mhiley Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I am an industrial designer and keen to know if there's one thing that you think should be designed in the fishing equipment realm of products, something to make it easier, or eliminate a problem, or just something you'd love to have. Or even something you think should be simpler and cheaper E.g. Something to prevent weed hooking onto chrome lures when trolling Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameldownunder Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 What about a fiberglass add-on to Bowrider, so that they become a Half-Cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 ok mark i've go one for you that should be easy to make and market a lure that dives and work from left to right as well so it would need a bibb that has a rudder that pivots.the trick is getting it to change direction let me know what you think cheers gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choicebro Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi Mark, I'm not sure if this is readily available in the market, I have only seen home made ones so far. A line pre tensioner to assist in spooling empty reels with new line, something simple and basic (cheap). Another thought was a tool to assist in tying knots, maybe something that could hold one tag end while winding or twisting the other? Or even something to assist in picking up Squid by hand to divert the ink squirt away from the user. Any way, just a few thoughts that probably won't amount to anything. Cheers Choicebro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisholb Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 How about a rod holder u can use off rocks...one that d wave wont b able to take...I havent seen one that will do d job anywhere...been searching for a while now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanFish Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I have a few thoughts 1. Trailer bearings that don't have to be replaced so regularly. 2. A bolt on / ready made /plug and play style live bait tank (circulating water) for a reasonable price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhiley Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'm liking these though! Keep them coming! Cheers everyone Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) A boat mounted rod holder that strikes for you. You preload down and lock. When you get a bite or take in a downward position, the rod unlocks and lifts the rod sharply striking the fish. Some kind of adustable force on the spring or whatever would be good too. I thought about making one of these myself somehow as fishing for jew especially, you always need to holding the rod ready to strike if you want to convert the most strikes into hook ups. With one of these you can relax more or have a few more rods out aswell. Edited June 22, 2013 by Roylo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 A boat mounted rod holder that strikes for you. You preload down and lock. When you get a bite or take in a downward position, the rod unlocks and lifts the rod sharply striking the fish. Some kind of adustable force on the spring or whatever would be good too. I thought about making one of these myself somehow as fishing for jew especially, you always need to holding the rod ready to strike if you want to convert the most strikes into hook ups. With one of these you can relax more or have a few more rods out aswell. Bring you line down from the rod tip and tie to the rear cleat with a lacky band,now preset the bend in the rod [as if you were down-rigging} when the Jew takes off the band snaps and the rod jumps up striking the fish for you.I think that should work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helliconia Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 A boat mounted rod holder that strikes for you. You preload down and lock. When you get a bite or take in a downward position, the rod unlocks and lifts the rod sharply striking the fish. Some kind of adustable force on the spring or whatever would be good too. I thought about making one of these myself somehow as fishing for jew especially, you always need to holding the rod ready to strike if you want to convert the most strikes into hook ups. With one of these you can relax more or have a few more rods out aswell. Attach an electric reel and pneumatic net arm and you wouldn't evenhave to wake up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Hull Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Undoing line on your spool... everyone knows how time consuming and messy that can be. Most of us would like to keep the old line since we spend so much on it. I'm aware of the cordless drill and bottle... but there's room for improvement. So how about a little motor, and a separate attached spindle to remove your line. And you'd purchase multiple spindles as you require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryO Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) Heres a couple . 1. A detactable berley bucket that comes of quick but is also solid enough to take all the pounding. 2. A quick cover that can be easily placed around an outboard leg when fishing to prevent constant lines tangling the prop. Edited July 28, 2013 by GaryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave nagy Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Bluetooth transducer. You only buy the transducer and then have to pay to download the app. Saves ahell of alot of money sitting in the dashboard. Just suction cup the tab to the dash and youla. Two tabs to the dash one with the sounder app the other with navionics. Then my mates that get onboard for a days fishing download the app (and pay for it) and suctioncup their tab to the downstair window and they see the same thins im seeing. IM RICH. IM RICH. iM RICH. Thought long and hard about. researched it on the net. there is already one for ice fishing. DAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Has anyone marketed a portable slow turning lathe and roller kit that you can clamp onto a convenient bench? I'm thinking a low voltage motor (optional battery powered). Ideal for repairing one's own as well as mates' fishing rods. I had a mate who said he could make one for me, but never got around to it. I hate binding runners and tips by hand. Cheers, Nursie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanfly Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 You can already buy the motors from ebay for about $6 delivered from China and they work great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I'm Sure there is, Sanfly, not to mention sewing machine motors, microwave motors and the like. And cudos to those clever folk who have built their own. But to answer the question Hiles posted, I'd love to be able to walk into a retailer and purchase a low voltage, portable slow turning lathe, with rollers or Y bay specifically for rod buiding, repairing, without breaking the bank. Oh, did I mention 2 or 3 speeds would be nice, as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz_brett Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 in the past Ive used a plastic attachment to dive below the surface (poor mans downrigger) only I always worry that if I got a decent fight the plastic would split letting go of the catch if they were made of metal / alloy I would continue using them.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 How about a simple walkway that can easily be fitted to boat trailers. Something that will suit all types of trailers, for deep or shallow V boats, maybe using some innovative material that will not corrode and fixtures that likewise will not damage the galvanising on the trailer. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Totally water-tight wheel bearings for boat trailers - when warm from towing and backing into cool water, do not contract and suck in salt water. Surely this is doable...please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanfly Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 So the question is ......... When will we see any of these inventions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanFish Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 x2 for the Totally water-tight wheel bearings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quochuy Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 A metal folding rod holder for both sand and grass that holds on very tightly on both hard and soft sand and which you can turn a knob to change the angle to which you want your rod to be standing at. -- http://www.facebook.com/gonefishinginoz Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flickn Mad Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 How about some sort of mind control device so that I can make my wife say ' Why don't you go fishing today dear" " Oh and hears another beer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWV Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 There is already water tight wheel bearings, I have them on my Skeeter trailer they are guaranteed for 5 years I think and they are unserviceable. They are filled with oil. Can't remember their names are but will find out. Don't think they can be retro fitted either.... sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wish2fish Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Here's something you could whip up in a couple of days; I need a bladder style fuel tank that I can put under the floor of my boat. It has to be low profile, rectangular shaped, and hold a minimum of 50 litres. Instead of a sender unit for fuel gauge, it will have a flow meter attached to the outlet hose. This would be very handy for doing those extra long trips out wide and would free up deck space where my reserve tanks would normally sit. I will even offer up assistance and my vessel for a measure/fitting and trial exercise. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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