buick14 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hello, I was wondering on what peoples thoughts are on if the lights on the underwater cameras scare your fish in the night? I personally feel when the underwater camera is stationary, it does not scare any fish so long as it isnt moving or you dont turn the lights on when the fish are present..But I am uncertain if fish in the dark are spooked to feed infront of the lights? Obviously, I have noticed that aquatic bugs and certain minnows etc are attracted to the light....(I am talking about light like on a marcum not the LED infrared on the old aqua vu which are invisible to naked eye) So i was wondering, with light sensitive fish like Walleye, in the dark, would they be spooked to come by the light of the camera to go after a bait? Im just wondering if the underwater night viewing is useless as it scares fish I am not interested in the legalitites in terms of fishing, Im interested in know flat out if anybody sees walleye and other fish with the cam, or if the avoid it like the plague. Thanks guys, and Im interested in your experiences with particular species ie pike not scared of light walleye spooked etc etc thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I don't think it would scare them at all, if anything it's an attractant.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Ya.. I dont think it bothers them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 TJ, glow in the dark spinnerbait blades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 shhh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 All the lakes I fish has zoo plank So the lights don't work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 My question is do the lights on these camera's violate the "No use of artificial lights to attract fish" law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 hmmm i see my light is so bright that underwater viewing (so far) in shield like lake is actually incredible (marcum has the lights on top and they really illuminate in super dark conditions!) So i thought walleye and etc would be scared of being in the "spotlight".....if I saw a UFo id keep my distance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 My question is do the lights on these camera's violate the "No use of artificial lights to attract fish" law? this is the answer...if you are using the light to attract fish, then it is illegal however if you are using the light for the purpose of using the camera to view underwater with the lights assistance , then you are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Not really interested on the legalities at this point, as I am actually interested in people's opinions camera spook vs not .... No offense or anything guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I like to put my lures right up close while downviewing and blast the lights on em.. seems to get their attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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