Fly fishing apparatus and quick connector therefor
US3936971A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 1974 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K91/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fly fishing apparatus including a double-ended special connector having horizontal and vertical eyes at each end between the fishing line and a leader connected to a fishing hook also having a horizontal and vertical eye whereby the cutting of lines and tieing of knots is eliminated. In modifications the upper end of the double-ended special connector is provided with a horizontal eye only for receiving the knob of a plastic fishing line resulting from the application of heat or for receiving the fishing line with a knot therein.
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