Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones. Case in point, marker buoys. Pretty much a no-brainer, right? But ever notice that most marker buoys are high-vis, day-glo colors? Nice if you have the lake to yourself, but bad news if you're competing or fishing in a crowd. That's why the Fisherman's Markers products are unique.

The three colors of Fisherman's Markers (black, green and white) allow anglers to discretely mark drops, shell- and sandbars, weedlines, rockpiles and even bedding bass without giving that spot away to onlookers.

Another big plus is size. Fisherman's markers can fit in a shirt pocket, boat cup-holder or jacket pocket. And they're self-contained, which avoids a mess in the boat or tacklebox. The markers even come in a zip-up bag that can easily be stored in a glovebox or small tackle-storage box.

We used the markers to catalog brushpiles, and professional angler Dave Lefebre uses them extensively for pinpointing sweet spots in weedbeds. He also uses them for bedding bass and may use up to 10 in a single tournament. "I actually leave them in spots during the fishing day so I can quickly come back after a spot is refreshed or rested – quickly and easily finding the hotspot that was holding bass," he said. "Unless you know what you're looking for, they're basically invisible to other anglers."

Each Fisherman's Marker is made of UV-protected ABS plastic, so they're super-tough and won't leak or crack. Another key plus is that, while so many other marker buoys bind up and won't unwind, the Fisherman's Marker is ultra-easy and efficient. The flat cord helps, but the shape and weight of the marker body creates the easy unwind. It's also a breeze to retrieve and the weight fits nicely back into the marker for quick storage.

The Markers are cost effective too, and retail for around $6. They can be purchased in singles or in three-packs. To learn more about Fisherman's Marker, visit fishermansmarker.com.