# Electric Fishing Rods ‘The Strike' Pole Brings the Lake to Living Rooms of the Lazy By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-fishing-accessories-the-strike References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Fishing_Pole_Accessory_for_Xbox_360--Gaming--Gear.html) The Strike is for dedicated fishing gamers and features a [real fishing pole accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-a-smooth-catch). If it's not the best day to go fishing, bring the lake to your living room with this new game that has realistic lake bottom topography and life-like fish behaviors. The Strike will be available in the fall for [Xbox 360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-feature), [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed), and PC users. **Implications** - As video games are becoming more interactive, game designers are constructing new ways to enjoy real-life experiences incorporated into digital entertainment. With the technology available in today's game systems, designers could easily find new ways to bring sensory experiences to consumers' homes, making for a truly realistic gaming experience that is refreshing and innovative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Fishing Experience:** Video game designers can develop more creative ways to integrate real-life experiences into digital entertainment, providing consumers with a more immersive and engaging virtual fishing experience. - **Realistic Gaming:** Advancing technology in gaming systems can allow game designers to create more sensory experiences, blurring the line between reality and virtual reality. - **Interactive Gaming:** Game designers can incorporate interactive technology to facilitate a more engaging gaming experience, such as incorporating real-life fishing poles into a fishing game. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Games:** Video game companies can explore more innovative ways to incorporate real-life experiences into their games through advancements in technology. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can develop and market gaming accessories that facilitate an interactive and realistic gaming experience for consumers. - **Sports and Outdoors:** Sports and outdoor companies can partner with video game designers to create immersive virtual experiences that showcase their products to potential customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Fishing System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worming-catch-and-capture.md) - [Digital At-Home Archery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-archery-game.md) - [Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-arcade-stick.md) - [Ice Fishing Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-panoptix-ice-fishing-bundle.md) - [Fishing Activity Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-mans-sky-aquarius.md) - [Fishing Gear Cleaning Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tackle-washing-and-storage-device.md) - [Home Rowing Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-rowing-machines.md) - [Retro-Style Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-flight-stick.md) - [Sport Board Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardrop.md)