Video fishing rod with underwater video camera

What is a video rod with an underwater video camera?

Each device model has its own design and additional elements, but the main components of its configuration are the presence of a monitor and a camera, and sometimes two.

An underwater video camera allows you to film at a depth of more than 20 m. The gear is equipped with a long cable, at the end of which there is a video device and a monitor to which the image is transmitted.

You can save the recording of underwater hunting to an SD card and review the most successful moments. There is also the opportunity to take photos for memory.

A fishing rod with a video camera has undeniable advantages:

It automatically increases the chance of a good catch.
Allows you to reduce bait losses.
Controls actions under water.
Makes it possible to get the effect of complete presence at a depth of about 20 m.
Provides an accurate measurement of the diving depth of the bait.
The device is also interesting for children. With the help of video images, you can study the underwater world and the habits of its inhabitants together with your child.
It becomes possible to analyze your own mistakes in fishing. Reviewing the resulting movie, the fisherman can pay attention to where he was in a hurry or, conversely, missed the bite.

Not long ago, while visiting a friend who is an avid fisherman, we discussed new products in the world of fishing devices for more than two hours, starting from echo sounders and casting bait using drones and remote boats, the choice of which is already quite large. And on YouTube I came across a video of a pike hunting not for a wobbler, but for a camera, while trolling. The idea seemed quite interesting, to see if there was fish in the pond, how it behaved, and in general to record successful moments while fishing. An interesting copy of a fishing recorder was found in the vastness of Chinese stores - I invite everyone to the underwater world =)

✔ CHARACTERISTICS

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5.6 inch LCD screen, 720p resolution, 2000000 pixels 6pcs infrared LED light, you can have a full observation of the fish 140 degree field of view, providing you with a wide field Multi-functional holder for fixing the LCD on the fishing rod, you can adjust any angle to underwater surveillance IP7 waterproof class, underwater depth up to 50 m Equipped with a high-quality 20 m video cable, with a maximum load of 20 kg Powered by 2 x 18650 lithium batteries (included) and a capacity of 2300mAh for one battery, 4 - 5 hours of working time Camera weight : 20g

✔ PACKAGING AND EQUIPMENT

Like most parcels from GB, they skimp on packaging, a simple black bag, without even a bubble wrap.

Inside the bag there is a rather dense case.

There is a small handle/strap for carrying.

Case dimensions 25*16 cm.

The manufacturer took care of the safety of all parts of the recorder; inside the case there are polypropylene cells for each part of the recorder.

In the upper compartment, in a small plastic case, there are four components of a metal rod for attaching the monitor.

The parts are connected to each other using a threaded connection. The lower part is pointed for easier installation of the rod into the ground.

The height of the folded rod is 800 millimeters, and the width is 11.7 millimeters.

To attach the monitor to the rod, the kit includes a metal mount and a set of screws.

The height of the monitor can be adjusted using a thumbscrew.

To attach the camera cable to the rod, I included six Velcro strips of varying lengths in the kit.

Separately, the kit includes a mount for the monitor on a fishing rod, which is generally suitable, as well as a mount for the metal rod included in the kit.

There is no need to unscrew the mount every time you assemble/disassemble the gear; you can simply remove the monitor from the plastic grooves.

Thanks to the swivel joint, the monitor can be installed at the desired angle and secured with a plastic nut.

The manufacturer made sure that, having purchased the kit, you would not have to look for batteries or a charger separately. The kit includes a wall charger with a Chinese plug and modest charging characteristics - 4.2V and 650 mA.

And separately there are two Li-ion batteries of standard size 18650 with a declared capacity of 2200 mAh. According to the manufacturer, they should be enough for 4-5 hours of shooting, but for me it was enough for 3.5 hours of continuous work; if the display is put into sleep mode, it will last longer.

Even the cord for attaching the gear is included.

The instructions are in English, and I recommend reading them, at least to understand how to attach the whole thing to a rod or rod.

✔ MONITOR

Monitor with a diagonal of 5.6 inches and a resolution of 1280*720 pixels. The body is made of plastic with a soft-touch coating. To protect from the sun and glare, the manufacturer has provided a visor, which can be removed if necessary. At the bottom there are four control and selection buttons.

At the center during operation, a blue LED lights up, barely noticeable.

On the right side there is a 3.5 jack socket for connecting an external underwater camera.

On the left side there is a slot for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB.

In the back there are mounting grooves and a battery compartment covered with a lid.

The recorder is turned on and off using a small button at the bottom of the recorder.

Compartment for two 18650 batteries.

The camera installed on the top of the recorder allows you to shoot video in 720P resolution - 1280*720 pixels at a frequency of 30 frames per second. The camera can rotate around its axis by 270 degrees.

In addition, the camera can be raised or lowered at an angle of approximately 60 degrees.

✔ UNDERWATER CAMERA

The camera for shooting underwater is located separately, the 20-meter cable is wound on a plastic reel.

A 3.5 jack is used to connect to the recorder.

Well, at the other end of the cable there is a camera for underwater photography of fish and other algae.

The cable at the base of the camera is a little thicker than the main one, it looks like they put on a piece of heat shrink.

The camera is housed in an all-metal case with two small lugs for attaching gear.

There are 6 infrared LEDs around the camera. There is a version without IR illumination, the cost of such a camera is cheaper, but it seemed to me that the fish are more interested in IR illumination rather than the bait.

There are also two carabiners on the cable with plastic sliders.

“Ears” are designed for attaching gear and stabilizing the camera when trolling.

✔ DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

The dimensions of the recorder are 124*78 mm.

The dimensions of the underwater camera are 36*19.3 mm.

According to the manufacturer, a 20-meter cable can withstand up to 20 kilograms. thickness near the camera is 1.6 mm, total thickness is 1 mm.

The camera weighs 16 grams.

The weight of the recorder with batteries is 236 grams.

✔ MENU

The display can display either a picture from the upper camera, or a picture from the underwater camera, or two at the same time. Moreover, there is a picture-in-picture function - then the images from the underwater camera will be in a small square on top of the image from the upper camera. The most convenient division is this: on the right side is the image from the underwater camera, and on the left is from the upper camera.

Upper chamber.

Underwater camera.

You can switch the camera to photo mode. A questionable feature given the low resolution of the cameras.

Long pressing the Mode/Menu button allows you to enter setup mode. First of all, let's switch the menu to Russian.

Pip set - picture-in-picture mode.

As with car recorders, it is possible to overlay time and date on the video.

But I would advise turning off the sound, I frankly didn’t like the microphone, it is sensitive to such an extent that it even records interference inside the recorder.

When the recorder is turned off, the time is not reset, but if you remove the batteries to recharge, you will have to reset it.

To save battery life, there is a mode to turn off the recorder screen.

And in addition to energy saving, they added an auto-shutdown function when the recorder is not recording anything.

Perhaps somehow it is possible to reflash this recorder, but I think this is from the realm of science fiction, just information about the firmware, resetting the settings and the format of the memory card.

✔ MOUNTING

The mount attaches to the rod without any problems.
We fix the monitor and get a video fishing rod.

It’s even easier to attach the recorder to the rod included in the kit.

General view of the rod.

✔ VIDEO REVIEW

The top and underwater cameras shoot video files of 2 minutes each. The microphone is only on the top camera, and as I said, it is overly sensitive. Characteristics of the video captured by the upper camera.

And the underwater camera already has worse characteristics.

Example video.

The video is not mine, but it might work for a home archive.

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✔ TOTAL

I have a double impression of this device. It seems that the fish are visible and the bottom is translucent and you can watch the wobbler. But the rather low quality of the underwater camera is not very suitable for creating an HD video archive to show to friends fishermen, and the sound is recorded only from the upper camera, and in disgusting quality. But at the same time, with the help of this camera it is possible to see whether there are any fish at all in the selected fishing area, you can examine snags and pools for the presence of predators, and just watch when you need to hook. Thanks to two cameras, you can record or view on the screen separately the results of fishing both from under water and above water. Suitable as a gift for yourself or for a fisherman you know.

Design Features

Unusual gear has the following design. Almost every model includes:

Waterproof cord. With a cable length of 20 meters, the diagonal of the screen should be at least 5 inches. It does not get tangled or interfere with hunting, and it is also quite easy to assemble and transport. The cable, like a fishing line, is wound onto a reel. This is convenient and does not require additional devices to control its direction.
LCD monitor. Each model has its own resolution, depending on the width and diagonal of the screen. In the middle segment of this product, the screen diagonal is 4.3 inches.
Two types of camera. One is underwater, directly for immersion in water, and the second is attached to the monitor in a different direction. With its help, the fisherman’s emotions are removed and the behavior of the float is monitored. The camera viewing angle is 120 degrees for the front camera and 140 degrees for the underwater camera. Different models have different camera resolution levels. It is recommended to pay special attention to this parameter. The set includes a separate visor for the monitor. It will allow you to avoid glare on the screen in sunny weather and comfortably watch the shooting.
Power unit. Many manufacturers try to complete their products to the maximum. So that the buyer does not have to select batteries separately, they can come in a set. As a rule, the battery holds energy for no more than 7-8 hours.
Multimedia bracket.
Special stand for mounting the monitor. It consists of 4 metal rods, which are connected to each other using threads. The lower part of the stand has a pointed nose, with the help of which it is easy to deepen it into soil of any hardness and composition. The height of the holder when folded should be at least 80 cm.
Operating instructions and storage case.

The structure is assembled in stages. The cable and reel are attached to special equipment and connected to the monitor. Then a stand is installed at a height convenient for the fisherman, and a screen is mounted to it.

In order to securely attach the monitor to the holder, it is necessary to correctly install the mounting grooves. They consist of metal strips and a set of screws. Some models come with separate plastic mounts for the monitor on the stand or directly on the rod. You only need to assemble the screen mount once; in the future, there is no need to disassemble it after each use. The process will not cause any major difficulties. The main thing is to follow the instructions in the instructions step by step.

Design features of the video fishing rod Chip X3

The product has a high degree of moisture protection, which allows you to safely use it on the shore of a reservoir or in a boat. A simple but necessary detail is the sun visor of the screen, which makes viewing the image comfortable even on a sunny day. For transportation there is a convenient and durable case in which all elements of the product can be easily placed.

The connected underwater camera is equipped with LED illumination, which significantly improves image quality in low levels of natural light. To obtain acceptable image quality from an underwater camera, it is enough to provide illumination of 1 lux. The backlight is turned on by the operator as needed.

The connecting cable for the underwater video camera Chip X3 has a length of 15 meters and can be attached to a fishing rod or lowered under water directly from the shore, pier, or the side of the boat, which is determined by the tasks being solved. The device is powered by two batteries connected in series, ensuring continuous operation for at least 4 hours. For long trips, it is advisable to have a spare set of power supplies, since it is not known when the most interesting thing will happen.

How to use it correctly

You can use the equipment at any time of the year.

in winter

The device is especially useful in winter, since the habits of fish change dramatically during this period. They become inactive.

Some species of fish sink to the bottom and hide in snags and holes. The camera will allow you to detect them and understand what kind of bait you should use and which fishing method is more suitable.

In summer

From spring until autumn, the video fishing rod will become an indispensable device for exploring the underwater world. It can be used in different bodies of water. Fishermen are most attracted to predatory fish. Sometimes, just to see it, you have to immerse the cable deeply. The camera will allow you to see whether she is interested in the bait.

Underwater creatures take a special interest in the camera's LED lights, giving the fisherman the opportunity to try out different fishing techniques.

How to fish correctly with a fishing rod and camera?

The features of the device determine how fishing is carried out in winter or other periods.

The main stages are as follows:

The electronic unit is mounted on the handle of the form using a special bracket.
The work involved is winding the cord onto a reel. During casting, it should also gradually unwind.
The cord is passed through the rings of the form.
The depth is being set. To do this, the position of the float is changed.
Next, you should turn on the device and set the basic parameters. An example is the display settings and certain power consumption modes, which allow you to increase the service life of a single charge.
After connecting all the elements and setting them up, the camera is cast with all the equipment. It is recommended to use the side or pendulum casting method. The vertical casting method is prohibited due to the possibility of damaging the expensive camera.
At the time of wiring, the presence of a camera allows you to observe the bait and the surroundings. There is a possibility of insufficient visibility when you have to use the infrared illumination mode.
Hooking is performed at the moment of the actual bite, which will be visible on the display.
Fishing is carried out taking into account the fact that the fish should not cling to various snags and bushes. This reduces the likelihood of production disruption and other problems.

Note! High-quality modern fishing rods allow you not only to observe what is happening underwater, but also to record high-quality video and take pictures. This can make the fishing process more fun.

How to choose a video rod

When choosing the right model of gear, you should clearly prioritize the requirements. Each device has its own capabilities and technical characteristics.

What you should pay attention to:

The device must be suitable for any fishing rod, and the camera must have a sufficiently high resolution and transmit a good, high-quality image.
Continuous operation time - up to 6 hours of operation of the device is considered the best option.

Before making a purchase, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the characteristics and technical capabilities of different models using video reviews. This method allows you to visually assess the size and general appearance of the structure, and get a visual lesson on the assembly and direct operation of the gear.

Video rods

Fishing is a passion for many men. But more and more people lately not only want to enjoy the process of fishing and relax in nature, but actually catch tasty, large and, not least, rare fish.

And often they try to use various technical means, ranging from special spinning rods to special technical devices that attract fish. One of the best options for successful fishing will be video rods from our store.

Where you will find not just a video rod on which you can view the bottom of the reservoir, but a multifunctional and useful assistant for every fisherman. This device is an LCD monitor in a durable, moisture-resistant case.

The miniature camera is mounted on a durable cable that reaches a length of several meters.

Status : In stock Weight : 620 gr.

Cable length : 15 meters Display diagonal: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) Video recording function : no Camera viewing angle: 92 deg.

Important

Camera: 1000 TVL Continuous operation time: up to 5 hours Camera illumination: infrared - 8 pcs Sun visor: built-in Camera cable reel: separate from the monitor Hand mount

Underwater video camera Piranha 3.5 Status : In stock Weight : 950 gr.

Viewing angle 130 degrees
Resolution 1000 TVL HD
Night IR illumination
Universal rod mount
Camera cable length 15 meters
Adjusting the backlight level
Battery life 7 hours when fully charged
Power supply lithium battery 2600 mAh
Operating temperature -20 to +60 C°

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Underwater video camera Piranha 4.3 Status : In stock Weight : 1100 gr.

Display size and type 4.3″ (11 cm), digital LCD
Camera load up to 40 kg
Viewing angle 140 degrees
Resolution 800 TVL HD
Night IR illumination
Universal rod mount
Camera cable length 25 meters
Has a protective visor
Adjusting the backlight level
Battery life 7 hours when fully charged
Powered by two 2200 mAh lithium batteries
Operating temperature -20 to +60 C°

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Video camera for fishing Fishcam 700 Status : In stock Weight : 750 gr.

Display size and type 4.3″ (11 cm), digital LCD
Viewing angle 150 degrees
Resolution 1000 TVL HD
Night IR illumination
Universal rod mount
Camera cable length 15 meters
Adjusting the backlight level
Battery life 7 hours when fully charged
Power supply lithium battery 2600 mAh
Operating temperature -20 to +60 C°

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Fishing camera Fishcam Plus 750 Status : In stock Weight : 880 gr.

Display size and type 4.3″ (11 cm), digital LCD
Camera load up to 40 kg
Viewing angle 120 degrees
Resolution 1000 TVL HD
Night IR illumination
Universal rod mount
Camera cable length 15 meters
Has a protective visor
Adjusting the backlight level
Battery life 7 hours when fully charged
Power supply lithium battery 2600 mAh
Operating temperature -20 to +60 C°

What is important to pay attention to

When purchasing a device, you need to pay attention to the following functions:

Requirements regarding the camera itself and the monitor. It is recommended to choose a model that is customizable, has adjustments available, and has a good memory card. The ability to stop recording, delete it, and set the desired shooting mode directly while fishing will allow you to get more pleasure from the process and control it.
Camera resolution. High inches will allow you to get a larger and clearer image.
The quality of the material from which the underwater camera is made. Soft plastic is not the best solution for a fixture. It is best to give preference to stainless metals with a special silicone coating.

Features to Look for When Buying a Camera

When choosing an underwater camera, many factors should be taken into account in order to ensure that the future functionality and performance properties of the device fully meet the needs of the fisherman.

The most important characteristics that you need to pay attention to when choosing a camera for underwater photography:

Immersion depth. This factor is very important, since it largely determines the properties of the electronic device. Diving to great depths is associated with changes in pressure, which in turn affects the operation of the device. For use at great depths, you need a camera with good body strength, as well as reliable waterproofing.
Optical sensitivity. The quality of the image received on the monitor will directly depend on how sensitive the optical elements of the camera are. In addition, the features of the optical system affect the viewing angle and the distance at which fish and other objects will be visible.
Backlight quality. It is quite difficult to choose cameras with suitable lighting, since in some models the brightness is not high enough, while in others it is excessive. In the first case, the resulting image will be too dark, and therefore using the camera will bring virtually no benefit. If the lighting is too bright, the fish will most likely be scared, which will negatively affect the bite.
Number of recording devices. There are models of underwater cameras with two lenses. This design allows you to significantly expand viewing angles and also improves image quality.
Screen resolution. The higher the resolution, the better, the picture will be clear, contrasty, and your eyes will not get tired when observing the situation underwater for a long time.
Memory size. The ability to record video to external media will be a big plus, especially if the camera is used regularly.

When choosing an underwater camera for winter fishing, it is necessary to select a device whose characteristics will correspond to the conditions in which the fishing is carried out. The main elements of the camera should not react negatively to low temperatures. This is especially true for the camera lens and cable. By the way, the cable should be as thick as possible, as this will ensure stable operation, protecting the contacts from hypothermia.

In addition, you should make sure that the selected device is ergonomic. Working with the camera for a long time should not cause discomfort, and this directly depends on the design features of the device.

Storage and service rules

After use, the structure is carefully disassembled and inspected for damage. After use, it is recommended to rinse the camera under running water and clean it of various types of contaminants. Then the cable and the DVR itself need to be dried and wiped dry. It is best to store gear in a hard box or in a special case, after placing it in a soft fabric bag.

The monitor requires special care and careful storage. The integrity of the screen will remain much longer if you wipe it with a flannel cloth after each use and keep it in a special case.

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The main parts of the fishing rod and their features

One of the most important parts of the fishing rod is the pole, often made of fiberglass (the right choice for pike perch and pike perch in winter). This material is not afraid of low temperatures, and it promotes high-quality hooking of large species. For fishing at great depths, you will need more flexible poles that help dampen jerks, that is, the whip serves as a kind of shock absorber for the fishing rod for crucian carp, bream and other types of fish. In winter, the bite is sluggish, so it’s better to get a nod (guard) to notice it in time. It will help control this process.

Often fishing rods are equipped with screw holders, like on a spinning rod. They are designed for installing inertial and miniature multiplier reels. Such a fishing rod for perch in winter will be an excellent option. It is better not to use inertia-free reels, as it will be difficult for you to lower the bait into the water and fish out the fish.