What Would You Like To See Invented For Fishing 2024
Catch 22 reply :
Aside from snagless hooks, unbreakable rods that are sensitive air knotless braid, what would you like to see developed/invented.
How about a jerk bait with a spring mechanism inside that would set in place and vibrate or shake for 2 or 3 seconds.It would recharge each time it was jerked.
Maybe live fishing advice from a pro.
Your on a lake having a tough time so you ring up a pro,give him the location, conditions,pan a live shot of the area with your camera and he gives advice on the next move to try. Sound far fetched?
I doubt I would use the service.
How about rod companies start putting rod tips on that don`t have the external brace that braid ties knots around.I know they are now available so why not use them.
A tackle box that would refuse to close if you put to much weight in it.
We all know of Hot Hands . Put them into true glove form, fingers and all,not just a pouch.
Spool charts to tell how much mono fill to put under braid
A knotless fusion device to join braid & mono/floro
Lets hearum
C22
Jon G reply :
braid that is invisible like fluorocarbon so i could have the best of both worlds
corn-on-the-rob reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 9:42 AM, Jon G said:braid that is invisible like fluorocarbon so i could have the best of both worlds
would be awesome but braid would still get eaten up by rocks :/
I am actually working on something for my senior mechanical engineering design project that is fishing related, but I can't spill it. If for some reason it works well it would be patent-able.
Jon G reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 9:59 AM, corn-on-the-rob said:would be awesome but braid would still get eaten up by rocks :/
Not unless it was a hybrid between the two.
It has the invisibility and abrasion resistance of fluoro and the memory, strength, sensitivity, and low diameter of braid.
The challenge would be to keep it under $50 a spool 
plumworm reply :
A Bait monkey vaccine. A credit card that would "refuse" any purchases from a fishing tackle company. A line that would really live up to all the hype and really preform like it is promoted. A few lure manufactures that sell lures under $10.00 that you don't have to replace the hooks on because they are too d**n cheap to use good ones. A guide that doesn't think that you paid him $350 (plus tip) for him to fish. A lure company that doesn't discontinue your favorite color or lure. A hook that doesn't get dull. A GYBC senko that lasts more than 1-2 fish. Winter in the north country where we have to wait 6 months between outings. A cabin on a good southern lake like Guntersville for less than $1200 a week. Do you want more? Did I mention the bait monkey? God, I love bass fishing.
Alonerankin2 reply :
A drone..
everythingthatswims reply :
A lure retriever with a 100% success rate.
Clam shell package on Hudds.
A blade bait for shallow water (If spro could put a treble on the tail of their 2.5" shad that would do the job).
Paul Roberts reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 12:16 PM, everythingthatswims said:A blade bait for shallow water (If spro could put a treble on the tail of their 2.5" shad that would do the job).
How about a lipless? A good one is the Sebile FlattShad in the 1/4oz size.
I've used the smallest size Cordell Gay Blade and it works great, but, is a pretty small bait. Fine for smallies though.
Weld's Largemouth reply :
Braided line with the same refractive index as water
everythingthatswims reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 1:04 PM, Paul Roberts said:How about a lipless? A good one is the Sebile FlattShad in the 1/4oz size.
I've used the smallest size Cordell Gay Blade and it works great, but, is a pretty small bait. Fine for smallies though.
I have experimented with different blades and lipless, so far a 1/8oz blade and the 2.5" bbz shad get bit the most. Someone needs to produce a blade with a big profile but small weight.
mjseverson24 reply :
super accurate and detailed lake maps... Rods that are stronger, more sensitive and lighter weight that do not conduct electricity...
Mitch
Bluebasser86 reply :
A line that can stand up to zebra mussels.
RoLo reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 2:29 PM, Bluebasser86 said:A line that can stand up to zebra mussels.
How about 'monel'?
SirSnookalot reply :
I'm content right now.
If I find the fish I'm going to catch them most of time, don't see it any more complicated that that.
Nohow catches fish, not magic lures.
scaleface reply :
I need a way to stay cool. Those handkerchiefs that are soaked in water are suffocating in high humidity.
Tim Kelly reply :
A line with the density of fluoro and the handling characteristics of braid would be very useful.
Bankbeater reply :
A self cleaning reel. Kind of like an oven. When you use it all the gunk that builds up in is forced out.
A-Jay reply :
A Soft Plastic material that has the durability of Pork yet retains the action of todays baits.
For Stick baits, Craws & swim baits in particular.
A-Jay
scaleface reply :
I'd love to have crankbaits that remained perfectly balanced , straight up and down but tailed left or right.
herbu reply :
A website that knows what I meant to order, and warns me when I select the wrong thing... "Ooops, you know those Large Replacement Pages won't fit your Jumbo Worm Binder, right?" 
buzzed bait reply :
something to measure and implement industry standards on power and action of rods
Master Bait'r reply :
I want a drone sub swimbait video game app.
Cast it out, whip out the smartphone while it dives and then drive that sucker around like a mini sub bass-seeking video game. When you see a bass, hit the A for a twitch, B for a wiggle, turbo button for an erratic "escape attempt" etc...
It would ruin fishing but it would be a blast.
Master Bait'r reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 9:58 PM, buzzed bait said:something to measure and implement industry standards on power and action of rods
This wins because it's the most legit complaint across the industry today IMO.
Mass Bassin' reply :
Reel warmers. up here in New England your reels get cold when the weather is cold and you loose ALL feeling in your hands. it would be nice to be able to fish comfortably in the winter. ALSO my friend and I both have Revos anti-reverse bums out when they get cold so a warmer may also benefit the reel as well as your hands
KritterGitter reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 10:43 PM, Mass Bassin said:Reel warmers. up here in New England your reels get cold when the weather is cold and you loose ALL feeling in your hands. it would be nice to be able to fish comfortably in the winter. ALSO my friend and I both have Revos anti-reverse bums out when they get cold so a warmer may also benefit the reel as well as your hands
Ill roll along these lines and say guide warmers/heated guides too, keep that ice from building up.
Preytorien reply :
This is an interesting thread. None of mine are particularly industry-changing like clear braid or anything, but that would be on my wishlist too.
Maybe
Teflon-coated line guides
Soft plastics that employ a more dense soft plastic in one area and a less dense plastic in other areas to create a sort of embedded ballast. I can think flukes might benefit from this. Like a bottom that is more dense to provide a keel to keep it upright, or a craw style bait with a more dense nose to have a nose-down effect without the weight (even though it'd sink slow - might be nice to have)
A braid that has different colored fibers inside so that you could easily tell which part of the line has too much/risky wear - kind of like tires have wear indicators
KritterGitter reply :
Also Im with most, a perfect line would be nice, braid+fluorocarbon best of both worlds. Oh and clicking drag on low pro baitcasters, like spinning reels have...
Choporoz reply :
I'd love to get my hands on some tree-repellant for my lures. Not the wet trees, I'm fine with getting into the submerged trees.....I'm wanting something that will keep my lures from flying into the overhanging branches that have some sort of tractor beams tuned to my tackle.
fishballer06 reply :
Wiggle Warts to go back to the old mold and rattles.
Ratherbfishing reply :
As long as we're dreaming, I want a device which targets and fries mosquitoes, deer flies, and ticks BEFORE they can inflict any damage upon my person. I want an "umbrella" which hovers several feet over me (so as to not obstruct my casting), senses the suns position (relative to me) and then shades me comfortably. I want a water cooling machine which provides a nice cool (and pleasantly scented) mist of water over me on hot days. I want a very thin and comfortable electric body suit which not only makes me appear more muscular than I am but which also pulsates warmth on those nasty cold days. I want a trolling motor which reads my thoughts (even before I think them) and positions the boat perfectly for each and every cast. I want a battery which weighs less than 1 lb which will keep me trolling happily on an extended fishing trip AND provides enough power to grill numerous ham and cheese sandwiches. I want a fish finder which is so senstive and accurate that it will even do an ultrasound of the fish to see what they have been eating lately. I also want the images from the transducer to be displayed neatly on a heads up display on my sunglasses. I want a little remote control boat which can carry my baits quickly, quietly, and accurately under and/or around docks and overhanging trees, etc. I want little tazer device which I can use on my fishing partner when he (or she) is late at the dock, front boats me, or catches more fish than I do (especially if they have the poor discretion of broadcasting said discrepancy).
Catch 22 reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 9:58 PM, buzzed bait said:something to measure and implement industry standards on power and action of rods
Yes on the rod standards and I would like to add hook sizes too
A test lab that would certify line sizes and tensile strength.
Heated gloves that are powered by generators in your boots. A little foot action to warm up the feet and hands
Motorized plug that could swim back under docks and tree branches
Rather B ,that is some funny stuff ,thanks
LunkercityVB reply :
Im gonna agree with the guys that say a braid thats as clear as flouro or mono, but anything that makes fishing easier would probaly take the fun out of it. We all love those days we go out and get on a school of giants that will bite anything we throw at them and can catch 50 in an hour but if we didnt have those days that were tough that took all day to get 1 bite i probaly wouldnt be into fishing. Its the challenge that keeps me interested, also why i spend thousands on tackle and gear.
Scott F reply :
A low profile foot pedal for a cable steer trolling motor.
Preytorien reply :
I'll also add that'd it'd be nice to have the option to plug in a foot pedal on transom-mount trolling motors. I know Motorguide has the Bulldog and there's the hotly criticized ProControll doo-dad, I'm still on the fence about it. But it'd be sweet if MK and MG would make an optional plug on their motors to add a basic foot pedal.
Felix77 reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 9:42 AM, Jon G said:braid that is invisible like fluorocarbon so i could have the best of both worlds
x2 with one change ... It would need to sink like FC as well. Spiderwire has the sinking part already. They just need to get the invisible part down.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 3:17 AM, Felix77 said:x2 with one change ... It would need to sink like FC as well. Spiderwire has the sinking part already. They just need to get the invisible part down.
I was wondering if that Invisi-Braid really worked.
I still get a kick out of your avatar pic with that small bass.
Felix77 reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 3:25 AM, lmbfisherman said:I was wondering if that Invisi-Braid really worked.
I still get a kick out of your avatar pic with that small bass.
I was referring to their Fluoro-Braid. It has the sinking properties of FC apparently. Looking to try that this spring.
As for the Invisi-Braid ... It might be clearer but it's not fluoro.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 4:02 AM, Felix77 said:I was referring to their Fluoro-Braid. It has the sinking properties of FC apparently. Looking to try that this spring.
As for the Invisi-Braid ... It might be clearer but it's not fluoro.
Ah thanks for the correction, I didn't realize they had a Floro braid too. Let us know how it works!
Felix77 reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 4:04 AM, lmbfisherman said:Ah thanks for the correction, I didn't realize they had a Floro braid too. Let us know how it works!
Will do ... looking to use it on my "mojo rig" spinning rod.
DogBone_384 reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 12:13 PM, Alonerankin2 said:A drone..
A submersible drone with a 'GoPro' style camera having 1/2 a mile wireless connection with a 'smart' device. Retail price between $299 & $399 @ 40 points for retailers, made in USA.
slonezp reply :
A remote control that disables jet skis at 50 yards.
RoLo reply :
A remote control that disables airboats at 500 yards.
Roger
Matthew2000 reply :
something that keeps metal from burning up on the boat latches. I swear every time I kneel down I got burned.
BasshunterJGH reply :
Like mentioned, a line that has a mix of the good qualities of braid, fluoro, and nylon. Strength, abrasion resistance, invisibility, low memory, and manages/handles well.
slonezp reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 10:27 AM, Matthew2000 said:something that keeps metal from burning up on the boat latches. I swear every time I kneel down I got burned.
They already have that. Its called pants
Matthew2000 reply :
Pants in 95 degree summer in south Carolina is like praying for a heat stroke.
slonezp reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 10:48 AM, Matthew2000 said:Pants in 95 degree summer in south Carolina is like praying for a heat stroke.
Just messing with you. I fish barefoot and by noon I have to put my sandals on.
Mattlures reply :
I have been saying it for years. Somebody needs to invent a super strong super sharp CLEAR hook. like a ridged fluorocarbon material made into a hook. When/if somebody invents that they will be very rich.
tomustang reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 2:13 PM, Mattlures said:I have been saying it for years. Somebody needs to invent a super strong super sharp CLEAR hook. like a ridged fluorocarbon material made into a hook. When/if somebody invents that they will be very rich.
Or they can paint it red, cause you know some brands think red is invisible 
Matthew2000 reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 2:13 PM, Mattlures said:I have been saying it for years. Somebody needs to invent a super strong super sharp CLEAR hook. like a ridged fluorocarbon material made into a hook. When/if somebody invents that they will be very rich.
Shouldn't be to long they have invisible swivels now just need hooks.
0119 reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 10:01 AM, RoLo said:A remote control that disables airboats at 500 yards.
Roger
Amen..... last year on the Peace River was like fishing on the launch pad at Cape Kennedy
slimshad reply :
A true automatic shallow water anchor that a working man can afford.... You can get a 70" flat screen HD tv now for less than a bracket on these things.
Baits wise, anyone ever thought about a "lure wrap"? Like a rattle trap wrap for instance. Start out with a chrome trap and if the water color or weather changes u just reach in and wrap it Red...
scaleface reply :
A top water Alabama rig .
Matthew2000 reply :
On 2/3/2015 at 9:12 PM, scaleface said:A top water Alabama rig .
There already is one.
hatrix reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 12:16 PM, everythingthatswims said:A lure retriever with a 100% success rate.
Clam shell package on Hudds.
A blade bait for shallow water (If spro could put a treble on the tail of their 2.5" shad that would do the job).
I have always wondered that about the hudds
Bass_Fanatic reply :
A bait with a micro camera in it that is connected to my depth finder. That way I can watch everything happening out there and see a fish swim up to take a bite!
papajoe222 reply :
I'd love to see someone come out with a 'stupidity canceling' pill and make it mandatory that anyone operating any form of watercraft take it prior to launching.
The other alternative would be an explosive device on jet skis that would detonate if the craft came within casting distance of my boat. It would totally ruin the jet ski and leave the operator unharmed.
zachb34 reply :
Braid that sinks like fluorocarbon. 832 claims to do this but I can't see a difference.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
More good quality 2 piece casting rods.
ColdSVT reply :
Crankbaits that swim back to my boat after i lose them...
geo g reply :
Oh how I want a air conditioner built into the front deck that blows cold air right up my shorts and cools of all the vitals, during those unbearable summers in Florida. It would not get any better then that!!!!!!
senile1 reply :
They should add an addendum to the Family and Medical Leave Act, renaming it the Family, Fishing, and Medical Leave Act. I need 6 weeks of paid fishing leave from work, in addition to my normal PTO.
Choporoz reply :
On 2/4/2015 at 10:55 PM, ColdSVT said:Crankbaits that swim back to my boat after i lose them...
I've got one of those. A DT-6 in molting blue craw -- I've broken it off twice and it came back to me....once from the mouth of a rather large catfish that I couldn't land....that time it came back a ways down the shoreline and a good many minutes later....and once from some submerged timber...popped up well after I'd given up hope of seeing it again...not very often they come back after lodging in branches like that
matuka reply :
I don't want anything really new, but have always wanted a fishing caddy, Much like a gillie in England. The caddy will be stationed in the back of the boat. If I bust off a jig, I could say, "how bout tying on a 3/4 football, green pumpkin and purple please, trim the weed guard a bit, and let's try it on the heavy Powell with 17 fluoro, I'll just munch on this sandwich and stare at the graph for awhile". Oh yeah, I want to hire one of the Tackle Tour models for my caddy.
plumworm reply :
That Matuka was great. A dream within a dream
hawgenvy reply :
1) Soft plastic baits that have a much firmer compound just at the head so it won't slide down from the hook eye -- for T-rigging or on a spring keep, or on a jig's trailer keep. This really sounds doable.
2) Also, in order to keep T-rigged plastic baits from sliding down the hook, there ought to be a tiny mechanical rivet gun that snaps a tiny plastic peg through the hook eye and plastic bait but is short enough to stay just inside the bait (or else protuberances would pick up green yuck). This could be easy too.
3) Develop a hook with a quick and easy (and light and cheap) way to detach or compress the hook barb to enable painless and injury free hook removal from fish or man (or angry girlfriend). This is not an easy one.
4) A good mechanism to hold my second rod when I'm bank fishing. Sounds feasible.
5) A holder to securely hold my iPhone on my head to make it a helmet cam. (There's probably something like that out there somewhere. Yes, I know, I know I'll look stupid wearing it.
6) And I really want one of those drone subs to see what's down there. I know those Florida summer bass are hiding somewhere! (Eventually my drone's going to drag a bait, too! - Ha! Of course by then they'll have a law against drone fishing.)
zachb34 reply :
Only the florida guys will understand sweating 10 minutes after sunrise in the summer.On 2/4/2015 at 11:31 PM, geo g said:Oh how I want a air conditioner built into the front deck that blows cold air right up my shorts and cools of all the vitals, during those unbearable summers in Florida. It would not get any better then that!!!!!!
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Id like abu to make a mini round reel about 5 oz.No levelwind ,
wiffle spool
RSM789 reply :
On 2/9/2015 at 6:13 AM, zachb34 said:Only the florida guys will understand sweating 10 minutes after sunrise in the summer.
I believe the Arizona guys feel your pain.
We were in Phoenix in August because apparently my wife believes Southern California isn't hot enough that time of the year. It is a different type of heat, less thick, but when you are in the 110's, being a dry heat doesn't really make much of a difference. When the low for the day is in the 90's, the sweat just pours off you even before sunrise.
FrogFreak reply :
I want an auto plug for my boat so I never have to worry about it again.
I love the idea of industry standards for rods.
I would like the fishing industry to put in FDA like standards so manufacturers can't just run around making silly claims about their lures.
I want a shallow water anchor that works and costs around $300.00.
Oh and a law that if you unpack all your crap at the boat ramp, your boat gets taken away.
zachb34 reply :
Yeah deffinetly a different heat, but both for sure are too hot for comfort. Florida really isn't that hot humidity is ridiculous.On 2/9/2015 at 7:03 AM, RSM789 said:I believe the Arizona guys feel your pain.
We were in Phoenix in August because apparently my wife believes Southern California isn't hot enough that time of the year. It is a different type of heat, less thick, but when you are in the 110's, being a dry heat doesn't really make much of a difference. When the low for the day is in the 90's, the sweat just pours off you even before sunrise.
Tim Kelly reply :
A good haircut would help keep you cooler..... 
yugrac reply :
how about a device that will make guys who want to go fishing with you actually show up on time and have a valid fishing permit for the state your fishing in.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
On 2/7/2015 at 1:06 PM, hawgenvy said:1) Soft plastic baits that have a much firmer compound just at the head so it won't slide down from the hook eye -- for T-rigging or on a spring keep, or on a jig's trailer keep. This really sounds doable.Manns hardnose
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 2/9/2015 at 6:13 AM, zachb34 said:Only the florida guys will understand sweating 10 minutes after sunrise in the summer.
I sweat all night long night fishing in Kansas. We get the best of both worlds, sub zero temps in the winter, and triple digits with near 100% humidity in the summer time. Plenty of nights I'm out it never drops below 90 with so much humidity that everything in the boat is soaked by morning.
wytstang reply :
I'd like to see a document invented that says "If you want to patent a product it must use the highest quality components available at all times in order for the patent to be active". That would be Z best thing ever 
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scaleface reply :
On 2/10/2015 at 3:35 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I sweat all night long night fishing in Kansas. We get the best of both worlds, sub zero temps in the winter, and triple digits with near 100% humidity in the summer time. Plenty of nights I'm out it never drops below 90 with so much humidity that everything in the boat is soaked by morning.
You get to enjoy all four seasons for sure.
FunkJishing reply :
crankbaits with swapable bills for when you need that same bait to run shallower or deeper. lol
J Francho reply :
Hybrid cable or electric steer trolling motor.
Chris S reply :
On 2/2/2015 at 2:29 PM, Bluebasser86 said:A line that can stand up to zebra mussels.
I guess we can try piano wire leaders next!!!!
Chris S reply :
On 2/10/2015 at 9:08 PM, scaleface said:You get to enjoy all four seasons for sure.
Sometimes in the same week!!!
hawgenvy reply :
On 2/10/2015 at 11:06 AM, Maxximus Redneckus said:
On 2/7/2015 at 1:06 PM, hawgenvy said:1) Soft plastic baits that have a much firmer compound just at the head so it won't slide down from the hook eye -- for T-rigging or on a spring keep, or on a jig's trailer keep. This really sounds doable.Manns hardnose
2) Also, in order to keep T-rigged plastic baits from sliding down the hook, there ought to be a tiny mechanical rivet gun that snaps a tiny plastic peg through the hook eye and plastic bait but is short enough to stay just inside the bait (or else protuberances would pick up green yuck). This could be easy too.
3) Develop a hook with a quick and easy (and light and cheap) way to detach or compress the hook barb to enable painless and injury free hook removal from fish or man (or angry girlfriend). This is not an easy one.
4) A good mechanism to hold my second rod when I'm bank fishing. Sounds feasible.
5) A holder to securely hold my iPhone on my head to make it a helmet cam. (There's probably something like that out there somewhere. Yes, I know, I know I'll look stupid wearing it.
6) And I really want one of those drone subs to see what's down there. I know those Florida summer bass are hiding somewhere! (Eventually my drone's going to drag a bait, too! - Ha! Of course by then they'll have a law against drone fishing.)
Thanks, Maxximus, I'll order some hardnoses next time, maybe the worm or toad.
hookset on 3 reply :
A Tazer that zaps those litter-bugs at the lake or pond. As soon as the garbage hits the water or ground, they get jolted.
tatertester reply :
I would like to see: Something that keeps your lure weedfree without the typical weed guards that interfere with lure movement and hooksets.
jignfule reply :
I apologize in advance for this is certainly an impossibility. Invent a Shimano reel that you could actually put on as much # test line as is stated on the spool.
Mswen reply :
Industry standards for hook sizes.
Something that kills green moss (algae) permanently, without affecting fish, or more desirable plants.
A baitcasting reel that can be used either left or right handed.
A solar charger that will charge my battery faster than I could ever hope to drain it.
A strain of bass that grows to 20+ lb., in northern waters.
A portable X-ray, or other sensor that can check the contents of a fish's stomach without harming it.
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