Patent ID: 6341443
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A stand for holding at least one fishing rod having a handle, a free end spaced therefrom, and a line, the stand comprising:a frame for supporting the fishing rod between the handle and the free end, the frame comprising at least one rod supporting member having a switch mounted thereto, the switch being disposed beneath the fishing rod, an actuator with a pivotal member mounted thereto such that the pivotal member is above the switch, and a spring mount coupled to the rod supporting member, the spring mount having a cradle disposed above the pivotal member, wherein in an unactuated position the cradle is spaced from the pivotal member and a first force above a predetermined value by the pivotal member exerts a second force on the switch; and a signaling device for providing at least one signal to a user when a fish pulls the line electrically connected to the signaling device; wherein upon the fish pulling the line, the fishing rod moves downward and depresses the switch causing the signaling device to signal the user.