Patent · US Expired

Casting aid

US4785570A · kind A · utility

3Cited by
3References
10Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 1988
Grant dateNov 22, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 21, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K91/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aid for attachment to a fish line to facilitate casting a lightweight lure or bait a substantial distance. The aid includes a body member having a slot connection to a disposable weight for separation when submerged under the action of a buoyant body on the aid. The body member has structure facilitating use either as a disposable unit or a non-disposable unit, depending upon the desire of the fisherman.

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