Technology can be such a wonderful thing, and one of these new marvels are underwater cameras which can help you when you are Walleye
fishing. They can take away the unknown factor, and let you see exactly what is under the water. You can see Walleye and other fish in the area, debris or
underwater structures, and other area components. You can be alerted to the fact that a trophy Walleye is lurking under your boat, or that an entire school is hanging
around an underwater structure. These devices are available from different manufacturers, and each camera made may be different from the others in terms of
operation. The first tip for fishing Walleye is to make sure you get plenty of practice with your new camera before you ever use it while fishing. Some are more
sensitive than others, and some show better pictures as well. If you are going ice fishing or fishing for Walleye in the cold weather, make sure to bring extra batteries
with you. Cold leaches the energy out of batteries, so your battery will last twice as long in warm weather as it will in cold weather.
Get comfortable with your
new piece of equipment, trying to set it to different depths and using different available options. Remember that underneath the water, just like in your rear view mirror,
things may look bigger than they actually are. Take this into account when you are Walleye fishing, so you don't think you have a trophy fish and end up with a
minnow. Another helpful tip is to make sure you avoid the bottom, otherwise you may stir up sediment which will greatly reduce your visibility in the water. You will be
able to see the fish, and you may be amazed at the number of Walleye that suspend in open water. Make the camera as unobtrusive as possible so the fish do not
even notice it.
Always clean it thoroughly after use, and make sure that it is dried out after being under the water. When you first put it under the water, do
slow gently and slowly. Moving too fast may spook the Walleye and bait fish nearby, and it can take a while for them to return. Keep it in good repair, and do not use
it in strong currents that may cause damage or break away any parts. Proper maintenance and repair will make the difference in how long it lasts and how well it
works.
An underwater camera can give you a big advantage, and what you see under the water may surprise and amaze you. After use, always wipe the
lens off with a clean soft cloth, to avoid any sand or dirt on the lens that may scratch it and cause problems.
