Trolling apparatus and method of use

Details Trolling apparatus and method of use Trolling apparatus and method of use

2005-11-30

2010-02-02

Smith, Kimberly S (Department: 3644)

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

Fishing

Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs

Reexamination Certificate

active

07654031

ABSTRACT:
A trolling apparatus and method of use are provided. According to one aspect, a trolling apparatus includes a frame including an upper line guide positioned toward a rear portion of the frame and operable to engage a fishing line during a release state and a lower line guide coupled to the rear portion of the frame and operable to engage the fishing line during a retained state. The apparatus further includes a line retainer operable to be coupled to a holder aft of the lower line guide and a release mechanism operable to engage a portion of the line retainer to provide the retained state and the released state.

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