IMPROVE- MENTS IN FISHING FLOATS
Year: 1884

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
I, ALBERT VALENTINE CATMUR of 18 Ebury Street London, in the County of
Middlesex, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN FISHING FLOATS to be as follows:-
My invention consists of a light rod or quill (hereinafter termed the Indicator)
being made to work freely through the centre of the float, such float being weighted
to cause it to keep a vertical position when in the water When a fish seizes the
bait the Indicator is drawn down and disappears into the float, a small buoy or cork
fitted on its lower end acting as a spring to keep it in view.
By means of this invention the Angler is enabled to distinguish readily, the bite
of a fish from any disturbance caused by the wind or water, and by means of the
buoy or cork above referred to, to regulate the visible portion of the Indicator to
the nicest degree.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, ALBERT VALENTINE CATMUR of 18, Ebury Street, London, in the County of
Middlesex, Gentleman do hereby declare the nature of my invention for IMPROVE-
MENTS IN FISHING FLOATS, and in what manner the same is to be performed, to
be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The said invention relates to a novel construction of Fishing Float, whereby the
bite of a fish, in rough water is readily defined; and by means of which invention,
the Angler is enabled to regulate the visible portion of his float to the nicest degree,
and with great facility.
My invention consists of a light rod or quill (hereinafter termed the Indicator,)
.being made to work freely through the centre of the float, such float being weighted
to cause it to keep a vertical position when in the water-When a fish takes the
bait the Indicator is drawn down and disappears into the float, a small buoy or cork
fitted on its lower end acting as a spring to keep it in view; but in order that my
said invention may be more completely understood, I shall now proceed more
particularly to describe the same, and for such purpose shall refer to the annexed
drawing and to the letters and marks thereon.
The Hoat (B) is first bored through the centre to allow of the Indicator (A)
working freely therein, and the said float is then weighted at the base (E E.) to
cause it to retain a vertical position when in the water.
To the said Indicator is attached a small cork (D) which slides tightly on the
lower end, and which when submerged, by its buoyancy forces the said Indicator
to shew itself above the float.
It will thus be understood that the Indicator can only be drawn down by some
pull at the line to which it is attached; and that by means of the said cork the
fisherman may raise or lower the Indicator as occasion may require.
In order to prevent the Indicator from being drawn too far into the float, and to
enable the Angler to clearly observe the Indicator when some distance from him,
the said Indicator is fitted with a small ball of bono (C) (or some other suitable
substance) and the boring sufficiently enlarged (F) to allow the said ball to sink
therein.
In lieu of the caps ordinarily used for adjusting the float on the line, I utilize
the ball (c) and cork (d) above referred to; the line passing between them and the
Indicator, and then through the small ring (G).
Other modifications may be made to suit varying requirements, and I desire it
to be understood that I do not confine myself to the precise details herein
described, so long as the peculiar principles of my said invention are retained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is
First The addition to the Angler's float of an Indicator as described above and
shown in the annexed drawing.
Second-The employment of the cork (D) as a means of regulating the amount
of Indicator to be shown above the float, in addition to its action as a spring, as
described in the foregoing statement.
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page_text: Third The apparatus operating substantially as described above, and as shown
in the said drawing annexed hereto.
Fourth-That I do not confine myself to the particular form shewn in the said
drawing, such drawing being given only for the purpose of illustrating the features
of my invention.
Dated this seventh day of February 1885.