Patent ID: 6070822
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A retainer for retaining a hook structure, said hook structure being attached to a fishing line extending from a fishing reel,said fishing reel being mountable on a rod to form a rod and reel assembly,said fishing reel having an exterior, andsaid retainer comprising an eyelet provided on said exterior, for receiving and retaining said hook structure,wherein said eyelet is sized and positioned on said exterior such that(a) said eyelet will not interfere with the mounting of said fishing reel on said rod and the operation of said fishing reel and(b) said eyelet will safely retain and position said hook structure for carrying, transporting, and storing said rod and reel assembly andwherein said fishing reel includes a foot structure for mounting said fishing reel on said rod and said eyelet is positioned on said exterior adjacent said foot structure.