Category: Electronics
New Stuff: 360 Sonar, Knotless Hook
The Classic Outdoor Expo (I think that’s its name) is THE place to be if you’re in the bassin’ biz, and there’s always a few new products to learn about there. Or here, since I am here. Question is whether said products will stand the test of time. One is Humminbird’s new 360 Imaging technology. [...]
Science: Electronic Chumming
If you’re a bassin professional, you can’t take too many chances by not using something that might be giving your competitor an advantage. Every ounce can be critical, and just one extra fish a day may make the difference between a check and a long drive on to the next event. For example, there’s probably [...]
Science: Computers in Bass Fishing
Computer programs for locating and catching bass aren’t new. In fact, I still have Bassmaster magazines sitting at home from the ’80s that had Bill Dance and Roland Martin promoting the greatest thing since sliced bread in bass fishing success. It was called ‘Basstronics’ and was a simple input database about the size of a [...]
Is There Too Much Location Info?
Spot Thoughts, Part 1 Got a call Saturday morning from a fishing industry bigwig who wondered whether up-to-the-second information on Classic anglers is harmful, both in the short term (during the derby) and long term. What prompted the issue, he said, was
Should These Things Be Classic-Legal?
Just got a news release about a BioSonics-sounding product called HydroWave. Here’s the pertinent info: > A new fishing electronics company, with Kevin VanDam and Jeff Kriet among its business partners. Both men will have a HydroWave on their boats and in use at this week’s Bassmaster Classic.
