Fishing rod holder

Details Fishing rod holder Fishing rod holder

1999-07-12

2001-02-13

Rowan, Kurt (Department: 3643)

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

Fishing

Rod

Reexamination Certificate

active

06185855

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to fishing rod supports and, more particularly, to fishing rod holders and supports for holding an ice fishing rod adjacent a hole in the frozen surface of a body of water.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Fishing on the frozen surface of a body of water, such as a lake, reservoir, and rivers in northern climates during cold weather months has become increasingly popular. Holes are drilled through the frozen surface to access fishing spots below the surface. In recent years, relatively short fishing rods equipped with ultra-light reels accommodating fish line are used to fish on frozen surfaces or ice fish. The fisherperson positions himself or herself adjacent the hole while fishing so as to observe the fish line extending through the hole and have the line enter the central portion of the hole. Commonly, the fisherperson sits or stands constantly holding the rod above the frozen surface. Fishing rods and reels, if placed on the ice and snow, become frozen and are difficult to operate properly. This limits the use of the fisherperson's hands to perform other tasks, such as preparing bait, fishing with a second fishing rod, holding hand warmers, and the like. It is also necessary for the fisherperson to remain in the immediate vicinity of the hole.
Fishing rod holders have been utilized by fisherpersons to relieve the fisherperson of having to constantly hold the rod. One common type of fishing rod holder has a cylindrical cup, one end of which is open to receive the lower end of the handle of the fishing rod and the other end of which is closed. Secured to the closed end is a spike adapted to be inserted into the ground or ice. The only way to move the holder is to remove the spike from the ground or ice and reinsert the spike at the desired new location. Frequent changes of fishing location are common while ice fishing to find active, biting fish. Also, ice conditions may make the removal and insertion procedures difficult. Further, the fishing rod may inadvertently separate from the rod holder due to a striking fish or from accidental contact from the fisherperson.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is directed to a one-piece fishing rod holder for holding a fishing rod and reel, thereby freeing the hands of a fisherperson for other tasks such as preparing bait, fishing with another fishing rod, and the like. While ice fishing, the fisherperson is free to get up and walk around away from the ice fishing location. The holder retains the fishing rod and line above the surface of the ice and snow. The fishing rod is locked to the holder whereby a striking fish or inadvertent contact with the holder will not separate the rod from the holder. These and other advantages of the fishing rod holder of the invention are embodied in the fishing rod holder shown in the drawings and described in the following description of the preferred embodiments thereof.
The fishing rod holder has a generally flat base. Body means attached to the base is adapted to receive and hold a fishing rod in an angular position above a hole in a frozen surface of a body of water. The body means has an axis forming an acute angle with the plane of the base. The body means comprises a helical coil having a generally cylindrical axially extending opening adapted to receive the handle of the fishing rod. The coil has a continuous series of loops with a space between each loop. The top loop has an upper end spaced from the second loop to allow a fishing rod to be rotated relative to the coil whereby the fishing rod is releasably locked to the body means. The base has a circumference greater than the circumference of the hole in the frozen surface.


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