| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 043017000 | Signal devices | 58 |
| 20080250691 | FISHING POLE WITH STRIKE INDICATOR AND BROAD ILLUMINATION LIGHTING FEATURES - A fishing pole includes an elongate pole having opposed first and second ends, a top fisherman-facing side, a bottom water-facing side, a handle formed in the first end, and a tip top formed in the second end. A strike indicator light source is mounted to the fishing pole proximate to the tip top, and a broad illumination light source is mounted to the fishing pole proximate to the handle. A switch is mounted to the fishing pole proximate to the handle is operatively coupled to the strike indicator light source and the broad illumination light source and is movable into a first position activating the strike indicator light source, and a second position activating the broad illumination light source. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080282597 | Electric Fishing Device - An automated fish sensing, reeling, and alarming device, particularly for ice fishing, designed to allow the fisherman to have a hands-free ice-fishing device that will catch fish without monitoring the device at all times. It also will allow a person with a limitation or handicap to enjoy ice fishing, such as some one with arthritis or limited use of upper limbs. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090031609 | FISH ALARM SYSTEM - A fish alarm system | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090077857 | FISHING ROD AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A fishing rod includes a longitudinal tube body, a vibration sensing unit including at least one elongated vibration sensing element mounted longitudinally on the tube body, and a butt guide mounted on the tube body and adapted to guide a fishing string. The butt guide is disposed over the vibration sensing element to transfer vibration movements of the fishing string to the vibration sensing element. A method for making the fishing rod is also disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090139130 | Tip-Up Notification System for Ice Fishing - The present invention is a notification system used to notify a fisherman when a fish has taken the bait at a particular ice fishing hole. The notification system includes a receiver/transmitter system used in conjunction with a tip-up device associated with a fishing line. When the tip-up is activated due to the application of pressure to a fishing line, a transmitter sends a signal to a receiver. The receiver includes a signaling means, which notifies a user when a signal has been received from the transmitter. One receiver may be used with a plurality of tip-ups and transmitters. The receiver may be adapted to distinguish between the signals transmitted by different transmitters. The receiver may also include signaling means which provide information regarding which transmitter sent a signal, so a user may determine which tip-up has been activated in situations where several transmitters are associated with one receiver. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090165354 | Fish Trap - An ice fishing trap comprising in its operational state a crossbeam dimensioned for extending across a hole in ice covering a body of water, and a hingedly coupled vertical mast. The vertical mast has a rotatable reel dimensioned to carry a length of fishing line and a hook. A trigger mechanism is provided, wherein a rotation of the reel causes an arcuate movement of a trigger hook. One aspect of the invention provides at least two stabilizer limbs hingedly coupled to the crossbeam, so as to form a general Z shaped support base when operational. In another aspect the fishing trap provides a trigger bolt coupled to an indicator spring, wherein the trigger bolt is utilized to couple the indicator spring to the trigger hook. The trigger bolt is slidingly supported by bolt guide, thus providing improved resistance to false indications due wind vibration and the like. Preferably, the trigger bolt is coupled to the indicator spring by a ring shaped coupler. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090199454 | DEMONSTRATION MODE FOR ELECTRONIC FISHING REEL - A fishing reel is provided with an electronic demonstration feature that allows for electronic features of said reel to be activated, but which prevents prospective purchasers from unnecessarily depleting battery life of the device. An on/off switch is provided for selectively closing the circuit. A “try me” switch is also provided for temporarily activating the electronics. The “try me” switch prevents manipulation of the on/off switch into the “on” position but allows for the electronic feature to be temporarily activated. After purchase, the “try me” switch may be is removed to allow the on/off switch to function without interference. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090235572 | FISHING SYSTEM WITH REMOTE MONITORING CAPABLITY - The invention is a fishing system comprising a fishing pole with a force measuring device coupled to a transmitter. The transmitter broadcasts a signal including a representation of the force measured by the force measuring device. The fishing system includes a receiver configured to receive the transmitted force data generated by the fishing pole or poles. The receiver may be configured to display, store, or process force data received from said fishing pole or multiple fishing poles. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090241405 | Enhanced laser fishing rod - A fishing rod enables viewing of pole bending activity in daylight and at nighttime. The rod has a light-transmitting pole for supporting a fishing line and having a handle end and a tip end. A collimated beam producing unit is located towards the handle end aligned to transmit a collimated beam into the interior of the pole in a direction towards the tip end. A reflector at the tip end reflects light back towards the handle end after exiting the tip end. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090272022 | ICE FISHING TIP-UP - An ice fishing tip-up adapted to rest on a sheet of ice surrounding a fishing opening therein, has a rigid frame with an aperture therein, a spool support, a rocker arm and a swing arm. A spool support connects to the frame and supports a spool on which fishing line is wound. The rocker arm includes an elbow pivotally attached to the frame distant the spool support, a catch indicator extending radially outward from the elbow in a first direction, and a rocker forearm extending radially outward from the elbow connector in a second direction. The rocker forearm has a first guide for receipt of the fishing line from the spool. The swing arm includes a swivel connector pivotally attached to the frame and a distal extent opposite the swivel connector with a second guide for receipt of the fishing line from the first guide. In an exemplary embodiment, the fishing line extends from the spool through the first guide, then through the second guide and downwardly therefrom to the fishing opening. A tug of a fish caught on the fishing line pulls the first guide which pivots the rocker arm to a catch position with the rocker forearm extending over the aperture and the catch indicator extending upright as indicia that the fish is caught. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090313876 | SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT FOR ELECTRONIC BITE ALERT FOR A FISHING REEL - A fishing reel, such as a spincast reel or a spinning reel, has a clutch assembly mounted on a shaft adjacent to the rotating component, the clutch assembly for frictional engagement with a rotating component. The clutch assembly has a first and a second protuberance. A bite alert contact is located for engagement with the first protuberance. A calibration member is adjacent the clutch assembly for engagement with the second protuberance. The calibration member provides a selectable amount of resistance to rotation of the clutch assembly, thereby regulating an amount of rotational force required to activate the bite alert contact. The fishing reel may further include a sensitivity switch for adjusting the selectable amount of resistance provided by the calibration member, which may adjust the resistance in discrete amounts. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100000143 | REEL SYSTEM WITH LINE TENSION MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY - An exemplary embodiment of a fishing reel includes a reel frame for supporting a line spool with a spool rotation axis, the line spool rotatably mounted one the reel frame. A reel foot is adapted for mounting to a fishing rod, wherein the reel foot is attached to the frame. A force measurement device is configured to produce a response indicative of a line tension force. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100037507 | REVERSIBLY DISENGAGING SLIDABLE STRIKE INDICATOR, POSITIONING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - Particular aspects provide novel strike indicators attachable to fishing lines, that are reversibly disengagable therefrom and thereafter slidably along the line. Particular embodiments comprise: a buoyant main body having an axial channel with corresponding end surface openings; an retention member seat (e.g., groove, ridge, etc.) running around the main body surface; and at least one line retention member receivable and retainable by the seat, and operative with the seat to retain a line passing therebetween at two points. The retention member is displaceable from the seat by sufficient line tension, thereby disengaging the slidable strike indicator. Particular embodiments comprise two strike indicator stop members attachable at user-selectable line positions, and operative to delimit a slidable range of a disengaged slidable strike indicator. Novel methods for fishing, with a slidable reversibly detachable indicator, at a depth greater than the length of a fishing rod are presented. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100058641 | Fishing bobber device - A fishing bobber device including an elongated float portion for exerting a sideways directional force on a fishing line, for example, during trolling or fishing moving water. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100139149 | Fish Strike Indicator - The present invention relates to a fish strike signal that can selectively be placed in a storage position, a ready position or a deployed position. The signal has a main body with a storage ledge, a retainer and a pocket. A trigger is provided having a notch for engaging a segment of fishing line and having a kick-out post for deploying a signal. The kick-out post can be held with a pocket in the ready position. Rotation of the trigger caused by a strike forces the post from the pocket and causes the wire of the signal to clear a retainer on the side of the main body. A tension assembly is provided for adjusting the amount of force that is required to rotate the trigger. The post and a ledge holds the signal in place and the tensioner can be used to lock the signal in the storage position. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110056112 | FISHING DEVICE - A fishing device, for use with a reel and rod combination having fishing line with attached terminal tackle, includes a base, an indicator device, a trigger mechanism, and a line device. The base has a hole and slot configuration to allow a fishing line to feed through the base. The indicator device is coupled to the base and is configured to indicate the presence of a fish. The trigger mechanism is configured to cause the indicator device to pop up when the trigger device is activated. The line device attaches to the fishing line and is configured to activate the trigger mechanism. When a fish pulls on the terminal tackle, the line device activates the trigger mechanism that causes the indicator device to pop-up indicating to a user the presence of a fish. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110067290 | AUTOMATIC BITE INDICATOR FOR FISHING - The invention relates to an electronic bite display ( | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110094146 | BYCATCH-FRIENDLY FISHING BUOY - A fishing buoy for reducing injury or premature mortality in target fish species and endangered or protected bycatch includes:
| 04-28-2011 |
| 20110126445 | Adjustable Bobber Assembly - An adjustable bobber assembly is provided that includes a main body adapted to be secured to a fishing pole, a pivot arm pivotally secured to the main body, a locking clip secured to the main body to lock the pivot arm in place on the main body, and an indicator adjustably secured to the pivot arm and engageable with a fishing line on the fishing pole. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110203155 | FISH CATCHER ROD HOLDER - The present invention solves several problems of the existing fishing rod holder systems by employing a fishing rod holder design which makes the rod holder structurally robust, fully and easily adjustable, and totally conducive to the setting of the hook right out of the rod holder. Furthermore, the present invention employs a t-bar design which makes the t-bar system strong, easy to transport and store, and more importantly, fully adaptable from a boat or pier fishing to bank fishing. In addition, the present invention, replaces the bobber with a more practical, more efficient and easier to use visual tool, the strike indicator. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110203156 | STRIKE INDICATOR FOR FISHING LINE - One embodiment of a strike indicator may be constructed of a buoyant member having a curved outer surface, a central axis and a slot extending from the outer surface to the central axis. This slot is used to hold the fishing line. A securing member is removably coupled to the outer surface of the buoyant member. The securing member has a protrusion that can be positioned within the slot such that the line does not slide within the slot when casting the line. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110271579 | FISH TRAP - An ice fishing trap comprising in its operational state a crossbeam dimensioned for extending across a hole in ice covering a body of water, and a hingedly coupled vertical mast. The vertical mast has a rotatable reel dimensioned to carry a length of fishing line and a hook. A trigger mechanism is provided, wherein a rotation of the reel causes an arcuate movement of a trigger hook. One aspect of the invention provides at least two stabilizer limbs hingedly coupled to the crossbeam, so as to form a general Z shaped support base when operational. In another aspect the fishing trap provides a trigger bolt coupled to an indicator spring, wherein the trigger bolt is utilized to couple the indicator spring to the trigger hook. The trigger bolt is slidingly supported by bolt guide, thus providing improved resistance to false indications due wind vibration and the like. Preferably, the trigger bolt is coupled to the indicator spring by a ring shaped coupler. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110302820 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOLDING FISHING ROD - An apparatus including a stake device for driving into a ground surface, a first device having a cavity into which a fishing rod handle can be inserted, and an alarm device. The stake device may be attached to or detached from the first device. The alarm device is triggered when the fishing rod handle is within the cavity of the first device and is sufficiently jostled as a result of a fish tugging on a fishing line connected to the fishing rod handle The first device may include a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment fits within the second compartment, and the cavity is within the first compartment. The alarm device may include a first metal conductor attached to a periphery of the first compartment, and a second metal conductor attached to an interior of the second compartment. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120222345 | FISH-ON DEVICE - A new fish-on line indicator has a counterweight sufficiently heavy to hold a fishing line taut and sufficiently visible to alert the angler that the fishing has moved; a swivel to slip over the fishing line to position the counterweight for view of the action; and a connector for connecting the counterweight to the swivel, the connector comprising a sufficiently heavy and water resistant material. A screw eye can be substituted with a rod going through the counterweight and secured at one end with a plate and the other end connecting directly to the swivel. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120246996 | Visibility for Fishing Floats - The invention relates to a line of floats which allow for greater visibility during both day and night fishing. The greater visibility is created by a combination of one of more marker devices, including light sticks, flags, viz sticks, reflective surface, and/or use of chemiluminescent and phosphorescent materials. These objects and materials are used on a variety of floats, especially large floats such as jug floats and a new type of float termed a noodle float. These large floats are especially useful for catching large catfish and can be used in any body of water where fish are found, such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and the sea. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120285071 | FISHING TOOL OF THE HOOK-TYPE - A fish lure is provided with one or more fishing hook(s) and an attachment for a fishing line, the fishing hook(s) being arranged in a body and being connected to an actuator, a hook-shaped end portion of the fishing hook(s) being arranged to be moved between a first position, substantially enveloped in the body, and a second position, projecting from the body. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120291332 | Tip Up Fishing Device - A tip up fishing device with a substantially vertical arm and a substantially horizontal cross arm, a holding pin at its end which pivots from a substantially horizontal position, downwardly, to a substantially vertical position. The pin holds a spool of fishing line, rotatably mounted. A strike of a fish moves the pin from horizontal position to vertical position, moving the spool of line from a substantially vertical inclination of the spool face, with the line under pressure, to a substantially horizontal position of the spool face, allowing the line to pay out without significant resistance. The pivotal movement of the axis pin which holds the spool, from horizontal position to a downward vertical position, triggers both a flag and an electric light notification. The lower end of the upright portion of the rigid support is adaptable to attach to different bases as a means for support. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130227873 | ICE FISHING SIGNALING APPARATUS WITH FISH BITE/HOOKED FISH INDICATOR - An ice fishing signaling device having a tip-up flag and/or electric light bite indicator, and a hooked fish indicator that is controlled by tension in the fish line is provided to alert a fisherman of the occurrence of hooked fish and the relative size and/or strength of the hooked fish. The hooked fish indicator has a tubular housing with a telescoping indicator rod that is spring-biased within the housing to resist movement. A sustained tension on the fish line equal to or exceeding the bite indicator trigger level is required to withdraw the indicator rod from the housing for signaling the presence of a hooked fish. The indicator rod increases resistance as it is withdrawn for the housing, thus providing a visual indication of the size and/or strength of the hooked fish. The indicator rod may be electrically coupled to a light to provide continuous or blinking illumination only upon the presence of a hooked fish, and an optional air pump is provided for maintaining water circulation and preventing freeze-up of the ice fishing hole. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130298440 | Fishing Line Float and Spool Device - A fishing line float and spool device is provided having a rounded, buoyant structure, and an arraignment that allows a length of fishing line to be independently supported from the water surface. The device comprises a first and second side having a perimeter flange and an inset channel therebetween for supporting the fishing line about the perimeter of the device. A plurality of notches is disposed through the flanges of each of the float sides. The fishing line attaches around the float and is extended therefrom, whereby the notches allow the line to be tied off such that when the line is struck by a fish the float flips over for notification purposes. The center of the float includes an aperture therethrough for assisting the user when tying off the fishing line, while also providing a support for an external hand crank reel or a lighted pole. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130318855 | STEM GUIDES AND REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGES - The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130326928 | FISHING BOBBERS - In one embodiment, a fishing line bobber includes a bobber body having a length and an exterior surface. The bobber body includes an aperture that extends through the length of the bobber body and a slot extending along the length of the bobber body and connected to the aperture through sidewalls that extend from the exterior surface of the bobber body inward to the aperture. The fishing line bobber includes a closing mechanism movable with respect to the bobber body between an open position that permits insertion of a fishing line into the aperture and a closed position that retains the fishing line within the aperture. The closing mechanism is configured to enable the fishing line bobber to function as an attachment bobber that maintains a fixed position on the fishing line and as a slip bobber that is moveable along the fishing line. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130333269 | Limb Line Fishing Device - A limb line fishing device having a length of fishing line and a hollow indicator tube, wherein the indicator tube slidably receives the fishing line. The indicator tube can be used to determine at a distance whether a fish has been caught. The fishing device is capable of securing a reusable line and a hook when the device is not in use. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140041280 | BUOYANT FISHING DEVICE - A buoyant fishing device comprising a substantially hollow container body, a rigging ring operably connected to the body, and an illumination device disposed within said body. The body may include a neck portion. The rigging ring includes a band having a first end and a second end defining a length wherein the band is configured to extend around the container circumferentially and in one embodiment, a securing mechanism is used to fix first end with respect to second end. In another embodiment rigging ring is welded or fused together during manufacture. The illumination device illuminates the body of the buoyant fishing device and may be a glow stick or a light in electronic communication with a battery. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140053449 | Fishing Float Apparatus - A fishing float apparatus comprising: a frame; a float means for buoyantly supporting the apparatus; a reel means for alternately extending and retrieving fishing line; lock means for preventing the spool means from moving when the reel means is in a deployed configuration; a mechanical catch indicator means for notifying an operator of whether a fish has been caught; whereby, the float means can be deployed with at least one fishing hook attached to the line at a desired depth and, without being actively monitored, can be visually checked at a later time to determine visually whether at least one fish is on at least one of the hooks and, if so, the fish can be conveniently and quickly reeled in. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140053450 | Visibility for Fishing Floats - The invention relates to a line of floats which allow for greater visibility during both day and night fishing. The greater visibility is created by a combination of one of more marker devices, including light sticks, flags, viz sticks, reflective surface, and/or use of chemiluminescent and phosphorescent materials. These objects and materials are used on a variety of floats, especially large floats such as jug floats and a new type of float termed a noodle float. These large floats are especially useful for catching large catfish and can be used in any body of water where fish are found, such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and the sea. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140068995 | Fishing tip-up - The fishing tip-up has an upright support and a swinging arm pivotally mounted to the top of the support. A forward segment of the arm pivots downward and toward the support when the rear segment pivots upward. The swinging arm is adapted to support a fishing line which extends downward into a fishing hole from the forward segment and to which a bait is attached for attracting a fish. When a fish strikes, the forward segment pivots downward when a force greater than a predetermined value is applied to the fishing line. The predetermined value is adjustable. A magnet is provided in the rear segment of the swinging arm and keeps a reed switch in the support open until a fish strikes. At that time, the rear segment swings up and away from the support with resulting separation of the magnet from the reed switch and concurrent closing of the switch. When the reed switch is closed, a light illuminates. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140090287 | TIP-UP ICE FISHING APPARATUS - A fish strike indicator and retrieval apparatus comprising an upper unit with a fishing reel holder, a battery holder, a line guide, a light flag, a printed circuit board enclosure, and a handle and a lower unit with a pair of slide rails and a detachable sliding mount that pivotally connects the upper unit to the lower unit. The invention incorporates a set of magnets and a Hall-effect sensor that activates and deactivates visual and audible alarm signals to signify a strike on the fishing line. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140137459 | Fishing Aid - A portable fishing aid that contains two detachable parts, the outer sleeve and the sleeve holder, wherein the outer sleeve contains a built in audiovisual bite and alert monitor and the outer sleeve holder contain a wire basket or similar material permanently attached to a penetration spike that can be safely driven to the ground at a preferable angle and depth to withstand and support the weight of the fishing pole. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140150328 | FISHING FLOAT WITH CATCH INDICATOR - There is provided a fishing float comprising a buoyant, elongated hollow body, a means for attaching a fishing line to the first end of the hollow body, a dead-weight slideable from end to end inside the hollow body, and a lamp module attached in proximity to the second end of the hollow body. The lamp module is comprised of a lamp, an electric power source, and a switch, all elements in a series electrical circuit. The lamp module is further comprised of conductive ball and a plurality of annular chambers that house the conductive ball in a stable condition apart from the electric switch while the hollow body is in a horizontal orientation; but when the hollow body is moved toward a vertical orientation by force of a fish strike, the annular chambers direct the conductive ball into bridging contact with the electrical switch, which closes the electrical circuit and activates the lamp. The fishing float remains illuminated in the event a fish caught on the fishing line relaxes tension on the fishing line. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140157651 | ELECTRONIC ICE FISHING TIP-UP WITH ILLUMINATED STRIKE INDICATORS - A tip-up apparatus includes a base, a descending shaft hingedly coupled to the base, and a spool assembly including a top spool end and being attached to the descending shaft. The apparatus also includes a light tower and an electronic sensor coupled to the descending shaft, the electronic sensor being configured to detect movement of the spool assembly. The light tower houses at least one indicator light and is hingedly coupled to the base. The indicator light is configured to illuminate when the electronic sensor detects movement of the spool assembly. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140165448 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOLDING FISHING ROD - An apparatus including a stake device for driving into a ground surface, a first device having a cavity into which a fishing rod handle can be inserted, and an alarm device. The stake device may be attached to or detached from the first device. The alarm device is triggered when the fishing rod handle is within the cavity of the first device and is sufficiently jostled as a result of a fish tugging on a fishing line connected to the fishing rod handle The first device may include a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment fits within the second compartment, and the cavity is within the first compartment. The alarm device may include a first metal conductor attached to a periphery of the first compartment, and a second metal conductor attached to an interior of the second compartment. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140196352 | Fishing Tip Pole - A fishing tip pole that includes a base fishing rod that includes a first end, a fishing line run along the base fishing rod and into a body of water and a flag attached to the first end of the base fishing rod. The fishing tip pole also includes a reel attached to the base fishing rod, the reel controls the fishing line along the base fishing rod and as the fishing line is cast into the body of water, a metal tube stand that includes an elongated hollow tube with an orifice, the orifice receives and secures the base fishing rod while the user is ice-fishing, the metal tube stand having a plurality of support handles and a plurality of pieces of illuminating tape that are disposed on the reel to illuminate the reel. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140215893 | FISHING DEVICE - A fishing device, for use with a reel and rod combination having fishing line with attached terminal tackle, includes a base, an indicator device, a trigger mechanism, and a tine device. The base has a hole and slot configuration to allow a fishing line to feed through the base. The indicator device is coupled to the base and is configured to indicate the presence of a fish. The trigger mechanism is configured to cause the indicator device to pop up when the trigger device is activated. The line device attaches to the fishing line and is configured to activate the trigger mechanism. When a fish pulls on the terminal tackle, the line device activates the trigger mechanism that causes the indicator device to pop-up indicating to a user the presence of a fish. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140250761 | Limb Line Fishing Device - A limb line fishing device having a length of fishing line and an indicator. The indicator slidably receives the fishing line. The indicator tube can be used to determine at a distance whether a fish has been caught. The fishing device is capable of securing a reusable line and a hook when the device is not in use. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140259865 | FISHING DEVICE INSERTS - A fishing mechanism for selectively attaching a fishing device to a line is provided. In one example, the fishing mechanism comprises an elongated outer insert mechanism having a line path channel formed therein, the line path channel extending from one end of the elongated outer insert mechanism to its other end, and wherein the elongated outer insert mechanism further comprises an elongated opening that extends from said one to said other end, the elongated opening being configured such that the line may be placed through the elongated opening and into the line path channel without having to guide an end of the line through the line path channel from said one end to said other end. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140290117 | FISHING DEVICE - A fishing bobber may include an elongate shaft having a first end, an opposing second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, a line retainer disposed at the first end, a counterweight float disposed proximate the second end, and an axially movable primary float disposed on the elongate shaft between the first end and the second end. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140298707 | FISHING POLE HOLDER AND ALERT SYSTEM FOR ICE FISHING - The present invention generally relates to fishing pole holder for ice fishing. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide a fishing rod holder with an alert system to notify a fisherman that a fish has been hooked. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140331543 | Ice Fishing Tip-Up and Gadget Holder System, Kit and Method - A system, kit and method for organizing and securing devices such as ice fishing equipment, in a cylindrical receptacle. The system includes at least one web, but preferably includes two webs of material having different diameters but each having an array of apertures such that when aligned and placed in a receptacle, the two webs may be used to support and carry items in a secure and organized fashion. Further contemplated are other mountable devices capable of holding elongate items for attachment to the cylindrical receptacle and/or a wall mount. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140352196 | FISHING ROD HOLDER - An improved fishing rod holder comprises: a vertical stake capable of inserting into the ground; a bracket connected substantially perpendicular to that stake; a plurality of prongs affixed to the bracket, at least one prong opening in a first direction and another prong opening in an opposite direction, said prongs adapted for holding a fishing rod. The holder further includes a magnetic connector affixed along the bracket and bobber element that has a magnetic head connect at one end, a fishing line guidance shaft at the opposite end and a signal bell adjacent the line guidance shaft. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150033611 | Power Generating Fishing Reel and Remote Control Lure System - A power generating fishing reel and remote control lure system includes a reel assembly coupled to a fishing rod having a spool rotatably movable to reel in/out fishing line. The reel assembly includes an electrical generator configured to generate current. A crank handle is operatively coupled to the spool and to the generator and configured to actuate the spool and generator, respectively. A rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the generator and configured to store current generated by the generator. The system includes a lure assembly remote from the reel assembly having a battery, a motor and a receiver configured to receive a signal and to energize the motor accordingly. The reel assembly includes a lure input device and transmitter configured to transfer a user input signal to the lure assembly. The system includes an emergency assembly having lights, sensors, and alarms related to safety, current generation, and recharging. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150113853 | FISH STRIKE DETECTION METHODS AND APPARATUS - Systems and methods for detecting fishing conditions are disclosed. An example system includes a housing having a first portion connected to a second portion to create a watertight seal. The example housing encloses, for example, sensors configured to measure force applied to the housing and a processor to determine acceleration based on an output from the sensor, and to determine if the sensor output indicates a fish strike. Other sensors (such as sensors to measure water clarity, temperature, acidity, and the like) can also be included within the housing. The example housing also includes a transceiver communicatively coupled to the processor configured to wirelessly transmit an indication of the fish strike or other water conditions based on data received from the sensor(s). In an embodiment, the system provides for data aggregation, enabling anglers to ascertain fishing conditions based on data from a plurality of sensors over a wide geographic area. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150143736 | FISH STRIKE INDICATING APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE WITH AN ICE FISHING TIP-UP - An apparatus, system and method for providing an indication or notification to a fishermen when a fish strikes an ice fishing tip-up is disclosed. The apparatus provides a wireless signal indicative of a fish strike. The system and method include and utilize an application operatively running on a mobile device and configured to receive the fish strike indicating signal. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150313198 | FLOATING BOBBER SYSTEM FOR FISHING WHICH GENERATES AQUATIC SOUNDS - A floating bobber system for fishing which generates aquatic sounds that includes a floating bobber body having a water-tight hollow body interior and configured to at least partially float when arranged within a body of water. The system further includes an electronic circuit arranged within the body interior of the floating bobber body, the electronic circuit including a controller having a memory having one or more aquatic sounds stored thereon, the controller being operationally coupled to a speaker for emitting the one or more aquatic sounds, a power source for providing power to the controller, and activation electronics for activating emission of the aquatic sounds from the speaker. The floating bobber body is configured to be coupled to a fishing line, and further configured to be coupled to a fishing bait. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150320027 | Solar Rechargeable Fishing Float and/or Bobber - A fishing float to provide an indication of a strike from a fish may include a hollow housing having a cavity and a module positioned within the cavity of the hollow housing. The module includes a light and a solar panel to provide power for the light via a rechargeable battery for night fishing and a magnetic or manual waterproof switch to turn the unit on for storage. The fishing float has a continuous energy source therefore there is no need to replace batteries by the user. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160050899 | Illuminated-Heated Ice Fishing System - An illuminated-heated ice fishing system. The system includes a plurality of sidewalls and a top wall in hinged communication and wherein the device is capable of folding up for storage. The system includes a heated lantern to heat and illuminate a spool of the device. The spool is removably affixed to a sidewall of the device and includes a reflective surface directed towards the interior of the device to reflect the light from the lantern. The sidewalls have a bottom portion comprised of a thermoplastic material for contacting the ice surface. | 02-25-2016 |
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