# Motorized Minnow Fishing Lures The 'eMinnow' Lures Swim and Move Like Real Fish By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishing-lures References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/eminnow-motorised-fishing-lure-21-04-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1501767406/eminnow-the-worlds-1st-fully-motorized-fishing-lur) The 'eMinnow' fishing lures feature a [motorized design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo) that has them capable of performing swimming techniques when underwater to make them irresistible to larger fish. The 'eMinnow' lures are compact in design yet feature an advanced mechanical design that enables them to be used over and over without having to ever use [live bait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-fisher). This makes the 'eMinnow' lures the last piece of equipment you'll need when it comes to taking to the water to fish. The 'eMinnow' fishing lures are battery powered and are designed with [smart sensor technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-robots-1) to instantly start swimming when they hit water and stop when they're taken out. This makes them ideal for ensuring continued usage throughout multiple fishing trips without having to stop for bait beforehand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Motorized Fishing Lures:** Motorized fishing lures are disrupting the fishing industry by mimicking the swimming techniques of real fish. - **Reusable Fishing Lures:** Reusable fishing lures are disrupting the fishing industry by eliminating the need for live bait and offering long-lasting performance. - **Smart Sensor Technology:** Smart sensor technology in fishing lures is disrupting the industry by automatically starting and stopping swimming motion, enhancing user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fishing Equipment:** The fishing equipment industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation by incorporating motorized and reusable fishing lures. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation of motorized fishing lures, providing unique experiences for fishing enthusiasts. - **Technology:** The technology industry has opportunities to innovate through the development of smart sensor technology for fishing lures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Electric Outboard Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-outboard-motor.md) - [Compact Electric Watercraft Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epropulsion-elite.md) - [Propellerless Boat Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-motor.md) - [Bionic Fishing-Tracking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-positioning-fish.md) - [Slender Battery-Powered Outboard Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temo450-carbon-edition.md) - [All-in-One Fishing System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worming-catch-and-capture.md) - [Pedal-Powered Fishing Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-town-sportsman-bigwater-epdl-132.md) - [Analog Sensor Fishing Rods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderstrike-fishing-rod.md) - [Fishing Gear Cleaning Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tackle-washing-and-storage-device.md)