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From: wmartin@ALMSA-1.ARPA (Will Martin -- AMXAL-RI)
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Subject: Computers are everywhere these days...
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Date: Tue, 30-Apr-85 12:42:06 EDT
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Posted: Tue Apr 30 12:42:06 1985
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Thought you all might find this item interesting, from the April '85
(no, I don't think it's an April Fool's joke) issue of SPORTS
MERCHANDISER (a sporting goods trade paper), new products listing, page 69:

COMPUTER REEL

Miya Epoch has added the Electronic Computer controlled fishing reel to 
its line. ME-1000 C-11 combines a two-speed motor-driven reel with an
electronic computer. The fisherman can punch in the desired fishing
depth, jigging cycle, jigging space, and jigging timer and the computer
memorizes the program and will repeat it until changed. The 12-volt DC
battery-operated motor winds at 280 or 330 rpm, automatically changing
speeds according to the load, and can be programmed to stop winding when
the fish is beside the boat. Suggested retail $1,895. [sic]
Miya Epoch, 1635 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501

***End of item***

There is a picture of this sort of bulky-looking reel with no handles showing
(I think they're folded) with a panel on the back with chiclet-style keys
but no readily-visible readout (though there might be one -- not much detail
on a 5-cm-sq picture). It looks like a real thing...

I know fishing is supposed to be for relaxation, but this seems a bit much...

Will Martin

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