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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120066954 | Trolling Teaser A trolling teaser including a tubular hull having at least one substantially planar end face. The tubular hull has a circumference defined by a wall. A plurality of channels is formed in the wall of the tubular hull.... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120005939 | FINE LINE AND STRING THREADING DEVICE A tool for holding a fishing lure eyelet, or other small structure, with a small aperture while a flexible line is extended through the aperture. Two pivotably mounted and spring-loaded levers have a jaw formed near one end and a handle near the opposite end. Each jaw h... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110289817 | FLUOROCARBON FISHING HOOK AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE Devices and methods for forming a new and improved fishing hook is provided. Various materials, including fluorocarbons and polycarbonates, and combinations thereof are provided to produce a translucent or transparent device that maintains desirable material properties ... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110225869 | 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 ... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110225868 | Reducing By-Catch of Seabirds An apparatus for reducing by-catch of seabirds or turtles during fishing include a fish hook (220) and a barrier or shield (227) mounted in a position relative to the fish hook (220) such that the barrier (227) reduces or prevents hooking of ... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110209382 | SYSTEM TO CATCH FISH AND THE RESPECTIVE METHOD OF USE The disclosed subject matter concerns a system and related method that forms a wall of bubbles, which is used to catch fish. The system consists of or can include, at least, two boats, two or more chambers, a suction pump, a compressor and a device that forms a wall of ... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110186133 | Apparatus and method for preventing ice formation on the surface of water An air pump is employed to inject an adjustable flow of air into the column of water within an ice fishing hole to create air bubbles that naturally rise to the surface of the water as the result of air being lighter than water. The rising air bubbles create an upward f... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110162252 | System & method for fishing A fishing-rod assembly is provided for real-time observation of under-water fish behavior while fishing. The fishing-rod assembly includes a fishing rod or pole which supports a fishing line having a fish hook, a video camera, and a monitor for displaying video images o... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110138675 | Radio controlled fish finding lure float The fishing lure float has long been available as an indicating device to alert fishermen of the presence of nibbling or striking fish The claims presented herein, advance the original fishing lure float beyond its former, limited role as an indicator. The Radio Control... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110094146 | BYCATCH-FRIENDLY FISHING BUOY A fishing buoy for reducing injury or premature mortality in target fish species and endangered or protected bycatch includes:
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| 20110041379 | Bait rigging holder The present invention describes a bait rigging holder constructed from only a single block of material such as plastic. The bait holder is provided with a first pair of side members having a trough or slot extending along the entire length of these first pair of side me... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20100293831 | USE OF LIGHT FOR GUIDING AQUATIC ANIMALS The present invention relates to device and method for guiding or herding aquatic animals, where a light source is used to herd and direct the animals into an enclosure. Light source (9), operational with physical barrier or enclosure (2) is used to projec... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100281755 | Catfish baiting devices A first embodiment is a paste baiting device system comprised of one or more bait holders, a bait application housing, and a bait dispenser. The bait holders can be filled with paste bait commonly referred to as stink, dip, and punch baits from the bait dispenser. One o... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100281752 | Collapsible loop-spring actuated fish cradle device A design for improvements to the prior art of conventional A-frame fish capture devices which incorporates one or more flexible loop spring mechanism(s) and a multi-functional crossbeam splay limiting and hand grip apparatus, attached to an A-frame structure which enabl... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100180487 | Ice fishing device for protecting a fishing line An ice fishing line protection device, for protecting micro fishing line as light as one or two pound test, comprising an elongated tube with an internal passageway through which a fishing line may pass. The protection device floats in an ice fishing hole protecting the... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100146838 | LOBSTER SNARE DEVICE A lobster snare device (1) that permits a user to catch a lobster without harming the environment or the lobster. A telescoping internal pole (3) is located inside an external pole (2). A loop (9), located on a distal end of the internal pole... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100005705 | Stripping basket for fly fishing An improved stripping basket for fly fishing is disclosed. The stripping basket is easily compacted for stowing while on board a boat, or for packing the stripping basket in a suitcase for travel to a fishing destination. The basket comprises multiple removable line sep... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20100005698 | Device for Releasing Gas Trapped in Fish A device for venting gases from the swim bladder of fish is provided. The device includes a puncturing member that can be extended, locked in the extended position and retracted into a case. Gases are vented from the case through the puncturing member.... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20100000140 | Fish handling pliers A fish handling pliers includes two levers pivotally coupled together, and each has a jaw member at one end and a handle member at the other end, a protrusion is extended from one of the levers and has a lock notch, the other lever includes a channel for pivotally recei... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20100000141 | Fish pressure equilbrating tool A tool for releasing excess air from the swim bladder of a fish. The present invention includes a puncturer situated in a housing and a push rod which extends out of the housing for pushing the puncturer out of the housing and into the swim bladder of the fish. When the... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090293336 | ELECTRONIC FISHING DEVICE AND A RELATED SYSTEM, METHOD, AND USE An electronic fishing device for facilitating trolling a fish-catching element in water and a related system, method, and use, the fishing device including: a first sensing element for obtaining a first indication relating to water temperature, a second sensing element ... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090283619 | Grip design for fishing reels A fishing reel handle grip design formed to produce optimal gripping ability and comfort by considering the ergonomic requirements of a fisherman's natural gripping hand shape as well as his body and arm alignment while loosely and comfortably grasping said grip.... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090250563 | EQUIPMENT MOUNT FOR WATERBORNE VESSELS An apparatus for mounting equipment on a waterborne vessel includes a base member configured to support an instrument. An elongate spacer arm is connected to the base member. A selectively deployable elongate transducer arm is pivotably coupled to the spacer arm. The tr... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090241407 | FLYHOOK THREADER AND TYING APPARATUS The invention is a fishhook threading device mounted on the rod of a fishing pole and utilizing opposing diverging funnel-shaped passages in the main body of the device. One passage is for mounting the eyelet of a fishhook therein while a line is threaded through the op... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090241403 | Ice fishing hole maintenance system A device and method prevents freeze over of a fishing hole cut through a layer of ice overlying a body of water. The device has a housing; a motor; at least one water inlet in the housing; at least one water outlet in the housing; and at least one water-moving element d... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090230160 | Fish culling system The present invention is a culling device that comprises a cable element, a retainer element and a floating element. When in use, the device is attached to a fish by way of the retainer element, which may be a clip, hook or other suitable element. The cable element is t... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20090172992 | FISHING REEL, FISHING INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS, AND FISHING INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM A fishing reel has a reel unit that is mounted on the fishing rod, a spool that is rotatably attached to the reel unit, a tension detector that detects tension applied to the said fishing line, and a communication portion that transmits to a fishing information display ... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090139131 | DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TWO FISHING LINES The invention involves a fishing device used for operatively connecting a first fishing line and a second fishing line from a first fishing rod and a second fishing rod, respectively, to a hook. The fishing device includes a spreader bar having a first connector at a fi... | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090084020 | Fish length and weight measuring device A fish length and weight measuring device includes a tape measure having graduated markings displayed on at least one side thereof and a weight measuring hook extending from the device opposite the tape measure. Loop fasteners are provided on a back side of the device f... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090064563 | Casting and throwing tool for center pin fishing reel A casting and throwing tool for center pin fishing reels. A ring or molded handle allows an angler to control the tool. The fishing line is strung through an open loop connected to the ring or handle. The angler can use the open loop to control the cast much easier than... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090038205 | Elasmobranch-Repelling Magnets and Methods of Use Devices and methods are disclosed for repelling elasmobranchs with high-pull-force magnets, including devices and methods for reducing by-catch in commercial fisheries and protecting humans from attacks by elasmobranchs.... | 02/12/2009 |
| 20090031610 | PORTABLE SECURITY DEVICE FOR FISHING RODS AND REELS A device is provided for securing against crime-of-opportunity theft at least one fishing rod and reel to be stored or transported in an outdoor, unsecured area or on an open, unsecured portion of a vehicle, such as an open bed of a pick-up truck, trailer, or boat. The ... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20090019761 | APPLYING SCENT TO A FISHING LURE A fishing lure is inserted into a housing opening and into contact with a liquid absorbent material. The housing is placed in fluid communication with a container of liquid fish attractant through a nozzle that extends through a port in the housing, and in one embodimen... | 01/22/2009 |
| 20080301997 | Technical fishing garment The present disclosure provides for systems/designs for an advantageous fishing garment that facilitates ready access to fish fighting articles or gear. A fishing garment design that includes attachment features for releasably securing fish fighting articles or gear to ... | 12/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080271360 | Device for holding fish The present invention is a device for holding fish, said device comprising first and second handles attached to first and second arms. The first and second arms are connected in scissor-like fashion. The first and second arms are connected to first and second contact pl... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080271357 | Fishing system with remote control and method of use A gripper on a miniature remote controlled boat constructed with an integral, soft core and release finger formed with a slit to frictionally receive a fish line from a rod.... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080244955 | BAIT SPEED LOADER A device for attaching an elastic band to a lure having a narrowed end is provided. The device includes a body portion for supporting the elastic band. A cavity is defined in the body portion. An open end leads to the cavity for receiving the lure. The cavity has a firs... | 10/09/2008 |
| 20080236019 | Game fish disabling device, and method A game fish disabling device, and method of disabling a game fish. The game fish disabling device is preferably configured as a pole type device with a sliding “hammering” action to generate and transmit a disabling force or blow to the game fish, in particular the ... | 10/02/2008 |
| 20080178513 | Fish Retrieval Apparatus and Method A method for retrieving a fish that has been caught on a fishing line according to which a rope is secured to a loop, the line is secured to the loop, and the rope is pulled to retrieve the line.... | 07/31/2008 |
