Modern Toys for High-Tech Fishing
Few activities evoke the allure of old-school island vacations as much as a relaxing afternoon spent in a rowboat with the rod and reel, and for a lucky few, proudly frying up the day’s catch for a homespun dinner. But with new high-tech tools on the market geared towards making amateur fishing more effective than ever, even neophytes stand a chance at a making a prize-winning catch.
To start with the one essential piece of equipment for the sport fisherman, fishing rods come in a variety of styles and sizes, from all-natural bamboo to modern fibreglass or graphite shafts. One of the models currently gaining acclaim is the tough graphite rod manufactured by Setyr, a company based out of Oregon. While strong and flexible graphite is considered the most cutting-edge material for rods, many anglers found that these rods lacked backbone and were just a little too limber. Setyr solved this problem with a graphite-resin compound custom tailored to the needs of sport fishers, and their extensive lines of fresh and saltwater rods have taken the market by storm.
Lures have also seen a transformation in the last few years, now employing a barrage of LED lights and microcomputers that appear even more delicious to fish than traditional feather lures. Bikini Lures is one of the pioneering companies producing truly 21st century lures, with a simple but powerful design that uses 14 flashing LED lights, electromagnetic sound, and a high-impact plastic body to create an irresistible temptation for hungry fish. Bikini Lures run on rechargeable lithium ion batteries and come with high-grade hooks.
And to ensure that your local fishing hole will be teaming with fish, an innovative tool has recently hit the market that seems to make a sure thing out of even the most unproductive lake or creek. The Porcupine Fish Attractor is a spherical, spoked structure that provides a haven for the plankton and algae that fish feed on, and about 5 feet of cover for fish to hide around and spawn in. Replacing the time-consuming piles of brush or branches that fishermen used to use for attracting fish, the easy-to-install Porcupine has received rave reviews.
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With the some of the new gadgets, it’s easy to start feeling like the fish don’t have a prayer. Sonar technology is now being used by tech-savvy fishermen to track prey, keep track of GPS co-ordinates and even save and replay sonar maps that show exactly where the sneaky fish are hiding out. Manufactured by Eagle, the Fishstrike 2000 has a large, full-color sonar monitor, employs 4000 watts of power, and is enabled for scans at depths of up to 1000 ft.
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