Patent ID: 8572886
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A substantially hollow fishing float having the shape of a jug, comprising: a. a top end having an upper outer surface and a lower circumferential edge; b. a handle integrally connected to the upper outer surface of the top end; c. a middle section being generally cylindrical in shape having an inner surface, an outer surface, an upper circumferential edge and a lower circumferential edge, wherein the upper circumferential edge of the middle section is integrally connected to the lower circumferential edge of the top section; d. a neck having a substantially tapered outer surface with an upper circumferential edge and a lower circumferential edge, the upper circumferential edge being larger in circumference than the lower circumferential edge, wherein the upper circumferential edge of the neck is integrally connected to the lower circumferential edge of the middle section; e. a bottom end having an upper circumferential edge which is integrally connected to the lower circumferential edge of the neck, the bottom end having a removable closure; f. a circular band having an inner surface and an outer surface, configured such that the inner surface overlies the outer surface of the middle section, wherein the circular band comprises one or more holding members, each holding member having an opening to a channel configured to receive a tubular shaped marker device, each holding member extending along the outer surface of the circular band, the one or more channels having an inner surface; g. optionally, one or more marker devices positioned within the one or more holding members such that a portion of an outer surface of the one or more marker devices is positioned within the channel; and h. an opening extending from the neck and/or bottom end and configured for receiving a fishing line.