Gadgets for fishing - that your mates don't have?

[Bugalugs]

I've made up what we call bait boards - (they are at my mates place, so I can't get pics)
Made out of pine, they are custom made to fit the width of the tinnie's seat - and have a slot on the side to slide knives and pliers into, along with a little tray on top to hold sinkers or other tackle, and there's a foam panel on the side to hold spare hooks for when you need them, rather than fidgeting through your tackle box. There's also a ring on the side to hold rags etc. Also wide enough if you need to cut up some bait as well. The latest addition is a ruler along it to measure the catch. If I can get a pic, I'll post it up here.

[dmck]

The smaller the space, the more enterprising the fishermen.

[Bugalugs]

Yep - very tight for space in the boat.
I can't believe how long they've lasted - well over 15 years since I made them and no running repairs needed in the meantime

[Andrews]

Something that catches everyones attention at my local pier is my..

4M telescopic fishing, this bad boy is made of lightweight carbon with a custom full marine stainless screw in 8mm net head.
I run a fine mesh on this so I can easily scoop up the calamari, and even garfish when they're on the surface.

Made a few modifications of double stainless bolting this net and renforcing it with a stainless rod. Gave the whole thing a coat in marine anti-rust epoxy.

[4liters]

I always found the motion sensing bite alarms to be a handy little gadget to have for night fishing.

Just clip them onto the rod and watch for the flashing light to change color.

[Snapper Snatcher]

These for grabbing yakkas, pike and other scaly fish that are annoying to handle

[4liters]

They look like they'd be good for spiky arseholes like gurnard

[Snapper Snatcher]

Yeah I thought they were just a wank at first but they’re easier to control fish with than lip grips

[westvic]

I always carry one of these...

https://leatherman.com.au/products/free-p4

Proper one handed access to pliers, knife, scissors and a few other bits and pieces. Mainly bought for the pliers component. Takes a few goes to get used to it but is a true single handed tool that leaves the other one free to hold fish/rod/net/etc

[Bugalugs]

Thanks folks - there's some great suggestions in there.
Here's a couple of pics of my little bait boards in the tinnie.