Patent ID: 7086194
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for holding a fishing rod and associated line at an operating position and for notifying a user whether a fish has engaged a bait attached to the fishing rod line, said apparatus comprising: a rigid frame having a plurality of integrally connected support sections for defining an anchor against which the fishing rod is laid; an elongate and tubular shaft sized and shaped for receiving a proximal end portion of the fishing rod therein, said tubular shaft having a top end portion pivotally attached to said anchor frame such that said tubular shaft can be selectively articulated along an arcuate path defined between a selected quadrant; and means for automatically notifying the user when a fish has engaged the bait wherein said notifying means is operably engaged with said tubular shaft and said anchor frame while protruding forwardly therefrom and towards a body of water, wherein said automatic notification means comprises wherein said helical spring is releasable from the tensed state for causing the fishing rod shaft to abruptly pivot upwardly and disengage the locking assembly when a fish engages the bait; wherein said locking assembly comprises