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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7596901 | Fishing rig drogue apparatus A drogue attachment consisting of two symmetrical shaped arms is affixed to one end of a shaft, that end of the shaft being attached to a fishing line. The other end of the shaft is tied to a leader, which is in turn tied to a baited or lure-equipped fish hook devic... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7434349 | Slip bobber rig A slip bobber rig having an elongated member carrying a slip bobber and a bobber stop with one end of the line securable to a fishing line and the other end of the line securable to an article of fishing tackle as well as a method of attaching a slip bobber to a fis... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7363743 | Safety bobber A fishing bobber including a flotation body with an open unfilled cavity therein and a tube apparatus at least partially projecting into the cavity, the tube apparatus having a first end with a first diameter opening and a second end with a second diameter opening. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7340858 | Slip-on hydrodynamic symmetrical fishing sinker A fishing sinker is comprised of a polyhedron body having a rectangular base and triangular sides with a common blunt vertex, adapted to generate a net upward lifting force during forward motion. The streamlined shape of the sinker also makes it more aerodynamic dur... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7272907 | Method of attaching a leader to a snelled fly A method of attaching a leader to a snelled fly by connecting a loop bearing a bead at the end of a leader to a snell loop at the end of a leader is disclosed. Generally the snell loop is first slipped over the beaded bead loop. Then, a length of the snell monofilam... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7216454 | Open-ended fishing rig keeper and method A keeper for securing various configurations of rigged fishing line comprises a doubled strand of rigid wire bent into a form which allows a fixed end to be secured to a fishing rod blank while an open other end remains open to allow a rigged line to be inserted und... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204734 | Surfing board leash tangle prevention instrument The present invention provides a surfing board leash tangle prevention instrument which prevents a leash on a surfing board from being stepped on, without being a hindrance or large resistance when on the move in the water. The leash for linking the surfing board to... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7121223 | Anchor An anchor having a hollow body, curved sides, and weighted ends. The anchor is attached to an anchor rode by a curved rod extending between the ends on which an anchor rode shackle or thimble may be connected for movement end to end. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7117629 | Bottom fish rig The bottom fish rig 12 has a strong leader 13 with a removable sliding c-weight 25 and a horizontal unilateral three-pronged hook 41 that resists snagging and reduces possible injuries. A horizontal unilateral three-pronged hook 41... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7089700 | Shock suppression system for a fishing rod A shock suppression system for a fishing rod is mounted to a fishing rod and connected to the secure end of the fishing line for dampening the movement of the secure end of the toward the tip of the rod when a force is applied to the free end of the line by a fish h... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7065918 | Weighted fishing leader drag apparatus A weighted fishing leader drag apparatus is in the form of an elongated hydrodynamically shaped body having a plurality of resilient wings mounted to its outer surface. When the leader drag apparatus is pulled in the opposite direction of the water current, the wing... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055281 | Combination rope and clip for culling fish A clip and rope combination is disclosed for holding a fish. The clip is shaped to securely hold the fish by gripping the lip of the fish. The rope is coupled to the clip such that any force exerted on the rope increases the gripping power of the clip. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7032345 | Crimp A crimp usable in attaching terminal tackle, such as a hook, to a fishing line. The crimp may include a preattached pin extending from the crimp. The pin may be used to facilitate attachment of a baitfish to the hook. In at least one embodiment, the pin may be used ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7003911 | Fly-fishing strike indicator A fishing line strike indicator and improved hook setter. This device utilizing a body having a hole there through for allowing a fishing line to be inserted and affixed thereto. A water deflector extends from this body and faces the attached lure. When a fish strik... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6955005 | Scrobiculate and other fishing floats, demountably attachable fishing lures and kits for assembling them A counterweighted weedless fishing float suitable for suspending at least part of an attractant, such as live bait or an insect replica, above the surface of water in which the float is borne, and kits for assembling a variety of attractants, are provided. The float... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6948275 | Snap swivel assembly including bearing for fishing line A terminal tackle for securing a fishing lure to a fishing line and wherein the terminal tackle includes a slidable/rotatable ring that is trapped to a swivel portion of the terminal tackle and whereby a bearing is trapped to the ring but is slidable on and rotatabl... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942199 | Counter-balance weight for a modular safety rail A counter-balance weight for a modular safety rail comprises substantially only a solid body of a compact shape wherein the volume of the material of the body is at least 20% of the volume of the smallest cuboid which is able to contain the body, the body defining a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6918202 | Fly casting training device A fly casting training device to attach to the end of a fly rod and to teach the proper acceleration and deceleration movement required to produce a “tight loop” fly cast. A fly cast training device is attached to the end of a fly rod and secures a throwing proj... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6910296 | Line splice using barb and receiver A splice system and method for linear connection of fishing lines include a female connector and a male connector. Each connector has first and second opposite ends and a longitudinal axis, about which the connector is symmetric. The first end of the female connecto... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6691450 | Fishing line sinker assemblage A fishing line sinker assemblage including a streamlined weighted body that is provided with a longitudinally extending, central bore; and a fishing line securement member that is telescopically received within the central bore of the weighted body for te... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6655073 | Adjustable bobber system An adjustable bobber system for allowing adjustment of the buoyancy and for attaching to a fishing line without the use of a bead. The inventive device includes a hook member connected to a buoyant member and a first weight member slidably positioned abou... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6622420 | Roller weight for fishing A cylindrical or ball shaped roller weight rotatably mounted on a cross piece of a U-shaped portion of a wire frame with the free ends of the opposed arms of the U-shaped portion terminating in two arm extensions intersecting at an apex in an angle of app... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6497069 | Weights and sinkers This invention provides a method of providing a barrier coating over the surfaces of a plurality of sinkers (10), each having a line passageway (21) therethrough, and to sinkers (10) having a barrier coating (25, 27) over the exposed surfaces thereof incl... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6484435 | Fishing sinker device A fishing sinker device for maintaining the fishing line and attached fishing lure at the desired water level regardless of the terrain. The inventive device includes a buoyant member having a first end and a second end, a first engaging member attached t... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6467214 | Fishing line float The invention is a fishing float and method of using the same that permits a positive attachment to a fishing line and that provides secure, easy and rapid attachment of the fishing line to the float and that allows the weight of the float to be readily c... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6401382 | Fishing apparatus A fishing apparatus is provided which overcomes a number of disadvantages with the conventional "jug line" used in jug fishing. The fishing apparatus includes an elongated cylindrical float of a pliable, resilient, and buoyant material. The float has a lo... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6347478 | Fishing device A fishing device for fishing without the need for a fishing pole and fishing reel. The fishing device includes a housing, which is elongate and has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The housing is generally hollow. Th... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6321481 | Triangular fishing float A triangular float for "Jug Fishing". The float is formed as an equilateral triangle having three sides and three apices. A fishing line is connected to one apex and carries a weight on its opposite end. Fish hooks are secured to the line with bait on the... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6237276 | Levitating bait weedless fishing lure A weedless fishing lure is provided, comprising a float, a connector and an attractant, such as live bait or an insect replica, suspended above the surface of water in which the lure is borne. The float may be disguised as a water plant, fallen tree leaf,... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6199313 | Mechanical clicking weight The weight has a sound chamber and a tail section. The sound chamber embodies a plunger stem, a plunger seat, a flexible reed or spring biased balls and a compression spring. The tail section embodies a tail canal and an amplifier which forms a venture ha... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6176036 | Terminal tackle A terminal tackle for minimizing the twisting of fishing lines, lures and weights, particularly the twisting and tangling of a weight or weight line with lure leader line or the primary fishing line. The terminal tackle comprises a y-shaped tube having a ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6173524 | Fishing line bobber A buoyant body (10, 10') is connected to a fishing line (FL). The buoyant body (10, 10') includes an inner chamber (12) having a closed top (14) and a closed bottom (16). An elongated member (18) extends vertically through the inner chamber (18). Fish lin... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6145240 | Fishing sinker A unitary fishing sinker having a body with a buoyant portion having a density less than water and a weighted portion with a density greater than water. A further feature of the invention includes an elongated sinker body formed on a central wire with a l... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6125574 | Fishing line fastener An improved fishing line fastening device comprising a pair of mating members with a first one of the members being formed with a central opening extending therethrough and the other of the members being formed with a projection tapered inwardly and downw... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6044582 | Floating rope marker assembly for culling fish The floating rope marker is comprised of a rope assembly having a braided hollow rope with an upper end portion being turned in and threaded back inside itself and a lower end portion being turned in through a side wall of the rope and threaded back insid... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6038494 | Control system for enhancing fish survivability in a hydroelectric power generation installation A system for controlling a hydroelectric power production facility includes sensors for detecting the presence of fish adjacent to the facility. A controller linked to the sensors controls the orientation of control surfaces associated with a turbine/gene... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6029391 | Hands-free fishing system A hands-free fishing system is provided including at least one fishing unit. Each fishing unit includes a float and a string having a first end connected to the float adjacent to one of a pair of ends thereof. A weight is mounted to a second end of the st... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6023877 | Fishing lure hook holder A fishing lure hook holder is disclosed and comprises generally a body 20, a first securing element 40, and a second securing element 60. Body 20 generally includes a first loop end and a second end. First securing element 40 is slidably positionable alon... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5960579 | Fishing rig A fishing rig including a leader with a hook secured to one of its ends and a swivel secured to the other. A guide is slidably positioned on the leader. The guide includes a conically-shaped body with a tapered bore for selectively receiving the hook. The... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5950348 | Fishing lure adapter A system for maintaining a fishing lure in a generally horizontal position is described. The fishing lure has an adapter on its nose that mates perpendicularly with a matching adapter on a mounting rod. The mounting rod is weighted at one end so that it m... | 09/14/1999 |
