Aqua-Vu Z-Series manual On the ICE, That special viewing hole

ON THE ICE

Your Aqua-Vu is an invaluable ice fishing tool which steps beyond mysterious flashes on a depthfinder to actually "see" the real picture. Take advantage of these key benefits:

•View bottom structure and distinguishing features - Observe weedlines and weed characteristics, sand versus muck, big rocks versus small rocks, transitions from one bottom type to another. What a big help in precisely locating fishing holes or fish house!

•Sharpen your fishing techniques - Watch your bait and see how approaching fish react to it. Learn what lures, colors, and jigging actions attract fish and trigger strikes.

•Identify fish as to species and size - Seeing the fish "in person" helps solve mysteries about depthfinder signals and helps with decisions about fishing techniques and whether to stay or leave.

•Search out new fishing grounds - Move from spot to spot, always boring two holes a few feet apart - one for your camera, the other for your bait.Test-fish for a few minutes in each spot. It's possible to choose or eliminate potential fishing spots on the basis of seeing or not seeing fish as you move around while prospecting.

That special viewing hole!

Most ice fishing camera owners bore a special "camera hole" several feet from the fishing hole. Lower your bait or lure to about 6 inches above bottom. Turn on the Aqua-Vu Z unit and lower the camera through the camera hole. Raise it slightly off bottom so you have a view of the bottom and the water above it. Slowly twist the camera cable until you glimpse

your bait. Carefully adjust the cable so the bait is centered on the screen. This camera positioning provides a view of the bait plus areas just beyond and to each side of it - ideal for watching bait and approaching fish! Some

anglers rest a bait bucket or other object on the cable to maintain camera depth and position. Others clamp the cable to a stick placed over the hole. Another option: Aqua-Vu's Camera Positioning Stand accessory makes it easier to maintain camera position for watching your lure and the surrounding area. (Available from retailers or online at www.aqua.vu.com.)

Remove the Ballast Weight and Front-viewing Fin for ice fishing For ice fishing, most camera users remove the open-water Ballast Weight and Front-viewing Fin. If weight is needed, a simple clamp-on lead depthfinder is usually enough for ice fishing use. This weight can be positioned along the bot- tom or back keel of the camera to control the viewing angle. In most cases the camera will work best in a horizontal position, but there may be times when you'll want to view at an up or down angle.

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