Patent ID: 6694663
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A rigid tool for pulling snagged fishing line comprising:a) a monolithic annular body having an open center and a circular rim, the rim having a width and depth easily grasped by the human hand, the rim having inner and outer surfaces and connecting side surfaces; b) the inner surface of the rim being a cylindrical surface; c) the outer surface being defined by a pair of spaced cylindrical surfaces with a groove therebetween; d) the groove being formed by a pair of intersecting radially disposed innermost and outermost V-shaped cuts; 1) the outermost V-shaped cut having an open top and open bottom and sides which taper toward each other; and (2) the innermost V-shaped cut having an open top which intersects the sides of the outermost V-shaped cut before they intersect to define the open bottom for the outermost V-shaped cut, and sides which converge to a point to define a tapered line engaging area which will grip and retain lines of different diameters.