Finally... Go Pro tow cam D.I.Y Pics added....
After looking at tow cams and how expensive they are i wanted to do something with my Go pro.
I have to give www.bloodydecks.com for this info and Pepe (pepekauai) for the design.....
The video..... ( not as stable as the real towcam but i recon if you ad small wings it will sit level)
The rig is just a long funnel and an old ono trolling lead. I put a strip of aluminum in the funnel, bolted on the camera mount, lead and swivel. It handles up to 14 knots and is super stable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRvybj6bCHM
Pics added......
Pepe's Go pro Tow cam set up by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr 
Pepe's Go pro Tow cam set up by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr 
Pepe's Go pro Tow cam set up by Marc Russo (Australia), on Flickr
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Lamby
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Cool vid Marc
Cool vid Marc
MattMiller
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Some great footage there
love the 'squadrons' of tuna.
Also really interesting to see how the Marlin attacks the baits. That's just convinced me further that switch baiting is the go.
spanishmackeral
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is that your vid marc? loved
is that your vid marc? loved the footage of the schools of YFT and that marlin
Mick
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Awesome vid Marc. Just goes
Awesome vid Marc. Just goes to show that there can be a smorgasbord of baits/ lures and they just come in for a look and not jump on the first thing they see. You're right Matt, this is why switch baiting is so effective - so long as you see the fish. The majority of the time you wouldnt have known the marlin was there if you were fishing from a trailerable boat. Bit different if you were sitting on a flybridge or tower - would have stuck out like dogs balls.
If the lord did not mean for us to eat fish and game, he wouldn't have made them outta meat
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fishnut
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that has made my day!
that has made my day! I could watch that for hours. Nice work Marc - thanks for sharing it mate.
grantarctic1
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Very cool
Very cool marc, thanks for sharing mate,
Mick
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Actaully it would make a
Actaully it would make a bloody good screen saver.....food for thought
If the lord did not mean for us to eat fish and game, he wouldn't have made them outta meat
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tailor marc
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This is the real towcam.
This is the real towcam. Check this footage out!
http://vimeo.com/4623623
Click ^^
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tailor marc
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Pics added to first post...
Pics added to first post...
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bulla
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good work dude
How good is that!!!
Stop complaining and get on with it !!
alfred
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Now that is a sick vid man!
Now that is a sick vid man! Top stuff!
hemi
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Mate that is awesome what
Mate that is awesome what camera are you running
And how much do the tow cams sell for?
tailor marc
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Hi man, nah this isnt my
Hi man, nah this isnt my camera but a guy off bloody decks. I have the same camera, (Go Pro)
Here is the real tow cam. Bloody expensive...but it does give you live feed so you can watch as you troll
http://www.towcam.com.au/
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Lamby
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Great second vid too Marc,
Great second vid too Marc, cheers
tailor marc
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Check this
Check this out!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCtlg5wxUjU&feature=related
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hekser
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very very cool!
very very cool!
bod
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easy watching
I could watch those vids all day too.
tailor marc
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Well guys looks like i dont
Well guys looks like i dont have to go through the hassle of making one now. Found a mob that acually makes them.... http://trollpro.com/
Looks like they work a treat....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba1J5_awi-w
I will be buying one before my next trip to the Pilbara :)
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scottland
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thats crazy
what an angry little shark ahahah
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Tomcat
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Tow cam
Got a trolling camera from states called seaview tow cam live feed to sounder then copy on hard drive there 600$ delivered still setting it up comes with 30 mt cable and bracket that turns it pole cam Just goggle seaveiw cameras looks good can't wait to try hope they look as good as that gopro
Faulkner Family
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not a bad effort at all.
not a bad effort at all. have you thought about putting the lead inside the cone to stop the bubble trail behind it. i think it would work better. good to see someone with a bit of an invention that works. is that just a normal u/water camera that is mounted in the cone.
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Dan
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ordered a trollpro
Hopefully arrives before Gamex !! :)