SelfieFish - Classic

Selfie Fish- Classic

Unfortunately, as you may notice by the lack of fish photos, I have not been able to take a catch photo because I’ve blanked on my last couple of sessions! However, I’ve had plenty of time doing test shots and have gained a really good feel for the Selfie Fish so I’m in a strong position to review this great product.

This nifty bit of kit is something all anglers should have when it comes to taking photos of their best catch. It’s not every day you can be out on the bank with a mate who will take those carpy photos of you gazing into the eyes of your latest prize catch. It’s also not always a good idea to get a passer by to take a photo. We have all been there when you ask someone who is clearly not the next David Bailey to take your photo, and the angle is all wrong and your head has been cropped off! Have no fear though, Selfie Fish is here to solve all those problems.

The Selfie Fish is your answer to solo catch photos, as you’re able to take nice catch photos on your phone as if someone was behind the camera taking it for you! So how does it work? Well, this tidy bit of kit uses an adjustable phone holder which means you can use most mobile phones which are 50mm to 85mm wide, so you should have no issues with your device fitting. The holder itself is attached to a 360-ball joint which this is brilliant because you have so much flexibility that you can adjust the angles precisely – no more awkward cropping! The unit itself uses a thread, the same size thread used on most bank sticks. This means you’re using a bank stick to act as a tripod which is pretty cool. With the adjustability of the bank stick and the ball joint you’re really able to get that perfect shot every time and best of all it’s very stable. The build quality is very good, as the only bit of plastic is the phone holder itself. The rest of the product is a nice robust metal so breaking the main body would be pretty hard! As always take care when threading it onto the bank stick to prevent cross threading.

Using your photo is pretty simple. You just need to download a free voice-activated camera app! I like whistle cam as you just need to whistle, and it will count down and then take the photo for you. There are other apps which do the same job so you just need to find one you like. Using these apps allows you to control the camera without someone else being there and the main thing is total fish care is present as you’re not running back and forth setting timers and leaving the fish unattended.

 

Final thoughts… I think the Selfie Fish is something all solo anglers need for those self-takes with fish care in mind. Not only is it easy to use but you don’t need to be carrying tripods and big camera equipment around. With the Selfie Fish you have something which pretty much fits in your pocket, and who doesn’t have a bank stick? It’s ideal for tight swims and is especially useful on the river bank where pegs are very un-even and tripods just can’t hack it. This beauty can cope with any terrain and still give you that professional shot worthy of a position in the magazines. For the price I’d say it’s definitely worth it especially when they start at £9.90! Other models are available on the store page HERE: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/jim350i?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 also don’t forget to check out their Facebook page.

Don’t be Selfish, go Selfie Fish!

Ricky Davies