Fishing rod holder
US4674222A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K97/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fishing rod holder for mounting on the inside wall of the gunwale of a boat. The holder includes a bracket which pivotably secures a ring that is used for extending over the handle of the rod for holding the rod in an inclined position over the side of the boat. A pair of vertically extending bores are provided in the bracket for receiving a pair of vertically extending laterally spaced legs forming part of a restrictive member. Outwardly projecting arms are integral with the upper ends of the laterally spaced legs which are joined by a U-shaped member. The legs are vertically adjustable within said bores for positioning a base portion of the U-shaped member a predetermined distance below the rod handle. The outwardly projecting arms of the restricting member prevent the rod from rotating in the holder responsive to a fish striking. The rod is permitted to be raised directly upwardly from the holder when a fish strikes so as to set the hook. When not in use, the rod holder can be readily disassembled and placed in a tackle box.
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