Universal tipping rod holder for ice fishing
US9137978B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K97/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tipping rod and reel holder comprises an upright support with a rod and reel holder member slidably secured thereto. The rod and reel holder member includes a closed, linear, fulcrum slot with a fastener slidably fastening it to the upright support. The rod and reel holder member accepts the handle of a fishing rod therein, with the shank of the fishing reel positioned in an L-shaped slot in the holder member. The rod and reel holder member with a fishing rod and reel therein is slidably positioned on the fastener to maintain the fishing rod and reel essentially horizontal. A fish pulling on the line pivots the rod and reel holder member with rod and reel therein on the fastener, causing the rod and reel to slide within the L-shaped slot, further pivoting the rod and reel holder member away from horizontal to indicate a bite.
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