I own a marcum and have had perch swim up to the camera within inches of it, turned on the light for ****s and giggles, the fish didn't even flinch. I have gotten waaaaaaaay more fish with the camera than without, the hook disappears and your setting the hook, don't even feel the strike on the rod. The camera can be a lot of fun and frustrating at the same time. I'm hooked on a camera............