birchy Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've seen so many cool videos from people doing more 'extreme' sports with the GoPro HD cameras... like in this video (skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling - hmm, common theme there?): http://gopro.com/ Got me thinking how cool it would be to wear one while dry fly fishing a crazy hatch.. do any one you own one of these? Have you tried this? I think it'd be super cool! Although.. i'm sure many of you would be choked if a person didn't edit out every single piece of "background" evidence.. you know, because noone else fishes that spot on the lower Bow.. I think it'd be even more awesome on some of our mountain streams and lakes where the scenery is breathtaking.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 .... Which made me think of doing a YouTube search.. where I found this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acct421 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Got one and use it for snowboarding. Won't work that well IMO. Very wide angle lens and you really can't see much of anything in the distance. I love it though. Bang for the buck you just can't beat it for the more "extreme" sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopperJonny Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Thats a great idea Birchy !! I'm going to ask around , maybe find out where they are available..Thanks for sharing ( I'm thinking I saw something along those lines at FT's )..will have to check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Fish Tales has been selling the GoPro for ages. I think most of these videos were shot with one: http://vimeo.com/user5707424/videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Triploid on here has one,we used it for some spring lake fishing.You have to stay close to the fish to get a good view, but for the Bow it would work great when theres 3 in the boat as you could fit it all in.Going to upper K tomorrow with it.Just can't figure out how to post it on u tube or send links so others can view it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarponchaser Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Future Shop has them cheapest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Fish Tales has been selling the GoPro for ages. I think most of these videos were shot with one: http://vimeo.com/user5707424/videos Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Fruin! Post some of your vids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruinincalgary Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Fruin! Post some of your vids! Bought mine at Fish Tales... now that i have it I wouldnt fish without it! Handling of fish for your fish porn library is almost nill, it's now rare that I even need to touch the fish to get shots and the underwater capabilities are sick... it'll film full hd960 hd video i can get over 2hrs on a 16g type 6 card! also takes great pics.... i have a head mount and a mount for my toon, they comes with tha camera! here's some video in 720 hd yoube wont support tha 960... If youre on facebook here's another video from last monday the underwater portion is super sweet... if you nedd to add me to view im Craig Fruin http://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=a1c88...150638628735290 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Craig great if you are on crackbook, but what about us "old school cool" guys that are not?! I guess we are SOL, eh!! P Bought mine at Fish Tales... now that i have it I wouldnt fish without it! Handling of fish for your fish porn library is almost nill, it's now rare that I even need to touch the fish to get shots and the underwater capabilities are sick... it'll film full hd960 hd video i can get over 2hrs on a 16g type 6 card! also takes great pics.... i have a head mount and a mount for my toon, they comes with tha camera! here's some video in 720 hd yoube wont support tha 960... If youre on facebook here's another video from last monday the underwater portion is super sweet... if you nedd to add me to view im Craig Fruin http://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=a1c88...150638628735290 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollyy Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I've seen so many cool videos from people doing more 'extreme' sports with the GoPro HD cameras... like in this video (skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling - hmm, common theme there?): http://gopro.com/ Got me thinking how cool it would be to wear one while dry fly fishing a crazy hatch.. do any one you own one of these? Have you tried this? I think it'd be super cool! Although.. i'm sure many of you would be choked if a person didn't edit out every single piece of "background" evidence.. you know, because noone else fishes that spot on the lower Bow.. I think it'd be even more awesome on some of our mountain streams and lakes where the scenery is breathtaking.. yup they are the best! have to have the chesty harness because it gets u close to your reel and u get a great sound effect from the reel ripping line! the HD hero is well worth the 500 bucks if u get all the accessories including the back screen for viewing. i've watched it on my big screen hd tv and it is just like a fishing show. hd hero>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>5 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I have one too and I like it, although it did crap out in the middle of my trip. I am not sure if it was the battery because it was low, but it was acting weird. If you do end up getting one, buy the optional LCD back. I find it makes using the camera WAY easier. I am in the process of making a flat polarized lens. The flat lens makes the underwater shots a million times better and the polarizer will help reduce glare. Another alternative to the GoPro is the CountourHD which a lot of people like. I saw them in the Future Shop flyer this week. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Craig great if you are on crackbook, but what about us "old school cool" guys that are not?! I guess we are SOL, eh!! Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruinincalgary Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Yup. X2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kphebert Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 i have the 1080p version.i use it alot.my buddy works at future shop so i got it from there.im camping at the blood indian right now so i may get to use it in the morning.you got to love a campgroud with internet access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopperJonny Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Man , I thought TBD's are a blast to watch , these vids rule !! Love em' !! sh*t I'm going to be up all night now tying and watching these.....KUDOS Fellas....Fruin and Max and everyone else .....these are great ! Keep em coming , and Keep those Reels Screamin' ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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