2196results about "Other angling devices" patented technology

An implement holster comprising a holster support, a first cradle attached to the holster support, a second cradle, and a resilient strap system connected between the holster support and the second cradle, the first cradle fitting within the second cradle. The implement holster further comprises a clip adapted for attaching the holster to a support, a rotator connected between the clip and the holster, and a detent system permitting the holster to be held in a plurality of different positions with respect to the clip.

A crate has an arrangement of fastening holes for mounting crate components, as well as various mounts and accessories to the outer and inner surface of the crate. The fastening holes are blind holes that do not breach, penetrate or pass-through panels defining the crate so that the crate remains watertight or sealed or leakproof. The fastening holes may be arranged to provide points of intersection for rules or guides that define a grid to aid in mounting components, mounts and accessories at desired locations. Outer fastening holes are provided in a repeating pattern and superimposed on inner fastening holes. The fastening holes provide for ease of customization without the need for drilling.

The embodiments are directed to rod holders including a fastener, a stake, and a tube. The fastener includes a head and a body. The stake includes a first end, a second end, and an elongated slot along a longitudinal direction of the stake. The tube includes a receiving end, a bottom end, and a boss running radially into the tube between the receiving end and the bottom end, where the receiving end is operable to removably receive a lower end of a rod. The body of the fastener mates with the elongated slot and is removably coupled to the boss such that the stake is slidably coupled to the tube and movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The head of the fastener is removably coupled to the stake to secure the stake from sliding along a longitudinal direction of the tube.

The invention discloses a maneuvering fish searching platform system and a maneuvering fishing method.The maneuvering fish searching platform system is characterized in that one or more of a marching power assembly, a fish luring device and a fish searching device are detachably integrated on a buoyancy body assembly, the buoyancy body assembly can correspondingly march on water, and meanwhile when the fish searching device detects that a fish school appears within a preset distance, the buoyancy body assembly is driven to move back and forth; the fish luring device starts a fish luring working condition, so that a fish school is close to the fish luring device and correspondingly gathers, and the functions of flexibly and visually searching and luring the fish are realized, so that the device has the characteristics of flexibly and efficiently searching and luring the fish by adding the maneuvering function, conditions are provided for follow-up net fishing or rod fishing, and the fish luring efficiency is improved. And through the method, multiple persons can participate in fish searching and fish luring activities, so that the characteristic of enjoying fishing fun is achieved, the interestingness of the activity process is increased, and the method has a better application prospect and a higher popularization value.

A fishhook carrying device has a resilient prismatic block, of which two adjacent faces are cut into by at least one set of spaced grooves extending along a longest dimension thereof. Two opposite parallel grooveless faces thereof abut two rigid exterior walls, which, along with a connecting bottom wall, form a unitary box structure. Rigid exterior walls of either side of the box structure maintain the prismatic block in a compressed form such that interior walls of each groove are pressed against each other in a first resting condition. When a flange is inserted into a pressed groove, the interior walls of the groove resiliently separate and thereafter abut the flange, frictionally holding the flange in place. The interior groove walls return to the first resting condition upon removal of the flange from the device.

An ice auger for drilling holes in ice includes a cylindrical tubular bit with a cutting edge having a plurality of teeth on the bottom end, and a center shaft extending vertically through the tubular bit. The center shaft has a pointed tip extending below the teeth and a top end extending above the tubular bit for coupling to a rotary powerhead. The tubular bit may include tangential slots for drainage and ice removal. The pointed tip of the center shaft prevents lateral movement of the auger during initial cutting. The ice auger drills holes faster and easier than conventional augers by cutting a circular groove and removing only the perimeter ice. The ice auger is well-suited for ice fishing and livestock watering applications.

An ice fishing apparatus with an integrated audible and visual bite indication includes a rod handle with a hollow region that encloses a portion of an audible and visual indicator and circuit assembly. The assembly includes a wire that flexes into engagement with a contact pin when a strike from a fish is detected and closes an indication circuit to activate an audible alarm and an LED indicator light. A tip-up with an integrated audible and visual bite indication for use with an ice fishing rod includes a housing that encloses a portion of an audible and visual indicator and circuit assembly. The assembly includes a wire that flexes into engagement with a contact pin when a strike from a fish is detected and closes an indication circuit to activate an audible alarm and release a mast and flag visual indicator.

A portable rod holder assembly includes a crate and a bucket positionable in the crate for transporting the bucket. A lid is positionable on the bucket for closing the bucket and a cushion is applied to the lid to be set upon by a user. A frame is pivotally attached to the crate and the frame is positionable in a stored position or a deployed position. A plurality of fishing rod holders is each attached to the frame to hold fishing rods. A carrying member is attached to and extends upwardly from the crate and A pair of shoulder straps is each of the pair of shoulder straps is coupled between the carrying member and the crate for wearing over a respective one of the user's shoulders to carry the crate and the frame and the bucket on the user's back in the convention of a backpack.

A rod tether apparatus includes an end cap. The end cap includes a first opening at a first end of the end cap, an outer wall extending from the first end to a second end of the end cap in a first direction, a second opening at the second end, an inner wall extending from the second opening towards the first opening in a second direction, a base wall surface extending radially from the inner wall to the outer wall in a third direction transverse to the first direction, and a slot proximate to the first end that extends through the outer wall in a second direction transverse to the first direction and into an interior of the end cap.

A chum bobber with a first member comprising an integrated buoyancy chamber and a first coupling apparatus and a second member comprising a chum chamber and a second coupling apparatus for physically coupling to the first coupling apparatus. The first and second coupling apparatus are adapted for coupling the first member and the second member and thereby trapping chum into the second member while isolating the chum from the first member.

An improved multi functional fishing rod holder made of steel wire includes a circular base (1), compression coil (2), uniquely designed square washers (3), bolt (4), and wing nut (5) to create a stand alone fishing rod holder. In accordance with the invention the stand alone fishing rod holder can be adapted to fastening to a variety of surfaces such as a pale or wall by incorporating a “U” shaped extension arm (6) with thumb screw (7) thereby providing the ability to fasten fishing rod holder to a variety of surfaces such as a pail. In addition using “L” plate (11), spacer (9) and lock washer (10) and or mount plate (12) creates ability to mount on a flat surface such as a wall.

An ice fishing apparatus including a bucket assembly and an activation mechanism assembly. The bucket assembly includes a bucket with flap members hingedly attached to the top opening of the bucket. The bucket assembly has a spring to release the flap members. The activation assembly includes a spring biased mechanism with a trigger rod engaged thereto. The trigger rod has a notch to engage a fishing line with a hook. The spring biased mechanism is automatically released when the hook is bitten. The spring biased mechanism automatically sets the hook of a fishing rod.

The utility model relates to the field of folding fishing platforms, in particular to an integrated foldable storage fishing platform and fishing platform, which comprises a split type locking sleeve fixedly mounted at the top corner of a platform plate and provided with an insertion cavity for insertion of supporting legs, and the insertion cavity has an insertion direction extending from the top of the split type locking sleeve to the bottom of the split type locking sleeve. The support leg is provided with a first insertion position and a second insertion position along the insertion direction; the rotating piece is rotatably mounted in the split type locking sleeve and provided with a rotating shaft perpendicular to the insertion direction, and a penetrating cavity allowing the supporting foot to penetrate through is formed in the rotating piece; the effect of rotating the supporting legs to the back side of the table plate under the condition that the supporting legs are not completely separated is achieved through the split type locking sleeves internally provided with the rotating pieces, and the technical problems that in the prior art, a fishing table is not convenient enough to store, and the supporting legs are prone to being lost are solved.

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a tacklebox, including a base, a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and a fourth wall, each of the walls having a bottom end attached to or otherwise affixed to a perimeter of the base and upstanding therefrom. Embodiments may also include a lid connected with a top of the third wall via a hinged connection. The first wall, the second wall, the third wall, and the fourth may have a plurality of magnetics disposed about each wall face. The magnets may be neodymium.

An accessory mount allows accessories to be removably and adjustably mounted to a surface. In an example, the surface may be that of a watercraft, and the accessory may be a fishing rod. The mount may be used with a track fixable to an environmental surface or mounted directed to the environmental surface. When used with a track, a post of the accessory mount releasably engages the track. Slidable engagement of the post allows lateral or horizontal adjustment of the accessory. An accessory engaging member is adjustable in relation to the post about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis, so that angular and azimuthal rotational adjustments of the accessory are enabled. A single lever is used to make angular and rotational adjustments, and to release the accessory engaging member from the post.

A fishing hook remover and vent tool is disclosed. The tool includes a handle having a first end and a second end, a hook remover connected to the first end of said handle, and a vent needle assembly. The vent needle assembly includes a handle insert positioned in an internal compartment of the handle and a slidable needle assembly positioned in the interior of the handle insert. The slidable needle assembly includes a vent needle, which is slidable in and out of the second end of the handle.

A tip-up apparatus for indicating when a fish has been caught on a fishing line during ice fishing includes a base and an indicator coupled to the base which moves from a retracted position to an extended position with respect to the base when a tripper assembly is actuated. The tripper assembly is actuatable by the fish pulling on the fishing line attached to the tripper assembly. A circuit is coupled to the indicator and is configured to activate a light emitter and transmit a signal to a remote electronic device when the indicator moves to the extended position. The base is collapsible.

A fishing pole support assembly includes a member that is formed into an ovoid shape having each of a pair of ends of the member being spaced apart from each other. The member has a pair of coils each formed into the member and the coils are positioned on opposing sides of the ovoid shape defined by the member. In this way a cup pin of a fishing belt can be extended through each of the pair of coils for attaching the member to a cup of the fishing belt. The member extends beneath a handle of a fishing rod when the handle of the fishing rod is inserted into the cup of the fishing belt thereby facilitating the member to bias the fishing rod to angle upwardly with respect to the cup. In this way the member can assist a fisherman with landing a pelagic fish with the fishing rod.

The utility model discloses a float / wire integrated storage device which comprises a wire box body and a float box body connected with the wire box body in a hinged mode, the wire box body can rotate by 90 degrees or 180 degrees along the end face of the float box body in a hinged mode, the wire box body is of a hollow structure, and the float box body can rotate by 90 degrees or 180 degrees along the end face of the float box body. Spare wire group mounting structures are arranged in the wire box body at intervals in a matrix mode, a plurality of foam ring spare wire groups are detachably connected to the spare wire group mounting structures, a containing space is formed in the float box body, and the containing space forms a concave storage structure from top to bottom along the end face of the float box body. The accommodating space comprises a first accommodating space, a second accommodating space and a third accommodating space which are of clamping groove structures; identification positions are arranged on the float box body corresponding to the first accommodating space, the second accommodating space and the third accommodating space, and corresponding numbers are arranged on the standby foam ring wire group on the wire box body in a sticking manner.

An ice fishing hole cover apparatus comprising a flange securable to a floor surface of a floor surrounding a floor hole with a sleeve extending from the flange into the floor hole and defining an aperture therethrough. A cover configured to biasingly magnetically engage the flange using several magnets and several corresponding metal elements disposed around the cover and around the flange respectively. The ice fishing hole cover apparatus may include an insert insertable into the sleeve in mechanical cooperation with the sleeve detent to extend the aperture to the ice fishing hole.

The present invention provides a floating locking device that includes two components that thread together adjacent the external perimeter, and an internal central locking mechanism that includes a compressing closing section and a receiving opening section (male and female) that can lock the device at a desired location on a fishing line.

A sonar target locking system to position a sonar assembly to maintain the sonar array of the sonar assembly pointing at a position of a user-set (desired) target even when the watercraft is rotating or moving in various motions. The sonar target locking system includes electro-mechanical assembly that can be steered electrically to maintain the sonar array pointing at the position of the desired target. The system may be activated using at least one of a foot pedal, handheld remote control, or a display of a fish finder head unit. The system may use GPS and IMU inputs to generate control signals to steer the electro-mechanical assembly to maintain the sonar array pointing at the position of the desired target.

Methods of situationally controlling marine devices connected via a one boat network on a watercraft are presented. The marine devices are selected from fishfinders or other OBN devices, trolling motors, heading sensors, main propulsion engine, i-Pilot Link, shallow water anchors, AIS / MARPA, smart chargers or power monitors, downriggers, trim tabs, drift paddles, lighting, sonar and imaging transducers, chart plotters, foot pedals, handheld remote controls, and mobile marine apps. The method includes the steps of identifying at least one situational condition of at least one first marine device, identifying at least one second marine device, and triggering a situational control action for the at least one second marine device when the at least one situational condition for the at least one first marine device is met. The methods include situationally controlling a speed of a trolling motor and anchoring of the watercraft, as well as providing advanced power management thereon.

A multifunctional fishing rod holder is a device that improves the chances of attracting fish and indicates when a fish has bitten the lure. The device includes a holder base, a flexible arm, a rod-holding assembly, a sail shaft, and an indicator sail. The holder base positions the desired fishing rod next to the ice hole in any terrain. The flexible arm supports the desired fishing rod in an elevated position next to the ice hole. The rod-holding assembly secures the desired fishing rod to the flexible arm. The sail shaft securely attaches the indicator sail to the flexible arm without obstructing the attachment of the desired fishing rod to the flexible arm. The indicator sail visually indicates when a fish has bitten the lure. The indicator sail also enables the light movement of the flexible arm to move the attached fishing rod as wind impacts the indicator sail.

The disclosure is an improved teaching and practice casting cord line for fly casting, wherein the improved casting cord line is attached to a fully functional fly fishing rod with a fly reel or a fly fishing line. The improved fly teaching and practice casting training cord line is comprised of two different types of cord material, wherein the first cord is #95 paracord which is heavier than the second cord type. The second cord consists of 2 mm macrame cord which is lighter than the first cord type and has a diameter almost 14 times thicker than traditional fly line leader. The cords used in the production of the invention are composed of material not used in fly line construction. This teaching and practice cord for fly casting is not intended for use on water.

The utility model discloses a fishing gear storage box which comprises a box body and a turning cover connected to the upper end of the box body in a rotating mode, and a first fishing gear frame and / or a second fishing gear frame are / is detachably installed in the box body. The first fishing gear frame and the second fishing gear frame are arranged in the box body, the first fishing gear frame can be used for neatly placing a plurality of lead head hooks, the second fishing gear frame can be used for neatly placing a plurality of JIG fake baits and other fake baits, and the JIG fake baits and the other fake baits are not prone to falling off.

The invention discloses a water robot which comprises a maneuvering body, a power propelling device and an operation function mechanism. The maneuvering main body can float on the water, the maneuvering main body is provided with weight loads which are arranged on the same plane and are distributed in a triangular mode, and the connecting position or the acting point between the operation function mechanism and the maneuvering main body is close to the gravity center position of the weight loads which are distributed in the triangular mode of the maneuvering main body. The problem of inclination or overturning caused by unbalanced stress can be avoided when the water robot executes working conditions such as dragging operation, grabbing operation or fish luring operation, good balance and stability are kept, and it is guaranteed that the operation process is smooth and reliable; more importantly, the operation function mechanism is at least one or a combination of multiple of a dragging device, a grabbing device and a fish luring device, so that the maneuvering main body can select, match and expand the operation function mechanism according to different application scenes, and therefore, the robot further has the characteristics of function expandability and flexibility.

An embodiment of a fishing fly box includes a generally rectangular open case defining an interior space for holding fishing flies including ferromagnetic hooks. The case is defined by a side wall structure extending from a base surface. A locking lid is configured for sliding movement along opposed top edges of the side wall structure, between an open position and a closed position in which the lid is slid forward with its leading edge abutting an edge of the case at the first side wall of the case. One or more magnets are positioned in the side wall structure or base surface. A blade edge is attached to the case in the interior space and exposed at a notch formed in the side wall structure, and is covered by the lid with the lid in the closed position.