Downrigger

Details Downrigger Downrigger

1973-05-16

1976-02-10

Gilreath, Stanley N.

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Strand tensioning device

Tortuous course

43 274, 242 845R, 242 845A, 242 99, A01K 8900

Patent

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039374157

ABSTRACT:
A downrigger that has a swivelled head to be mounted anywhere on the boat for use in trolling. The line extends over a reel mounted on a pedestal, which reel is provided with a locking device for holding it in a desired position and yet is released automatically in the event of a snag in the line. An automatic drag is applied to the rim of the reel with provisions for adjustment to enable the operator to adjust the speed at which he desires to let the sinkers go down to the desired depth by tightening or loosening the tension on the spring adjustment. A line guard is mounted on the pedestal in position to prevent the line from unwinding off the reel.

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patent: 3581427 (1971-06-01), Reinertson
patent: 3614016 (1971-10-01), Rieth
patent: 3630166 (1971-12-01), Riddle
patent: 3719331 (1973-03-01), Harsch
patent: 3785079 (1974-01-01), Rohn

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