]

Starring: Yellow Perch. Awesome video.

[yulful]

Wicked Video. I sure love the GoPro's. Do you have the 3? I have it and they have an Iphone App that you can use via WIFI to view what the Camera is seeing. It's a little delayed but works well for setting up angles and different views. I'm just not sure the WIFI would have a strong enough signal in the water let alone the ice.

[FishingFrenzy]

Originally Posted by yulful

Wicked Video. I sure love the GoPro's. Do you have the 3? I have it and they have an Iphone App that you can use via WIFI to view what the Camera is seeing. It's a little delayed but works well for setting up angles and different views. I'm just not sure the WIFI would have a strong enough signal in the water let alone the ice.

It doesnt . I built a custom rig for that exact purpose only to realize as soon as it hits the water, signal is lost.

[Tht-_-Fisherman]

Nice video and good job!

[Brandonkop]

Originally Posted by yulful

Wicked Video. I sure love the GoPro's. Do you have the 3? I have it and they have an Iphone App that you can use via WIFI to view what the Camera is seeing. It's a little delayed but works well for setting up angles and different views. I'm just not sure the WIFI would have a strong enough signal in the water let alone the ice.

Actually I had the first GoPro wrist cam and then When they came out with the GoPro Hero that is what I got. So I have not upgraded since then, but this GoPro Hero Black edition is tempting me. I think I'll wait and see if they come out with a version 4 next year. But this black edition has amazing definition from the image reviews I've seen, and the WiFi capabilities are great. Too bad it doesn't work in the water.

Brandon

[sturgeonhound]

A silly question.....how did you know what your go pro was pointing at....could you see it down the hole, or was it just luck it ended up the right way?

[Brandonkop]

Originally Posted by sturgeonhound

A silly question.....how did you know what your go pro was pointing at....could you see it down the hole, or was it just luck it ended up the right way?

Actually the GoPro is quite highly visible down the hole and easy to see to line it up with all of your holes. If it were deep water it would just be dumb luck. Wait till you see the video on a tripod it is pretty sweet, but the light was getting lower that is the only bad thing. I'd like to send it down to the bottom of cold lake and get some of that one video that would be awesome!

[jaystev]

careful how far down you send it i had my seal fail under only ten feet this summer

[Brandonkop]

Originally Posted by jaystev

careful how far down you send it i had my seal fail under only ten feet this summer

If your seal failed you must have done something wrong, like have dust or dirt in the gasket area. I've gone scuba diving with mine to 60 feet and it works fine. The sight says good to 60 meters or 197 feet. I would let the company know and see what they do for you. I had a housing crack and they sent me a new one for free. Great company! Just make sure you clean the white gasket well under hot water with soap then you know you'll have a good seal when you close it up. Did you tie the line to the hinge cause that will pop it open too. I did that at first and was lucky it didn't open up under water.

There are two videos on youtube of lost Gopros in the ocean, one lost for 2 months and one for 5 months I believe. Found later and still 100% sealed and camera/SD card fully functional inside. Amazing stuff!

Brandon

[Tyssen77]

Cool video, thanks for the post.

[Woolly Bugger]

Great video once again Brandon !!

[pelada trochu]

thats awesome. so hilarious. love the music

[uicehole]

Nice video Doc! Interesting that even with the odd shape of the cicada the perch can still consistently inhale the hook.

[Brandonkop]

Originally Posted by uicehole

Nice video Doc! Interesting that even with the odd shape of the cicada the perch can still consistently inhale the hook.

Yeah I love the Cicada, one of my go to hooks for big perch. Happened across it on accident while fishing for walleye with the larger cicada's.
Works great.

Brandon

[tommyguitar]

Great footage! Thanks for sharing.

[MB1]

Really impressed with the clarity. Sure beats my aquaview.