Patent ID: 7407069

Claim:
A multi-function fishing tool, comprising: a) a tether having a first end and a second end; b) a loop formed at the second end of the tether, with the loop arranged for coupling the second end of the tether to an item worn by the user such that the second end is securely attached to the item and the user during fishing activities; and c) an elongated member structured having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, with the elongated member fixedly coupled to the first end of the tether proximate to the middle portion of the elongated member; d) with the elongated member arranged for inserting into the mouth of a caught fish, out through a gill slit and employed to securely hold the fish proximate to the first end of the tether, and against the elongated member; e) the elongated member further structured having each of: i) a hook disgorger provided at the first end of the elongated member; and ii) a fishing line cutter provided at the second end; f) where the tether is structured with a measuring tape fixed to and extending along a substantial length of the tether, enabling an individual to additionally readily verify the size of a caught fish by using the measuring tape of the tether before a possible placing of the caught fish upon the tether of the tool.