Fishing enthusiasts are well known for their love of new and cutting edge equipment. Big hobbyists will pay out thousands of dollars for their rod and reel setup, according to the NY Times, although you can pick up rod bargains for far cheaper. An under appreciated bit of kit is a tackle box, something which is always a highly personal affair and encompasses the unique quirks and style of every fisherman. For those anglers who love new and advanced equipment, the good news is that smart tech is coming to kit boxes.
The base equipment
This penchant for smart technology extends to the very plastic, or bag, that brings the kit together. Some of the best new kit bags and boxes start simple. They focus on efficiency by providing plentiful storage space, a durable base and new safety and security features. These basics done well, together with safety features and technology integration for tools like sensors, cameras and safety equipment, make the modern tackle box or bag a thing to be enjoyed. All of this is achieved while simultaneously making sure the simple stuff is there; but even that can have the 21st century tuneup. Tech website TechCrunch report that The Mystery Tackle box, a bass-focused subscription service, are using smart tech and customer preferences to give a service directly to bass anglers. These services can be paired with a new smart bag or box to give you a very futuristic tilt to your fishing trips.
Security features
Those security features are becoming more and more advanced. While good old fashioned padlocks and zips may still do the job, the tech-savvy angler has more options today. Fingerprint, face recognition and general bio metric locks are available for tackle boxes and bags, giving you an extra level of comfort and security that your equipment won’t be taken while out on a fishing trip. This also gives you the option of opening equipment quickly and safely when in non-ideal conditions – such as rain and wind, or when your hands are wet from getting into the water or from splashes into the vessel or bank.
Smart rod sensor banks
Cyberfishing.com have reported extensively on the use of sensor rods and sensor bait and tackle at the water’s edge. In essence, they combine smart tech and sophisticated sensory technology to give you the most information you could ever require when fishing and help you to make better quality catches. Other helpers can include bait lights, which either attract fish or help you to keep an eye on progress when you’re out night fishing. Now, bags and boxes have been produced which enable you to charge these smart devices while you’re fishing. With some using renewable power, like solar energy, this means that you’ll never run out of juice when you’re on a fishing trip – which is just as well given that some of the best trips can last the entire day.
Fishing is an old time sport, but it has some catching up to do. With the wave of tech coming into the hobby, smart boxes and bags are the quickest and easiest way to start enjoying these innovations. Take your fishing game to a new, digital level.
