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I always figure right around an elbows length away from the body. That way you don’t lose size perspective in the picture.
Looking at your avatar, that’s about how it look. Looking at the full size picture a little closer, maybe a little further away but not to bad. I see plenty that are a lot worse.
No doubt there is a balance. A full arm’s length is way too far for sure. If the camera can’t focus on both you and the fish at the same time, you’re doing something wrong. 
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To be honest, I’m holding this one quite a ways out in front of me.
But thank you, and I agree!!!!
Depends on where the camera is also, had the camera be half the distance closer I’d bet that fish would have grown another foot..or more.
Al
i use a small fake prosthetic hand that i attach to the fish so it looks bigger while i am holding it up for a photo
This guy is my fishing hero..
He always seems to catch monster fish.
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i use a small fake prosthetic hand that i attach to the fish so it looks bigger while i am holding it up for a photo
Kinda like drinking from those “shorty” 8 oz beer bottles….
Catch em big enough you cant handle all that weight at arms length!!!!! 
I have a simple question and hope the “experts” can help. I fish alone most of the time because of my work schedule and yes I would like partners, but it has been tough to get together with others. But my question is when you are alone and catch a picture worthy fish how do you guys handle getting a good pic without spending too much time with the fish out of water. Tripod, timer set on the carmer, etc…?
I feel your pain. This year I have the multi-shot and timer with the new used camera that will help a lot. Shore fishing, I usually try to have the tripod and it is the first thing I set up.
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I have a simple question and hope the “experts” can help. I fish alone most of the time because of my work schedule and yes I would like partners, but it has been tough to get together with others. But my question is when you are alone and catch a picture worthy fish how do you guys handle getting a good pic without spending too much time with the fish out of water. Tripod, timer set on the carmer, etc…?
Jeff,
I fish alone at night quite a bit and during the day at times. A tripod is a great way to go. My camera has a timer function with two different settings. One for 3 seconds and the other for 10 second delay.
I does take a little practice but with a little fore thought and practice, taking quality pictures by yourself is doable.
Jeff, I have just what you need. A mini tripod for the boat. Several IDO memebers use them. Check out the classifieds.
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But my question is when you are alone and catch a picture worthy fish how do you guys handle getting a good pic without spending too much time with the fish out of water.
not sure what bill dance would do… 
but when i am alone i set my digital camera on the front or back pedestal seat, set timer for 10 seconds and stand about midway in the cockpit area. takes a little practice but i think it works pretty good.
My Granny, but you have big mits. 
Question; When you set the camera on the pedestal or anywhere else, how do you know the fish and you will be like you want in the photo?
you know, herb, if i only had longer arms i could catch bigger fish.
it takes a little practice. actually, i practiced with some keepers to get the right angle on the camera sitting on the seat. in my rig, i have to adjust the camera so it is tilted back just a tad so i dont get a picture of tail and nads.
I agree. And thanks for the responses on camera work while alone in the boat. Now I just have to catch a few worthy of pix. Or get better at using Photo Shop. 
I use the seat technique regularly too. The big problem is I have to crouch down and the background isn’t as nice because instead of shoreline, you’ll get poles, boat seats, ect. in the picture. I usually gauge where I should be with the fish by noting objects in on the screen before taking the picture. Give yourself plenty of distance too, because you can always crop, but you cannot fix anything that gets cut off. No matter what you do, it will be a chore. Make sure to always be prepared before that first cast by setting up whatever you can before actually catching a fish.
Just curious, no sunglasses was mentioned, but what’s worse, no sunglasses or squinting into the sun while looking like a racoon because of the sunburn…er…tan??
Al
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Just curious, no sunglasses was mentioned, but what’s worse, no sunglasses or squinting into the sun while looking like a racoon because of the sunburn…er…tan??
Al
I don’t mind sun glasses at all. It’s more of a personal preference I guess and situational.
Eh… Hold the fish where you want to hold it. It’s your picture and nobody else’s.
Taking quality fish pictures is a skill that definitly requires some practice.
I already shared this on Fife’s post a while back but here is a good example where 2 pictures of similar fish can look much different… Notice how with a slight extension of the arms and a little better lighting the one in the 2nd picture appears much bigger
I have a new technique this year.
First, blow up the fish to make it look as big as possible.
And hold it out straight and proud.
With sun glasses and some woodsman scruff.
Wow! that really…………………….
Nope, ain’t gonna do it. 
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You mean like this?
You are not a master of illusion. Young Grasshopper, you need to hide your hand behind the fish so there is no size reference
But sometimes you cant help it!!
Ugh, I hate when people stick the fish out…its cheesy, obvious, and makes the pic look worse by looking out of proportion.
I also quit watching bill dance some time ago. He is always fishing those ponds. The only way I can tell its a different show is from what lure hes advertising.
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Ugh, I hate when people stick the fish out…its cheesy, obvious, and makes the pic look worse by looking out of proportion.
I also quit watching bill dance some time ago. He is always fishing those ponds. The only way I can tell its a different show is from what lure hes advertising.
Despite not being the most informative show, I do enjoy watching Bill fish and talk to those fish.
And on the other note, the new trend of looking at the fish admiringly instead of the camera bugs me more than people holding a fish straight out.
Or you guys could start being like me… If you don’t catch fish, then you don’t have to worry about a damn picture!!! But I have a ton of pictures of Eagles from while I’m drownding minnows
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Or you guys could start being like me… If you don’t catch fish, then you don’t have to worry about a damn picture!!! But I have a ton of pictures of Eagles from while I’m drownding minnows
You sound like my brother from another mother.
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And on the other note, the new trend of looking at the fish admiringly instead of the camera bugs me more than people holding a fish straight out.
That surely is a new trend. Some guys seem like they’re bout’ ready to make out with the thing… 
But then again, it’s their fish.. DO what you want is what I alwasy say…except making out,,that’s out.
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That surely is a new trend. Some guys seem like they’re bout’ ready to make out with the thing…
Yeah, the bottom line is do whatever you want. But it is going to strain my eyes from all the rolling it does. 
You read that Ryan Wiggum? No making out with fish, especially in a speedo. I don’t care how European it is. We aren’t in Europe.
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