5 Gadgets Every Angler Can Use

Fishing has come a long way since the end of the 20th century. The industry is starting to incorporate the latest technology and trends, and some of the coolest angling tools ever are coming onto the market.

Want to step up your game in 2018? Check out these cool new gadgets.

Rapala 50lb High-Contrast Digital Scale

$39 at Tackle Warehouse
A good scale is one of the most important pieces of any angler’s toolkit. How are you going to catch trophy fish if you can’t accurately weigh them?
Rapala, one of the biggest names in the fishing industry, has put out the scale of future - a 50lb, high contrast digital scale.

It features a clipping system, rather than a hook - which erases the need for the kind of rough handling that old-school scales required. An intuitive design allows easy switching between increments (lb, oz, decimals or kg), setting tare weight, and a variety of other functions.

Yeti LoadOut Bucket

$39 at Yeti

Fishing is largely about versatility - getting the most function possible out of minimal amounts of equipment. The Yeti LoadOut bucket does just this.

Built like a brick, no different from everything that Yeti puts out. Injection molded plastic keeps it lightweight, and strong. Any Yeti product will keep anything warm or cold for a freakishly long - and this bucket is no different.
Whether you need a place to keep bait, or a container for hauling a 12-rack of Bud Light - this bucket is your best friend. Best of all, Yeti’s 5 year warranty will make sure it stays with you for a long time.

YakGear Fish Stik

$34 at YakGear

Kayak fishing is on the rise. More anglers than ever are launching lightweight, plastic-body crafts on their fishing adventures. The one caveat? Space - there isn’t a ton of it on a kayak. Luckily, YakGear can help.

The Fish Stik is a full-featured measuring board, designed with space in mind. When folded out, you can measure fish up to 36”. Stowed away, it condenses down to a mere 12” in length. Thoughtful additions like a bump board and line slot make measuring a breeze.
Available in 3 different color, and KBF tournament certified. Spend less time digging around your kayak, and more time fishing with the Fish Stik.

Deeper Sonar Pro+

$219 at Amazon

Long gone are the days of clunky, inaccurate sonar fish-finding systems. The people are Deeper Sonar decided it was time for a better, faster, and stronger sonar system - so they went out and made it.

The Pro+ is a smart, intuitive, and wireless sonar system. It lets you connect to your phone without wifi, or cellular data. It’s also the only portable sonar system on the market that has GPS-enabled mapping - meaning you can create custom maps of your favorite fishing locations, and review them afterwards. It also provides a variety of other useful information, bottom contour, depth, water temperature, and much more.

Incredible range, a user-friendly design, and a solid price point make the Pro+ a great option for any angler. Don’t miss out on your new PR because you don’t know where the fish are!

Lew’s Mach Speed Carbon Steel Pliers

$40 at TackleDirect

Every serious angler must have a dozen pairs of pliers. Each set has their own quirks, pros, and cons - and everyone has their own preference. Lew’s has listened to what fisherman have been saying for years, and put out the last pair of pliers you’ll ever need.
The Mach Speed pliers are designed to be as efficient, and durable as possible. C45 steel and an ArmorShield coating ensure these pliers will last for years. Custom Winn grips, and a spring loaded handle will make this tool feel like it’s an extension of your own arm. An integrated wire cutter, serrated side cutter and crimping jaws give you all the versatility you might need.

When buying tools, particularly for fishing, it’s important to buy something that’s going to last. Lew’s doesn’t disappoint here. Snag the last pair of pliers you’ll ever need.