Patent ID: 7222743
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A floating apparatus for supporting fishing accessories above water level so that a wading or floating fisherman can readily access the accessories, said apparatus comprising: a base member having an adaptable bottom surface for receiving and supporting objects thereon, said base member further having a plurality of apertures radially spaced about a perimeter thereof; means for floating said base member and supporting the objects above a water level; and a tether line having opposed end portions removably connectable to said base member and a user respectively and for maintaining said base member within a select spatial relationship to the user, said tether line comprising a plurality of spring clamps for allowing a user to quickly hook and release said base member as desired; wherein said floating means comprises a first plurality of floats having a generally cylindrical shape and being provided with a conduit formed substantially medially therein and extending along an arcuate path spaced from said base member; a second plurality of floats having a generally cylindrical shape and being provided with a conduit formed substantially medially therein and extending along the arcuate path, said second plurality of floats being juxtaposed between said first plurality of floats respectively and being spaced radially about said base member; a resilient cord passing through said first and said second plurality of floats via the respective conduits thereof for maintaining said plurality of floats at a substantially stable position about said base member, said cord being adaptable between extended and retracted positions; and a plurality of fastening members having opposed end portions for securing said cord about the perimeter of said base member, one said end portion being attached to said plurality of apertures and another said end portion being removably attachable to said cord so that the user can readily release said base member from said floating means.