Biosonix
Biosonix is a revolutionary fishing product that reproduces the natural sound signatures of baitfish and the sounds of baitfish being attacked and eaten by predatory fish. These sounds are digitally recorded and played back via a patented underwater speaker system. Biosonix has been proven through years of testing to not only attract fish into casting range but to also stimulate a feeding response in multiple species of fish. The BSX unit comes preloaded with six proven sound signature files. Sound files can be expanded with sound cards that will be introduced to add newly proven files to your tackle box of sound signatures. www.biosonix.com




Lowrance LCX-38C HD
You might want to upgrade your boat in 2008. Lowrance has a new line of GPS units with an impressive 8.4-inch high-color screen. The LCX-38C HD might be the crème de la crème of the bunch, with a 30-gigabyte hard drive that is preloaded with a treasure chest full of maps and charts for both coastal and inland uses. More than 3,000 inland U.S. lakes complete with depth contours are part of the preloaded bonus. The unit also features a SolarMax screen-enhancement technology that maximizes the viewing capability at wide angles and in the brightest sunlight. The mammoth screen is also 16-bit color TFT with a high-detail 600V-by-800H-pixel Super VGA resolution.  www.lowrance.com



Humminbird Fishin’ Buddy
Best buds are hard to find. The Humminbird Fishin’ Buddy is sure to become your favorite pal when fishing from a dock or small boat. The new 100 Series Fishin’ Buddy fish finders are small, compact units that feature high-resolution monochrome or color screens (depending on the model), a 9-degree SideFinding transducer, 20-degree down-looking transducer and ergonomic clamp that fits on many mounts. A 24-inch tube houses the powerful transducers, while the advanced model uses a 40-inch tube. Even if you’re in a boat with oars, there should be no energy problems as the Fishin’ Buddy is fine with six AA batteries. The best part about the Fishin’ Buddy may not be a high-tech feature, but the price itself. Models range from $99 to $250. www.humminbird.com



Berkley TEC Digital Scale and Culling Kit
Sometimes you need proof to show fellow anglers you really did catch a 2½-pound crappie. The new Berkley TEC Digital Scale and Culling Kit includes a 35-pound scale that is accurate to 1⁄10 of 1 percent. There is no danger of losing this scale in the lake or pond because of a Softorx finish that creates a secure non-slip grip. For the angler’s convenience, a double-sided readout allows everyone around to see the proof of your big catch. Your past fishing endeavors can be recorded on the device’s memory. Also included in the kit are color-coded poly chips that hold fast even on active fish to know exactly which tournament catches are keepers. The TEC Digital Scale operates on two CR2032 batteries and has an auto-off feature for longer battery life.  www.berkley-fishing.com