Beach longline

Abstract

A beach longline for a support, comprising fixed guide tubes 10, in contact with the main line 2, operated in unwinding by the movement of the lead 5, causing the alternating exit of the snoods 7 comprising a proximal side with the rolling clips 7F and a distal side with the hooks 7M guided by snood guides 6, when the said main line is fully unwound this causes a blockage at the end stop 11.

Description

Title of the invention: Beach longline

[0001] The present invention relates to a shore fishing longline and its applications, in particular a beach longline.

[0002] A beach longline allows a fishing line to be deployed in the area of ​​approximately three hundred meters, by means of swimming or nautical supports whose navigation distance is controlled.

[0003] Indeed, the winding of the main line does not have a sufficient length to prospect over the entire circular surface of the fishing action area.

[0004] The beach longline thus allows for the accumulation of a length of fishing line and snoods, respectively on the guide tubes and the snood guide supports. The winding is slow for setup, then the rapid unwinding of this fishing line causes the alternating exit of the snoods towards the fishing area.

[0005] It is therefore necessary to stop the unwinding of the fishing line towards the fishing action area, to allow the targeted distance to be reached, and then to return to the edge without restricting the length of the line.

[0006] The device used for this purpose should also preferably offer perfect fixation during the phase of reaching the targeted distance.

[0007] Bottom longlines for demersal and benthic fish, drift longlines for pelagic fish, and mixed longlines for demersal fish are already known. A longline consists of a main line, called the main line, to which baited snoods are attached at intervals.

[0008] When the desired fishing area is reached, the main line comes to a stop and the lead or terminal weight is dropped, eventually sinking, which creates a presentation of the leaders on the bottom of the water.

[0009] But the salinity of the water gradually fouls the main line, the operation of which degrades over time, in particular by an increase in its wear, until the connections of the advances deteriorate.

[0010] A device comprising a kite is also known. First, the kite gains altitude in the wind while connected to the main line. When the desired distance is reached, the end of the kite line is attached to a weighted float, and the float is connected to the main line. Then, the force of the wind on the kite allows the fishing line to be deployed in the water.

[0011] However, the salinity of the water gradually fouls the fishing line, whose performance deteriorates more and more, notably through increased wear. This mechanism is also highly dependent on the wind, making it difficult to maintain and clean.

[0012] It would therefore be desirable to have an effective onboard longline that performs well in all conditions, particularly with regard to water salinity, is simple to make, easy to maintain, and reliable. Preferably, the longline should not require electrical power and should also ideally be free of wear parts and corrosive components.

[0013] After extensive research, the applicant has developed a simple device that provides complete satisfaction.

[0014] The mechanism is notably based on winding a master line around the guide tubes, adding leads to it and hooking them onto the lead guides, then unwinding for installation.

[0015] Therefore, the present application relates to a beach longline for a support comprising two elongated winding tubes. These tubes comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the support being equipped with an alternative hook guidance system and an end stop allowing determination that the main line is fully unwound.

[0016] In this application and in what follows, the term "beach longline" refers to a mechanism fixed to the shore and based on the progressive release of a main line previously wound on a support. This is achieved by horizontally unwinding the main line using swimming, or by means of any nautical equipment, allowing the weight attached to the end of the sea line to be moved until the desired distance is reached in a roughly horizontal plane.

[0017] The winding tubes can have any cross-section, in particular square or rectangular, particularly rounded, especially circular.

[0018] Its section may advantageously range from 20 to 1500, preferably from 50 to 1000, in particular from 100 to 750, especially from 75 to 150 cm2.

[0019] It can be made of any material, including plastic, metal or alloy, for example PVC, polyethylene, aluminum or stainless steel or even composites.

[0020] The length of the guide tubes may advantageously range from 0.2 to 10 m, preferably from 0.4 to 6 m, particularly from 0.6 to 4 m, and especially from 0.1 to 0.5 m. Those skilled in the art understand that this length is determined, in particular, by the length of the main line for which it is intended and by its use. The active length is defined as the distance from its point of origin to the support at the end of the main line. There is nothing preventing the longline from being set far from the support, even if this is not generally recommended. Indeed, what is important is that the distal end of the main line with the weight can be wound from the edge, where the latter will allow the fish to be retrieved and the snoods stowed.

[0021] The guide tubes can be rigid or flexible. If rigid, they will advantageously be at least partially uncoilable. If flexible, their distal ends could be raised or lowered.

[0022] In general, the unwinding axis of the longline will be provided near the proximal end, that is to say the end of the guide tubes directed towards the sea.

[0023] To allow the longline to unwind, it will, for example, include on the proximal end of a fixed section, a fixed or simple tube, for example made of plastic. Any other device allowing reasonable unwinding of the line is obviously usable. Examples include articulated or flexible guide rails.

[0024] The proximal end will generally be associated with a fixed frame or chassis, usually also with at least one weld bead or a fixing adhesive. For a compact installation, the proximal end will be free of any obstructions. The device can thus be installed along the shoreline. A fixed support can also be used to secure the longline.

[0025] The guide tubes are wound in a figure-eight pattern by the main line. The unwinding movement causes the distal end of the leads to move. This movement can be a translational movement, particularly useful for flexible guide tubes, or preferably a circular one, particularly for rigid winding guides.

[0026] The connection between the support and the advance guides can be achieved in various ways known to those skilled in the art, ranging from a simple cable to more elaborate mechanical mechanisms such as assemblies using screws, nuts, pins, etc.

[0027] The invention will be better understood if reference is made to the accompanying drawings in which.

[0028] Figure 1 shows a top view of the beach longline in fishing action.

[0029] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the beach longline according to the invention. in position ready for use.

[0030] In [Fig. 2], a rod holder 3 is visible, to which the support 1 is attached by means of elastic tensioners 9. The support 1 consists of two guide tubes 10, a retractable handle 8, and two snood guides 6. In the central part of the figure are the guide tubes 10, on which the main line 2 is mounted, equipped with a set of luminous swivel kits 4. The snoods 7 are attached to these swivel kits. Thus, the proximal ends of the snoods 7 are equipped with rolling clips 7F, and their distal ends 7M are equipped with hooks that are attached to the snood guides 6. Between the two guide tubes 10 of the main line 2 is the retractable handle 8, which is used to carry the longline.

[0031] On the lower part of the figure, there is the end stop 11, which is connected to the proximal end of the main line 2 and the latter is connected to its distal end by a lead 5.

[0032] As previously discussed, such a mechanism works as follows:

[0033] In the ready-to-use position, the main line 2 is wound onto the guide tubes 10. Each 7M hook is baited, the 7F rolling clips are attached to the luminous swivel kits 4 and the 7M hooks are attached to the snood guides 6. When the sinker 5 is moved towards the three hundred meter zone, the main line 2 unwinds, successively pulling the snoods 7 attached to the guides 6 along with it. As the sinker 5 moves into the three hundred meter zone, the main line 2 unwinds until it reaches the end stop 11. At this precise moment, the sinker 5 is released and plunges to the bottom of the water.

[0034] Those skilled in the art will understand, in light of the foregoing, that numerous embodiments are possible. For example, the guide rods 6 can be dispensed with, although this presents a risk that the rods 7 may become entangled in the main line 2. In the embodiment shown in [Fig. 2], a rod holder 3 and elastic tensioners 9 can also be dispensed with. For example, by choosing to place the support 1 against another support and by driving the lower part of the support 1 into the sand, sufficient fixing can be achieved.

[0035] In [Fig.1], the same elements can be distinguished as in [Fig.2]. The main line 2 is fully uncoiled, i.e. that the guide tubes 10 and the advance guides 6 are bare.

[0036] The longline is a fishing action and must remain in this state for a minimum of 3 to 4 hours.

[0037] At the end of these fishing hours, the main line 2 should be brought up. For this, the longline can be used as follows:

[0038] The main line 2 is raised and then wound onto a reel or winder, taking care not to suspend it too much to avoid losing fish. All the leaders 7 that come out of the water are unhooked progressively until the terminal lead 5 is reached.

[0039] The main line 2 can be raised by winding it around the guide tubes 10, as in [Fig.1] but taking care to unhook the leads 7.

Claims

Demands

1. Beach longline, equipped with a main line 2, equipped with snoods 7 comprising a proximal side equipped with rolling clips 7F and a distal side equipped with hooks 7M attached to the snood guides 6, when said main line 2 is unwound by displacement of the lead 5 in the axis of the guide tubes 10 and causes the simultaneous exit of the snoods 7.

2. Beach longline according to claim 1, characterized in that the snoods 7 are guided by snood guides 6 smoothing the unwinding of the main line 2.

3. Beach longline according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the main line 2 is equipped with a terminal lead 5.

4. Beach longline according to claim 3, characterized in that the lead 5 is close to the water to allow the proper unwinding of the main line 2.

5. A longline support comprising two guide tubes 10 fixed to a support 1, said guide tubes being fitted during assembly and operation with a longline according to any one of claims 1 to A

6. Longline support, according to claim 5, characterized in that the support 1 is fixed by means of a rod holder 3 and elastic tensioners 9.

7. Longline support according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that it comprises a limit stop 11 to indicate its complete deployment.

8. Longline support, according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the guide tubes 10 have a respective cross-section of 20 to 6400 cm2.

9. Longline support according to any one of claims 5 to 8 characterized in that the guide tubes 10 are rigid and at least cylindrical.

10. Longline support, according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the support 1 is monobloc or assembled.

11. Method of unwinding a longline, according to any one of claims 1 to 4, using a longline support as defined in any one of claims 5 to 10.

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