GorillaPod is a really cool product that allows you to stabilize your camera nearly anywhere. Its flexible, but still as tough as nails. Its a little expensive at just over 20 bucks, but its a high quality item so you can justify the cost. There is now an SLR version too, which is nice since the original GorillaPod would be overwhelmed by heavier cameras.
GorillaPod link at Amazon
Humminbird makes a really cool rod mount fish finder. This product would be great for both river and lake fishing. Personally I probably wouldn’t rely on this to actually find fish, but I think it would be very valuable for determing water depth. It would come in handy near deep holes where it is impossible to read how deep the water actually is. The product claims to be waterproof (thank God) and have a 150 ft. operating range. It also features a backlit display and measures water surface temperature. This fish finder might be worth a look if you spend some time on the water.
So small, yet so hot. Somehow this little butane burner has the ability to pump out over 7000 BTU. It also features automatic ignition, aluminum and steel Construction, and it comes with its own carrying case. It runs off a small butane canister inside the stove so its perfect for camping and backpacking. Only $18 at Amazon.
Post from Cool Tools
Did you drop your cell phone in the lake? Did you fall into a trout stream with your GPS in your vest? Most of us have soaked expensive electronics before. The good news is there might be a chance you can save your phone the next time you take it for a swim.
The first thing you should do is pull your submerged device from the water and face the reality that it might not survive the dunking.
After your device is out of the water, remove the battery as quickly as possible. Don’t worry about turning it off; pulling the battery right away is essential. Next, wipe and soak up any excessive water on the outside of the phone or other gadget.
This is when things get a little weird, the next step is to try sticking the device in the fridge. I know it sounds strange, but the refrigerator acts as a dehumidifier and enhances the evaporation of water from the little crevices and crannies. Let the gadget sit in the fridge for 24 hours and then pull it out and allow it to warm up to room temperature. Reinstall the batteries and attempt to power it up. With a little luck, you will be back in business.
If you find yourself executing these steps repeatedly, you may want to be on the lookout for the waterproof phone we discussed previously.
The New Scientist Invention blog writes about a new patent for a fishing parachute. The parachute is enclosed in a container during the cast and is then released when tension from a bite is put on the line. The idea is the fish will then tire quickly as it drags this open parachute through the water.
Personally, I don’t understand this one. Why would anyone want to make fighting a fish any easier? The excitement of the hook set followed by the lengthy battle of a large fish is one of the main experiences that got me hooked on fishing. I would not want anything to get in the way of this fight. I like the sore arms.
It does make an interesting conversation piece however, and I am sure there are people that would argue that this is a valuable device for reducing the stress put on the fish. Not for me though.
Read the full patent application.
Not to get stuck on too much of a waterproof kick, but Sony Ericsson recently demoed a waterproof phone in Japan. I could see this phone being a great fit for one of those many pockets in your fly-fishing vest. You can fall in the river and still make a call when you make it to shore. As an added bonus, the SO902iWP+ features a 1.3 megapixel camera so you can snap mediocre photos of your monster trout.
Nobody knows if this phone will ever make it to U.S. water, but I’m sure some of you fall-prone fishermen are desperate to obtain more waterproof gadgets like this phone. Read more at Gizmodo.
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