The good ol' cameraphone...

[THE DARKHORSE]

One of these days I'm going to get one of those fancy waterproof cameras. Until then, the battle of the cameraphones will tell the tale.

This first fish is from Friday. No boats on this day, but some gusts of wind close to 30 mph, with rain :eek:. A lone kayak arrived on the scene just at the end of this battle.

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I believe this photo was taken with the I-phone, something like ten megapixels. What's pretty cool is how clear this photo is with the lack of light, stormy grey conditions.


Today also had no boats, one sportie and two kayaks. As much as I love playing bumper-boats I don't fish the weekends unless I have to. At least during the summer. A few more weeks and the beach will return to normal, I can't wait. I can handle the 30 mph wind, but that same guy running over my trolling lines, again and agian...yes as a matter of fact my trolling lines are behind me :rolleyes:. No thanks! This photo was taken today with my Blackberry in full sun. Obviously not as clear even with ample light.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/IMG00046.jpg
That I-phone's pretty nice, but I haven't even figured out how to use my Blackberry yet :D.

[j mo]

Awesome fish, and the finger placement not surprisingly is perfect!:biggrinjester: I guess fish have to eat no matter what the weather?!?!

Best,
Josh

Looking forward to giving the 90j a work out soon

[dsafety]

I just got an iPhone for my wife. That is one amazing piece of gear. The newest model even takes Hi-Def video. The number of useful Apps that are available is incredible. I bet there is even one that tells you where the fish are biting.

I am not sure that I would have the courage to take an iPhone out on the water however unless I had a pretty good waterproof setup. Someone put up a post a couple weeks ago in which they vacuum-sealed their iPhone in a plastic bag. Assuming the thing still worked in the bag, that might be the way to go.

Bob

[DENNYh]

told you the pics are ok with an i-phone. I store mine in the Hobbie yellow dry bag, but ive seen a waterproof case at OEX. nice catch Josh

[Whizz Bang]

:you_rock: Another beauty, thanks for giving us mere mortals a little hope. :cheers1: It has to be the face paint...right?

[rogersmith]

nice pix. iPhone takes good pics, believe it or not only 3.1 megapixels

[Iceman]

So is this Blackberry or I phone spam ......:D Nice fishes!

[nabeeko]

Nice!

you're good. real good. now get to work like the rest of us!












Oh... I forgot... that is your work!:the_finger:

You are extremely skilled in finding fish and fortunate to have such job. Congrats.

[lamb]

Hey Josh yer fish are getting smaller! Does that lower down the rate for your clients? :D

Nice work :cheers1:

[Geoffkoop]

I have been taking my iPhone on the water in the hobie dry bag with a ziplock for secondary protection. These things are pretty cool...as I am typing this message on it right now in the car! They do take great photos. It has replaced my dig camera.
Nice fish!

[dorado50]

:aetsch:I think the phone photos make the fish look smaller! Nice fish and good going...

[Tman]

Dang Josh...you even know how to photoshop from a phone....:biggrinjester:

You do know that you're supposed to make the fish look bigger, not smaller....Just kidding of course...nice feeeeesh...

Sorry bro I just could not resist...:cheers1:

[bender0240]

Those must be the biggest 20lb Spanish Macs I've ever seen. Since I'm pretty sure Spanish are the only fish out there right now. Yup. Spanish and Smelt are wide open right now.

[Dan]

nice pair of YT Josh.

[Whizz Bang]

Josh,

Come clean, you caught those fish at the Islands didnt you? You just pedalled back for the picture. Sneaky...very sneaky.

I know how much ground you can cover in that Hobie.... with your fancy fins..... all sleek and racy with your streamlined hull.

And what about that gaff shot...you are so used to ripping 30+ lb feesh out the water you aimed a little low ehh? :biggrinjester:

Congratulations again:you_rock:

[NextBite]

nice :yt:

[yakrider]

cool!!!
I hate work...(like money) hate work...
wishin' I was a fishin'...
thanks for sharing!

[bigbarrels]

nice YT Josh! You have some serious skills:biggrinjester:

[bellcon]

waders?
must be cold in Alaska this time of year eh?






Nice very very nice
X2

[Johnp]

nice pix. iPhone takes good pics, believe it or not only 3.1 megapixels
Roger, way to wreck the iphone buzz:biggrinjester:

Big forktail on that fish. Congrats. Josh

[THE DARKHORSE]

Hey Josh yer fish are getting smaller! Does that lower down the rate for your clients? :D

Nice work :cheers1:

If anything, I should charge them more. Specifically targeting monster Yellowtail usually means one bite a day. Targeting these fish will give you multiple shots and sore arms to go with it. After all the Yellowtail I've caught, this size in particular is what continues to surprize me the most. We all know a Yellowtail over 30 lbs will kick your ass, but these fish just don't know when to quit. They give it all they've got and then some. If you judge a trophy by the fight, these fish would more than qualify.

And who wants to see pictures of all the big fish from the past few weeks? These here today/gone tomorrow fish (pictured ) are the ones stealing the food out of my Homeguard Yellowtail's mouths. Please protect the local fish by harvesting the 15-20 lb Locusts.


J mo: Practice makes perfect. I nailed two Yellowtail on the surface-iron a couple of days ago. Call me.

Iceman: Spam's great if you cook it right.

Nabeeko: I love my job!

Everone else: Good luck out there!

[blackcloud9]

Nice work Josh!


Oh yeah, sign up for the Moyer Tournament, guys! Two Weeks away!
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On the subject of kayak fishing cameras, I recently got the Canon D10 (http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-d10/4505-6501_7-33529078.html?tag=mncol;lst).
Waterproof, shockproof and Canon quality shots and video for about $300 and it floats. I love it.




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