IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF FISHING TACKLE to bo
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 30th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 29th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 2nd Nov., 1888
I, WILLIAM GUISE of 26 Hewell Road, Redditch in the County of Worcester
Needle and Fishing Tackle Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF FISHING TACKLE to bo as
follows :-
(A) A Metal Spring Bolt to be affixed to the outer surface of the joints of Fishing
Rods, Gaff Hooks and Landing-net Handles and to the fittings of Winches for the
better holding of the joints of Fishing Rods, Gaff Hooks and Landing net Handles
and the fittings of Winches, in the required position, and to prevent their coming apart
when used (Figs. I. II. III.).
(B) A metal Spring Clasp, and Spring Ring for holding Floats on Fishing Lines,
and also Leads on Fishing Lines, so as to allow of their being put on and taken off the
lines without taking the lines apart (Fig. IV.).
(C) A Treble Hook in the place of a double hook for "Gorge Baiting" the
extra hook coming into play when the two ordinary hooks fail in holding the fish, as
is frequently the case, the extra hook secures the fish when the bait is gorged.
(Fig. V.)
Dated this 28th day of December 1887.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Fishing Tackle.
I WILLIAM GUISE of 26 Hewell Road Redditch in the County of Worcester,
Needle & Fishing Tackle Manufacturer do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to he performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :--
.
(A) A metal spring holt & pointer to be affixed to the outer surfaces of the joints of
Fishing Rods, Gaff Hooks & Landing Net Handles & to the fittings of Winches for
the better fixing of the joints of such Fishing Rods, Gaff hooks & Landing Net
Handles & the fittings of Winches in their required positions, (Figs. 1. II. III.
Drawings with provisional specifications).
(B) A metal spring clasp & spring ring for holding Floats & Leads on Fishing Lines
so as to allow of their being put on & taken off the Lines without the necessity of
taking the Lines apart. (Fig. IV.)
(C) A treble hook in place of a double hook for "Gorge Baiting," the extra hook
coming into play when the two ordinary hooks fail in holding the fish, as is
frequently the case, the extra hook secures the fish when the bait is gorged.
(Fig. V.)
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion & in what manner the same is to be performed 1 declare that what I
claim is
(I.) The application to & use in combination with the joints of Fishing Rods, Gaff
hooks Landing Net Handles & the fittings of Winches of a more ready method of
fixing & holding the same in their required positions.
(11.) A more convenient & secure method of affixing Floats & Leads on Lines used
for the purpose of capturing fish.
(III.) An extra hook added to the ordinary "Double Gorge" Hook to prevent the
hooks fouling with bait, as frequently happens with two hooks only, to the annoyance
of the fisherman & loss of the fish, as herein described & clearly illustrated by
Drawings.
Dated this 27th day of September 1888.