Patent ID: 6568121
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A fish bite indicating apparatus for mounting to a fishing pole having a fishing line being mounted thereon, said apparatus comprising:a housing having an exterior with a top side, a bottom side, a first end, and a second end; indicating means for indicating movement of a fishing line in a manner corresponding to biting on a lure on an end of the fishing line, the indicating means emitting a signal when actuated; mounting means mounted on said housing for mounting said housing on the fishing pole; and actuating means mounted on said housing for actuating said indicating means upon detection of movement of the fishing line in a manner corresponding to biting on a lure on an end of the fishing line; wherein said actuating means comprises: a saddle mounted on said housing in a manner permitting translation movement of said saddle with respect to said housing, said saddle being moveable between a first position and a second position; and a trigger mounted in said housing, said trigger being positioned in said housing such that said trigger is triggered to actuate said indicating means when said saddle is moved from said first position toward said second position by movement of the fishing line in a manner indicating a bite on a lure mounted on the fishing line; wherein said saddle includes: a top portion for engaging a portion of the fishing line, said top portion defining a V-shaped groove for receiving the portion of the fishing line, said top portion extending out of the exterior of said housing through a slot in said housing; and a bottom portion integrally connected to said top portion, said bottom portion being positioned in said housing, said bottom portion having a channel extending therethrough, a rod being mounted on said housing and extending through the channel of said bottom portion of said saddle such that said saddle translates along said rod.