Hi VFB: Last year about this time, you might recall the introduction of the Big Fish Cam at Sugar Creek Ranch in northern California. A bunch of folks on VFB helped test the new system.
This year's version features a new, higher-resolution underwater web cam that is churning out some great online video that you can watch live during daylight hours. TO VIEW: A broadband internet connection is required. Big Fish Cam instructions and links http://www.sugarcreekranch.com/bigfishcam.html Best current viewing of the live feed is between 3 -6 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. There is some great underwater lighting starting around 5 p.m. on sunny, still days. Since the camera is in about 4 feet of water in a cool water inlet to the 3.5 acre South Pond, the hotter the weather, the more the fish collect near the camera. Most of the rainbow trout seen are between four and seven pounds. ONLINE VIDEOS PAGE: Those who have dial-up connections are encouraged to download the fixed video clips featured on the videos page at: www.sugarcreekranch.com/videos.htm NEW UNEDITED VIDEO CLIP: We just uploaded a 4:28 long UNEDITED video clip from July 22nd at: http://www.sugarcreekranch.com/vids/still_of_night.mov This one is Quicktime format only and shows a beautifully lit, peaceful underwater scene at just before the sunlight leaves the water. NEW SOUTH AND NORTH LAKES CLIP: Also, we recently added a new video clip of edited underwater scenes and big fish in the south and north lakes: "Fin Clips" - 3:45 w/ music soundtrack Broadband highly recommended for viewing Links: (choose whichever you think your computer can use): Windows Media http://www.sugarcreekranch.com/vids/longclipbb_med.wmv Quicktime (recommended highest quality) http://www.sugarcreekranch.com/vids/longclipbb_med.mov YouTube use link on the HOME page: http://www.sugarcreekranch.com -or- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQjl1eTH_MI Please visit often and enjoy the beautiful live images of these rainbow trout. Wes Wada Bend, Oregon
