Your idea of the 'perfect' fishing trip may involve sitting in a boat for several hours and getting bite after bite, without needing to do more than reel in your line. In reality, there may have been occasions in which your line got caught in something or there didn't seem to be any fish in the area that you docked your boat in. A line cutting tool and a sensor are two pieces of fishing equipment that can make each of your fishing expeditions more productive.
A Line Cutting Tool
Carrying a pocket knife around with you and using it to cut through a fishing line may not result in a clean cut every time, and this can be frustrating when you are ready to thread the end of the line through a bobber or another piece of tackle. A line cutting tool that is designed for fishing purposes contains a retractable blade. A clip-on model can be secured to a belt loop or your gear bag's handle, which will ensure that you do not lose this handy tool while out on the water.
Some freshwater bodies of water may contain dense plants that are growing near the shoreline. If you prefer to fish in shallow water in an area like this, you may tend to limit how far you cast your line, since throwing your line out a long distance may have resulted in getting the line stuck on occasion. With your line cutting tool, quickly cut the line if needed, and set up your equipment on the spot so that the line can be cast again in an alternate part of the body of water.
A Sensor
Schools of fish could be swimming several feet away from where you dock your boat, but without knowing where the fish are located, could result in a subpar fishing experience that doesn't reap you any awards. A fish sensor is a waterproof device that can be used to pinpoint the location of fish through the use of an infrared light and sensor system. The depth of the water will be displayed on the sensor's screen and you will be supplied with images, which may contain small and medium-sized dots and blobs.
The dots are often representative of fish and a blob could be indicative of a bunker. If you are familiar with the body of water that you are fishing in, you will have an easier time deciphering the display. For a lake with a rocky bottom, you may notice more jutted imagery on the screen than if you were to fish in a body of water that contains a smooth, sandy base.
For additional information, reach out to a local fishing equipment supplier.
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