Patent ID: 6314673
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An adjustable fishing sinker release apparatus for attachment to a fishing line, hook and sinker, enabling release of the sinker from the fishing line when a fish is hooked, said apparatus comprising:a generally hollow housing member having a pair of open ends and a pair of sides, said housing member bearing a hole proximate one end for attachment to a fishing line, and a release slot along one side thereof for releasable capture of a sinker, wherein said housing member has a distal end and a proximal end and a diagonal slot running its entire length from its proximal to distal end so that said second leg portion of said pin member may be removed from said housing member by pivoting said second leg portion outwardly through the diagonal slot so that said second leg portion can be spread or approximated relative to said first leg portion; anda pin member adapted for sliding engagement within said housing member, said pin member including a first leg portion adapted to catch on said housing member and prevent disengagement, a loop portion comprising a loop spring for attachment of a fishing hook, and a second leg portion adapted to selectively extend across and close said release slot on said housing member; wherein when a fish strikes the fishing hook, the force of the strike causes said pin to open said slot and release the sinker.