Patent ID: 6094853
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
Apparatus for casting a fishing hook and fishing line, the fishing line including a main line and a leader, the main line having a sinker-engaging end and a reel end and the leader having a sinker end and a hook end, the fishing hook attachable to the leader, said apparatus, comprising:a float having a cavity for receiving the fishing hook;said cavity having a mouth;a sinker disengageably covering said mouth;said sinker having a front eyelet attachable to the sinker-engaging end of the main line and a rear eyelet attachable to the sinker end of the leader;said float further including, a front end and an opposite rear end. and an elongated shape between said front end and said rear end;said float further including an opening at said rear end into said cavity; and,a plug for selectively closing said opening.