Patent ID: 6185855
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A fishing rod and reel holder comprising: a one piece rod wire member having an upper angular portion and a lower generally horizontal base portion having a front and rear, the upper portion comprising a helical coil extending upwardly from the rear of the base portion, the coil having a generally cylindrical opening extending axially through the coil for receiving the fishing rod and reel and holding the rod and reel in an angular position above a surface, the coil having a longitudinal axis forming an acute angle with the plane of the base portion, the coil extending upwardly and forwardly from the rear of the base portion to an elevated position above and rearwardly from the front of the base portion, the helical coil having a continuous series of axially spaced loops, the helical coil having a lower end an open upper end, said axially spaced loops extend upwardly from the lower end to the upper end of the helical coil to allow a transverse section of the fishing reel to be located between the loops and limit outward movement of the fishing rod and reel relative to the helical coil, and a single lateral coil connecting the base portion to the lower end of the helical coil.