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ADVENTURE SPORTS OUTDOORS “THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN”
DAN’S FISH ‘N’ TALES
May 2004
helpful for ice fishing. Take a photo of some land marks when a potential spot is found while using the boat, and then look back at this when the terrain has changed with snow cover. Lake maps are a vital part of a serious angler’s equipment. Having one loose in the boat some times ends up blowing out as the boat is powered down the lake. An item called a Map Trap can solve this problem. It is a solid, clear plastic unit, which seals Tools For Fishing a map inside, and weights it to the floor of the boat. An angler is able to mark the outside case with an erasable pen. This helps for quick reference when discussing locaA rod, reel, line, lure and tackle box are part of every tions, but doesn’t mark the map permanently. The pen and Map Trap can also be used anglers fishing equipment. There are some other items, to keep track of catches during a tournament to help in culling fish. Further inforwhile having other uses, can be called “tools for fishmation on this product can be obtained from Gameday Products, 697 ing”. Willett Ave., Riverside, RI 02915; or by phoning 888-442-6332. Binoculars are used in many sports, but For the high-tech angler folded road maps can be a thing of the past. they are not often seen in use by a fisherWhen a location for a new fishing spot is known pop it into a laptop comman, other than on the Great Lakes or in puter using Delorme’s Street Atlas USA. Team this with an Earthmate saltwater areas. They are an extremely useGPS, and it will take you right to the spot. The map program can also be ful tool. Feeding or schooling action can be used in conjunction with Phone Search, which will aide in located the seen from a distance. This is very important A pair of hemostats numbers for any area tackle shops or resorts. For more information on when chasing any of the striped bass famiis the perfect tool for Waterproof these programs check out Delorme’s web site at www.delorme.com. ly, and when the Kentucky spotted bass are helping release a binoculars are a From high-tech to manual labor, a very handy unit to have in a vehicle, feeding in larger bodies of water. Another brown trout back into use is for looking for a certain type of shore must for any angler. boat or during a trip on the ice is Gerber’s Utility Pack. This product is a White River, to grow line. For example, if fish are being caught on a gravel nylon folding case, which contains a small first aid kit, flashlight, folding shovel, ax, bigger, and once folding saw and multi-pupose tool. Most applications are self-evident, but the ax and area with scattered chunk rock, an angler can scan other again test an folding saw are excellent tools for removing brush, and small limbs to aid in reachshores to see if there is anything similar. Not to forget angler’s line. ing inaccessible fishing spot, that perhaps nobody else has touched. In that respect, I the ice fisherman, binoculars are an excellent way to have removed a limb, which was blocking my bass boat from an access point to a watch tip-ups, and to look for distant areas of possible bad ice. There are other things potentially good fish producing brush pile. Just remember not to use these tools to as well that may require getting a closer look, including enjoying nature, and, on the cut down, or damage living trees, when it is not an emergency. The foldsafety side, spotting a person that needs assistance. ing shovel works well for ice fishermen to remove snow from small It is a good idea to get a top quality pair of waterproof binoculars. I’ve areas, and dip skim ice from holes. As for the multi-purpose tool, there tried a few, but have found the Pentax DCF WP to work very well. Mine are all sort of uses, but the main one would be the use of the long nose are 10x42, but they are also available in 8x42. The Super-Multi-Coating pliers for quick hook removals. More details can be obtained on the combined with Pentax’s phase coating on the lenses creates one of the Gerber web site at www.gerberblades. com; or by contacting Gerber at brightest and sharpest views I have ever experienced with a viewing P.O. Box 23088, Portland, OR 97281-3088; phone 503-639-6161. device. Further details can be found on the Pentax web site at www.penCover the field There are many products that are not identified as fishing tackle, but tax.com. of tools an can be used as tools for fishing. Until next time, get out on the water and Along the same path as binoculars is a camera. The camera not only allows an angler to take photos of a catch before its release, but it also outdoorsman can have a great day of fishing. use, but getting Visit the Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales(r) web site at www.dansfishntales. com, helps identify a location for future reference. When the water is low, or a Gerber Sport where you can contact me, and also link to the Adventure Sports before a new lake is completely filled, take photos of the structure that Outdoors website. will later be under the surface, and hopefully holding fish. It is also very Utility Pack.
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