Hi everyone!
I just finished my fishing reel project prototype #1. It is designed and built based on a regular spinning reel. The main purpose of my design is to improve the controllability and solve the line twist problem. I did this as my Independent study and of course, for fun!!! Working in the sports fishing field and designing fishing gears is my dream. I figured I might just start doing some small projects and hopefully they can help me get a chance to work for one of the fishing companies there and keep learning.
I can’t stop thinking how the technologies today gonna change the future of fishing gears. For example, micro fabrication. Try to think about a super small sensor built into the spool of a bait caster which detects the RPM and sends signal to a control module. Then the solenoid which controlled by the module will apply a brake to the spool accordingly. All of the components can be built almost weightless by micro fabrication. It can give you a 6oz DC reel which has further cast and NO more backlash under any condition.
Here is another one. Today, the self-balancing scooter are everywhere so what about a self-balancing compact boat? Not every situation needs a 21-foot professional boat and not everyone can afford it either. For small pond and lakes, a small boat will work much better. With the integration of self-balancing ability, even the little boat can make you feel like standing on the ground. That will be really cool right?
Same as lures, rods and all the accessories, you never know, some small innovations or the integration of current technology may change the way of fishing. I know they may sounds a little bit unrealistic but it is fun to think about them. I do have some small ideas in my head, I might start doing some of them if I have time. This semester is pretty crazy though...
Any feedback will be appreciated!! And if you have any suggestions which can help me figured out a way to step into the field please let me know. It’s nothing about money at all. Get the chance to working with the professionals, keep learning learning learning and doing what I love is more important than anything. If there is a chance, I will fight for it.
