Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing – Rod
Reexamination Certificate
2000-08-28
2001-07-24
Rowan, Kurt (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
Rod
C248S530000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06263608
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a fishing rod anchor made of a single section of pipe for holding an unattended fishing pole at an acute angle relative to the ground. The pipe is hollow with one end cut so as to form a tapered point that can be inserted into the ground. The opposite end of the pipe is open to receive the handle of the rod and may optionally be provided with one or more cut out portions to accommodate different rod handles and allow the user to set the hook without removing the rod from the anchor.
2. Description of the Related Art
Various types of devices have been proposed for holding a fishing rod at an angle to the ground when the fishing rod is being used but is unattended.
Some of the problems with previous devices are that they accommodate fewer types of rod handles, there is not enough stability at the ground anchor, there is no provisions for driving the anchor into the ground, some deteriorate in salt water, and some are not strong enough to hold large fish.
This invention offers tremendous improvements in these specific problem areas. Specifically, these rod holders will accommodate both spinning and casting rod handles. The pointed end of the anchor is cupped which prevents the anchor from twisting in the ground. The upper end of the anchor provides a flat spot to use to drive the anchor into the ground. Anchors made of plastic resist most deterioration. And when the anchor is properly installed, the line, reel, or rod will break before the anchor gives way.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a fishing rod anchor made of a single section of pipe for holding an unattended fishing pole at an acute angle relative to the ground. The fishing rod anchor is preferably constructed of plastic or any material desired that is suitable for making the rod anchor.
The pipe is hollow with one end cut so as to form a tapered point that can be inserted into the ground. The opposite end of the pipe is open to receive the handle of the rod.
Optionally, the handle receiving end of the pipe may be provided with a cut out portion on a side of the pipe opposite the tapered point, and the pipe may provided with a second cut out portion on the same side as the tapered point and located on the handle receiving end of the anchor. Together these two cut out portions allow the user to jerk the tip of the pole to a vertical position without removing the handle of the rod from the anchor. This is desirable in order to set the hook into a fish.
Also, the pipe may optionally be provided with an additional or third cut out portion at the handle-receiving end of the pipe to allow the anchor to accommodate a casting type rod.
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Rowan Kurt
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