Vexilar Fish Scout 2013 - Manual (Page 19)

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The Fish Scout also includes a Down-Viewing hook on the back of the camera tail fin that
allows you to point the camera straight down. Now in some situations, you can fish in the
same hole and have the camera suspended just below the surface and you can watch the
fish from a “top-down” perspective.
Viewing Tip: If you are looking to watch your lure while fishing, for ease of use, it is always
best to do this near the bottom where you can find your lure relating to the bottom. Using
the camera to help you find and catch suspended fish can be done, but it may take several
attempts to find your lure.
Open Water Usage
For open water use, simply turn the camera power ON and lower the camera into the
water. If you’re drifting with the wind or using a trolling motor with the Fish Scout, attach
the supplied trolling fin to the rear of the camera for added stability. The internal weight is
enough to keep the camera down while the fin will assist in keeping the camera tracking
straight through the water as the boat moves. If the camera becomes hung up on an
underwater object, back up in the direction you were traveling and slowly try to back the
camera out of the snag. You only want to pull directly upward with force as a last resort.
Pole Cam
There are many different uses for your underwater camera. One popular use is to use the
camera to inspect boat or lower unit damage while still in the water. You can attach to
the hole on the trolling fin to mount a pole or long arm. Again, these telescopic poles are
available at most hardware stores in the window cleaning or painting departments. This
can make viewing in those hard to reach spots possible.