Published on December 26th, 2017 | by Sunit Nandi

3 Great Fishing Gadgets That Can Make Any Angler’s Life Easier

Modern technology is shaping the way we live and the hobbies we have. Hundreds of advances are made with any day that goes by, and fortunately for humankind, most are developed in such a way so as to simplify any activity. When going for fishing, you need to ensure that all the things are in place. The fishing boat should have pop up boat cleats, all fishing accessories should be checked.

Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes of Americans nowadays, with over forty million individuals engaging in this hobby on a yearly basis. Over twenty-seven million of these folks have active fishing licenses, and the rest are probably either too young or too old to own and use one.

The problem with the many gadgets developed for angling these days is that they are somewhat hard to love. Sure, any angler might be willing to try out a new rod and reel combo, particularly if it is made by one of the brands that he or she has grown to love. But that doesn’t apply to all cases and all sorts of devices.

Here are three fishing gadgets reviewed that you might be interested in checking out if you plan to take your fishing experience and success to a whole new level.

A fish finder

Fish finders have come a long way in the past decade or so, and that’s because nowadays, most of the modern alternatives are extraordinarily easy to utilize. Back in the day, one would have to go for a model that came with a somewhat small display where fish were shown as arches.

What that means for any angler is that he or she would have to cope with a learning curve. Sometimes, the device’s interface would be so difficult to work with that the fisher would end up leaving it be and get back to their typical angling habits.

Models like iBobber, Deeper, or FishHunter have drastically changed the game. With these products, one can use virtually any display they feel like. These fish finders are outfitted with Bluetooth or Wireless that enables them to connect to tablets or smartphones. Besides, the user actually sees what’s happening underwater without having to try to tell whether a fish arch is accurate or not.

A bite indicator

In most American states, anglers are allowed to use two lines. What this means is that they can set up two rod and reel ensembles and move from one to the other to check if there’s any chance of getting a bite. Anglers can say goodbye to all of that hassle thanks to a fish bite alarm.

In a nutshell, an indicator is a gadget that can be mounted on any rod, and that lets out an audio and, depending on the model, even a visual signal that lets the fisher know that it’s time to act and get the catch that might be playing with the bait.

Related reading: More about fishing gadgets

A skinner

Manual skinners have existed for a long time now, and they’ve been used time and again. But something that we noticed is a rise in the popularity of electric skinners. With these gadgets, you can skin a catfish in as little time as possible and get the fish ready to cook. All you’ll have to do then is store it properly on ice so that it doesn’t break down until you get back home.

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Sunit Nandi I'm the leader of Techno FAQ. Also an engineering college student with immense interest in science and technology. Other interests include literature, coin collecting, gardening and photography. Always wish to live life like there's no tomorrow.