How to - camcorder mounted on the boat

[holymolar]

I want to get a camcorder and mount it on my basstracker boat to record some of my solo fishing. I don't know where to start. Which camcorder would stand up to the moisture? How to mount it on my boat, etc? I don't have a camcorder yet, but I'm ready to invest in the right one and the necessary accessories for the job. Cost is not a big issue but I'm not interested in high end stuff for professionals either. Just something relatively easy to assemble and use, practical, fun, and mainly for my own pleasure. I can just imagine letting the camcorder run for hours while I'm fishing and later editing and saving the good stuff.

Sometimes I get frustrated trying to take delayed single shot photos of fish, with me in the shot. It's difficult and, even when it works out, it only captures a single moment that is usually several minutes after the excitement of the event. Videos would be so much better. Who among us wouldn't cherish a video of himself catching that lunker?

Anybody have experience or knowledge about this camcorder idea? Or maybe where I can begin my research?

[holymolar]

Oops, I posted this in the wrong place.

[Skaguy04]

Contact Butch Brown... I seen his set-up.. he might be able to give you some ideas.

[holymolar]

Thanks Skyguy04. I've seen some of Butch Brown's videos.
I'm no Butch Brown but I would like to do something similar
Does anyone know how I can contact Butch?
I can't find a website for him.
Is he an FNN member or a Calfishing member?

[karlow]

I would add a head cam. That way your record your field of vision as well.
It might work out well.

KP

[Big Ed]

Sony camcorders all come with a remote control.

Sounds like fun. When you hook up you can hit the record button!

Later; Big Ed!

[jim532]

I saw a helmet cam at sport chalet yesterday, also get a camera where the flip out display can be turned around so you can see what the camera is recording. there are some camera mounts that have a pretty sturdy clamp.