Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing – Methods of fishing
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-01
2001-09-04
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
Methods of fishing
C043S019200, C043S024000, C043S025000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06282830
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention broadly relates to fishing, fishing rods and reels. Specifically, the present invention is a Variable Fishing Line Action Device and Method which is particularly well suited for use with a fishing rod mounting an open-face spinning reel. Art pertinent to the subject matter of the present invention can be found in various Subclasses of United States Patent Class 43.
Innumerable patents have issued on fishing rod related devices Prowant, U.S. Pat. No. 4,776,527; Simmons, U.S. Pat. No. 4,746,253; and Hannon, U.S. Pat. No. 3,309,810; all disclose fishing rod related devices intended to be disposed on the rod near a reel. Hannon is a device intended to aid in casting with an open face reel; Simmons is a strike indicator; and Prowant is a clamp-on fishing line dispenser.
Patents on fishing line action devices are generally for relatively complicated mechanical systems or arrangements to impart action to a fishing line or to the rod itself. For example Caldwell, U.S. Pat. No. 5,588,243, discloses a fishing line action device which employs the motion of an oar. The Fishing Jigging Device of Lindell, U.S. Pat. No. 4,680,885 uses a stepping motor to impart a rapid jigging action to a fishing line. Lindaberry, U.S. Pat. No. 4,821,448 discloses a rod mounted motor driven device to impart action to a fishing line.
Many patents have been issued on hooks used for various purposes including: Chen, U.S. Pat. No. 5,730,413; Burns, U.S. Pat. No. 1,863,743; Speir, U.S. Pat. No. 672,540; Merrill, U.S. Pat. No. 194,707; and Alker, U.S. Pat. No. Des. 31,995. However, the prior art fails to disclose a device intended to divert a fishing line emanating from an open face reel to impart action to the fishing line. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a device which would allow one to impart action to a fishing line with the use of complicated, clumsy arrangements or motor driven devices.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
My variable fishing line action device deflects a fishing line emanating from an open-face spinning reel to impart a user adjustable action to the fishing line as it is reeled in without the need for fishing rod tip movement. My device enables an angler to increase lure vibration, or change existing action automatically. This allows one to change lure presentation without changing the lure. As a result my fishing line action device effectively doubles a fisherman's existing arsenal of lures.
My device is well suited for use with nearly every artificial bait that requires a constant retrieve including: spinner baits including large, small and in-line; top waters including buzzbaits, frogs and worms; all types of spoons; stick baits both large and small; all types of jigs; and all types of crank baits.
The device is suitable for use while fishing for many species of fish including Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Walleye, Pike and Trout. The device is preferably made from nickel-plated stainless steel, making it Salt-Water safe as well. In short, my device enables an angler to impart action, vibration, and/or technique into his or her style of fishing regardless of species of fish or level of angler.
In its preferred embodiment, my variable fishing line action device is an integral unit intended to be clipped on a fishing rod mounting an open-face spinning reel, preferably, between the reel and a first eye of the rod. It comprises a generally hook shaped line rest portion adapted to receive and divert a fishing line emanating from an open-face spinning reel toward the rod mounting the reel and maintains the line roughly parallel to the rod. A C-shaped clip portion selectively and adjustably secures the line rest to the fishing rod. The device may be slid along the length of the rod, between the reel and the first eye to impart the desired action to a fishing line.
Preferably, the C-shaped clip is comprised of two diverging legs and, resilient pad insulators are disposed on the legs to protect the rod from scratching by the clip. The preferred illustrated embodiment is formed from a single length of rigid stainless steel wire bent to form a double-diameter width line rest hook and the two C-shaped clip legs extending therefrom.
The device is installed by simply attaching it to a rod at the smallest diameter, directly behind the first eye, closest to the reel. Then the device is slid towards the reel. It should start to fly grip the rod approximately halfway between the first eye and the reel, or approximately ten inches in front of the reel. It is important that the device be positioned on the pole so that the line-rest opening is facing to the right side as one holds the rod due to the direction of rotation of conventional spinning reels. Then one casts as normal, then passes the line over the line rest, and then steadily cranks the line in.
The device is fully adjustable. For the highest degree of action, desirable for top water baits and jigs, the device is positioned onto the pole directly in front of the reel. For less action, as suitable for spinner baits, spoons and buzz baits, the device is slid or clipped further down the pole away from the reel.
A rod permanently mounting my variable fishing line action device can employ an adjustable mounting arrangement incorporated or closely associated with the rod. As a result, a simplified line rest hook arrangement can be used to engage the rods mounting arrangement.
The method the device uses to impart action to a fishing line emanating from an open-face spinning reel is comprised of the steps of diverting the line to a position adjacent to, and generally parallel to the rod mounting the reel; and then steadily reeling the line in. With the line diverted from its normal position, the movement of the line in an arc as the spool of the open face reel rotates during reeling causes the line to jerk, imparting action to a lure secured to the end of the line.
Therefore, a primary object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device and method.
More specifically an object of the present invention is to provide a device and method which will impart action to a fishing line emanating from the face of an open face spinning reel.
A related object of the present invention is to provide a device to deflect the line emanating from an open face spinning reel to impart action to the line.
A related object of the present invention is to provide a method of deflecting the line emanating from an open face spinning reel whereas a steady cranking of the reel will impart action to the line.
An object of the present invention is to provide a fishing line action device for which the degree of action that is imparted to the line is readily adjustable.
An object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device which will not corrode due to exposure to moisture or saltwater.
An object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device which will not degrade performance of a fishing rod.
A related object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device which will not damage a fishing rod upon which it is used.
Another related object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device which will allow one to operate the rod an reel mounting the device normally, without using or removing the device.
Yet another related object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device which can be readily removed when its use is not desired.
An object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device which will not degrade the quality or integrity of a fishing line used therewith.
Likewise, an object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device which will not be worn by extensive use.
An object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device and method which can be used with a variety of spin cast lures.
An object of the present invention is to provide a variable fishing line action device
Jordan Charles T.
LineDancer, Inc.
Mahurin Jerry L.
Nelson Judith A.
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