A boat, sure, but...

[gewf631]

Wasn't sure if I should post this as a "Boating Topic" or a "Fishing" one...<br /><br />

<br /><br /> It is a remote-controlled boat, with GPS, radar and all. You hook your fishing line on Kamome and then direct it to the spot where the fish are swimming (using the color radar display). Find the hotspot, release the hook and start reeling them in. <br /><br /> Simple Summary <br /> Product page

 

[bayman]

Re: A boat, sure, but...

For only $2,600 it's all fun and games until you snag a fish that tows your little boat half way to China.

 

[Catwagon]

Re: A boat, sure, but...

Here we call those dam boats. They're used for dropping your line right into a hydo dams' discharge from a safe distance like the bank or another boat that's further out.

 

[AJ168]

Re: A boat, sure, but...

I saw one although it ddn't have the fishfinder and all for about 500 bucks. I could probably make one for under 100 with an RC boat, a 3 channel radio, and an extra servo. Good idea though, if you have the money but most places that I fish I'm able to cast right to where I need to be.<br /><br />What I would like to try to make is some sort of method for casting a surf rod farther. My friend and I have been talking about if it's possible to use a potatoe gun for this. We could even use some sort of catapault- maybe a sort of trebuche using the rod.

 

[bayman]

Re: A boat, sure, but...

I have a surf casting rod that is about 20 feet long. It amazes me how much of a whipping action you can get with that sort of length. That wouldn't be much competition for a potato gun though. I don't know if the local law enforcement would be too keen on the potato gun idea though. A catapult, used with care could work. How about a bow and arrow approach? If you use a blunted arrow it could even look to be very safe and you probably wouldn't get too many questions from the authorities