Patent ID: 6497066
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: A01K,F41B

Abstract:
An automatic fishing line casting system for casting a fishing line, the fishing line being connected to an elongated fishing pole, the fishing pole having a reel mounted on an end of the fishing pole and a plurality of eyelets being mounted along a length of the fishing pole, wherein the fishing line extends through each of the eyelets, said system comprising:an elongated barrel having open first and second ends, a peripheral wall extending between said open first and second ends defining a bore extending through said barrel; a projectile for being propelled from said barrel, said projectile being removably positioned in said bore of said barrel, said projectile being couplable to a portion of the fishing line, wherein said projectile comprises a buoyant bobber adapted to float atop a body of water for supporting an attached portion of the fishing line after being propelled from said barrel; a cartridge having an interior; a propellant being positioned in said interior of said cartridge for propelling said projectile from said barrel; a housing being mounted to said open first end of said barrel for holding said cartridge; and wherein said propellant flows through said bore of said barrel propelling said projectile and the fishing line away from said barrel.