Fishing on the Edge:
Going It Alone
Going It Alone
Fishing offshore by yourself is not for everyone. It can be intimidating, yet very rewarding. Here are some things to think about before you try it.
Preserving the moment
You catch a nice fish while fishing alone and want to release it.
How will you record the event for posterity? You can certainly
take a picture of just the fish by itself, but wouldn't it be nice to get
yourself in the picture as well?
We've tried a couple of different rail-mounted camera arms, as well as taking
our tripod along with some bungee cord to strap it to the console. None of
these options worked that well for us. The camera arms were too
short, and the tripod was too bulky.
The RAM mount arm can swing out and is articulated  Double-ended RAM 1" ball arm 
Bogen-Manfrotto Quick Release platform  Closeup of RAM mount rail clamp |
We've recently begun experimenting with this combination of RAM mount arms, combined with a Bogen-Manfrotto quick release platform. So far, the arms (which are PVC) seem too flexible, so we may replace them with aluminum or steel tubes. The quick release platforms look like they will work well, but we have concerns over corrosion resistance. 
RAM extensions at work, with the resulting image below...  |
What if you catch a record fish while fishing alone? According to the IGFA rules, you can still submit a fish for a record. You need to be extra-careful with the documentation, however, because they WILL investigate any irregularities. The IGFA now has their rule book available as a download from their website at http://www.igfa.org.
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