Camera protection while fishing...

leaving tomorrow morning to take my 13 year old up north for 5 days of pike, walleye, and bass fishing and I'm planning on taking some photo gear (assuming I can keep under limit for the float plane). Is there a DIY solution to keep things somewhat protected while on the lake? I have rain gear for my Kata pack and lenses while in use but I'm more concerned about simply having a wet bottom in teh boat or things like that. Any thoughts on something that has worked for you in the past?

If you just want something waterproof to put your camera bag in while on the boat, get a decent size bin liner / trash bag, or if you want to spend a bit more money, you can buy dry bags like those used by kayakers with the roll top to keep it dry.

Hope that helps.

gembobs wrote in post #5961042
If you just want something waterproof to put your camera bag in while on the boat, get a decent size bin liner / trash bag, or if you want to spend a bit more money, you can buy dry bags like those used by kayakers with the roll top to keep it dry.

Hope that helps.

I was thinking the trash bag thing as well. Maybe just double or triple them up to make sure and have at it. thanks.

How about a rubbermaid container? Then you don't have to worry about tearing it with a hook or something. They can come quite big, and last forever if you don't mind spending a little extra. Maybe you're planning on fishing quite often.

Also good luck, I love fishing. Walleye tastes great. I saw so many things when I was fishing that I would have loved to get pictures of (Blue Heron, Loons, beavers, snapping turtles, deer, ect...) earlier this year, but I left my camera at home.

Dontcry4mejanhrdina wrote in post #5961747
=Don'tcry4mejanhrdina;​5961747]How about a rubbermaid container? Then you don't have to worry about tearing it with a hook or something. They can come quite big, and last forever if you don't mind spending a little extra. Maybe you're planning on fishing quite often.

Also good luck, I love fishing. Walleye tastes great. I saw so many things when I was fishing that I would have loved to get pictures of (Blue Heron, Loons, beavers, snapping turtles, deer, ect...) earlier this year, but I left my camera at home.

hmmm, that's a great idea too. I don't think of myself as dumb but I can't believe I didn't think of that. Not sure I'll have room on the float plane unless I pack my gear in the tupperware to start with. I figure I'll have some great opportunities. I especially want to have some gear ready when he's top water fishing for pike and bass...might get lucky with a spectacular breach, fingers crossed.

Depending on your equipment, I would suggest that if you want to keep the water, fish, bait, and vibrations away from your camera gear you need a pelican.

If you are bringing a P&S, a ziploc (or two) will work fine.

Walmart and Target have these nifty air-tight containers that you can pick up in the kitchen aisle. Some are stainless steel with a plastic top. They'd only fit a P&S though.

The Rubbermaid idea sounds ok, but I don't think they are water tight.

GSansoucie wrote in post #5964488
Depending on your equipment, I would suggest that if you want to keep the water, fish, bait, and vibrations away from your camera gear you need a pelican.

If you are bringing a P&S, a ziploc (or two) will work fine.

Walmart and Target have these nifty air-tight containers that you can pick up in the kitchen aisle. Some are stainless steel with a plastic top. They'd only fit a P&S though.

The Rubbermaid idea sounds ok, but I don't think they are water tight.

Agreed, the only truly safe container is a Pelican case. But they are not cheap (likely cheaper than buying a new camera and lenses though)

http://www.pelican-case.com/photincas.htm​l

I would second the dry bag idea. REI or any rafting or kayaking supply store. The outside of bag is actually pretty tough and would resist hook damage. It would pack well on a float plane. They keep things dry and float. I use my dry bag for a ditch bag when on the ocean, and just hose off the outside after the trip, no water gets in. I don't use it for my camera because I have a compartment on my boat that the camera bag fits into that keeps water and spray off.

fishbaja wrote in post #5964810
I would second the dry bag idea. REI or any rafting or kayaking supply store. The outside of bag is actually pretty tough and would resist hook damage. It would pack well on a float plane. They keep things dry and float. I use my dry bag for a ditch bag when on the ocean, and just hose off the outside after the trip, no water gets in. I don't use it for my camera because I have a compartment on my boat that the camera bag fits into that keeps water and spray off.

we leave in the am but I might be able to get a dry bag..a pelican, no way. fwiw, Im taking a whole pack of gear including a Mark II and 70-200. I probably should take the PnS but I know theres stuff out of the water I want to shoot as well. Dry bag, hope you are at Dicks!!!!

Where abouts is "up north" and what kind of boat?


The rubbermaid idea sounds best, the garbage bag would be almost as good with the dry bag being a bit better. They will keep most everything off of your gear, except for a full submergence. Your camera gear should be the least of your worries if you tip the boat over. A pelican case would be way overboard in my opinion (no pun intended). It is not like you're going to be towing the gear behind the boat on a leader.

DDCSD wrote in post #5965302
Where abouts is "up north" and what kind of boat?


The rubbermaid idea sounds best, the garbage bag would be almost as good with the dry bag being a bit better. They will keep most everything off of your gear, except for a full submergence. You camera gear should be the least of your worries if you tip the boat over. A pelican case would be way overboard in my opinion (no pun intended). It is not like you're going to be towing the gear behind the boat on a leader.

lol!@ well we had to reschedule at the last minute so we are heading up to Kaby Lake which is about 200 miles north of Wawa on the north side of Lake Superior. I think I am going to just keep the gear in my backpack and keep that in doubled up garbage bags and call is a day. The boats are 16' with relatively flat bottoms (not sure of the manufacturer but they should be very stable). It'll just be my son and I in the boat so that makes it easy to manage as well.

Pelican cases are insanely secure! But they are also very heavy. Take a P&S or disposable. That's probably not going to give you the best pictures, but it's something and you don't risk your gear.

I'd go with a dry bag as well. Of course, when it comes to fishing, the photography equipment is definitely second for me. I'd kick the equipment overboard in a second if it was required to get a nice fish on board!