FishCam gives worm's eye view

An underwater camera for finding fish in rivers is causing uproar among anglers — who say it is wrecking the sport.

The FishCam beams back images from a tiny camera attached to a special float.

Anglers with small hand-held TVs can see fish move up to the bait — and move their line towards them.



Fishermen can also store the images on DVD, to prove their stories about “the one that got away”.

But purists claim the £185 Korean gizmo has taken all the skill out of the sport.

Sanderson Environmental — which supplies the FishCam in Britain — said the uproar was “traditionalist nonsense”.

A spokesman added: “Over 500 anglers are now using it and they love the innovation.”