Db......I liked the recall of your conversation.

The whole concept is not to park the canoe and set up a tripod but rather sit in your boat, set the timer, push the arm away and take the picture. Fast and efficient........

But since you don't fish much it is probably not something that is of interest for you. I find putting fish of size in the boat the challenge and I like challenges......nice to remember the big girls that made a trip or a day special.

They have a composite clamp which is lighter......Ram makes 2 style of clamps BTW. One metal, one composite, obviously the composite is lighter.