Author: Ben Coxworth

The Swedish-made Probe device is designed to help fishermen catch more fish. It does this by following their lure down to deep depths, recording the depth and conditions where the fish strike.Invented by Swedish angler Christer Chytraéus, the Probe is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. The streamlined waterproof device measures 33 mm long (1.3 in), weighs just 7 grams (0.2 oz), and attaches to the top of the fishing line leader – the lure is underneath the leader.Once the Probe is cast into the water with the lure, its integrated sensor begins to measure and record factors such…