Went out fishing today at a lake by markham park in broward county. While fishing my gopro hit the water and sank like rock. I was in about 12-15ft of water. I need some input on how to retrieve it.  Should I just free dive to grab it or maby one of you have a safer alternative. ALL INPUT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

 

To keep this relevant here is  a picture of a 6.06 bass I caught at the spot today =)  

With all the critters in there I'd call it a loss. Nice bass though. Never caught one that big there before.

You can free dive 12-15ft with a mask and fins.. don't know how good the visibility will be but for the price of a gopro I would try. Those things are tiny it will be tough. Good luck

UPDATE: got the gopro back today will post the video of it falling off. sadly it fell lens down so didnt capture much =/

Congrats, how did you get it back?? You should buy a shoulder/neck sling or a leash so it doesn't happen again.

Sorry to hear about your camera.

 

Your experience is why I take a cheap, waterproof throw away camera on the boat.

 

Since you can't drag for it may I suggest getting a buddy to go with you and hold onto a rope tied to your waist and try your luck diving for the camera.

 

However, if you do not have the exact location your efforts may be in vain.

 

Once you secure the camera will it be damaged beyond repair?

 

Maybe the best path to take is to rack this one up to experience and go buy a new camera.

UPDATE: got the gopro back today will post the video of it falling off. sadly it fell lens down so didnt capture much =/

Congrats. Tell us how you did it and if it is in good shape. Glad all worked out.

 

I was sure it was a gonner.

Buy the floatie back door.....

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=4610936&pid=1218496159997