Abstract: A tethered, floating fishing device is provided having a depending anchor post to which is connected an anchor by means of an anchor line. The apparatus incorporates a generally circular float having upper and lower sharp circular edges formed respectively by upper and lower flat plates. A rod and line connector post extends upwardly from the float and provides support for a plurality of elongate flexible fishing rods that are disposed in upwardly diverging relation. Fishing lines, secured to a line connector assembly at the upper portion of the rod and line connector post extend through line support loops located at the free extremity of the flexible fishing rods and extend downwardly to the surface of the water at locations spaced from the float. Fishing hooks may be secured to the fishing line in positions to locate bait fish at or near the water surface, or if desired, the lines may be of additional length so as to selectively position the bait fish at desired levels beneath the surface.

Abstract: A free floating fish catching device is provided having a large dimension, generally flat float structure having upper and lower surfaces. A connector projection extends upwardly from the central portion of the top surface and defines an aperture to receive one end of a swivel to which a fishing leader and hook are connected. The fish catching device is inverted by a biting fish to expose an attention attracting surface to provide an indication that a fish has been caught. A lifting loop is also provided to enable the device to be lifted from the water along with the fish. The inverted top surface of the device functions as a water brake to retard movement of the device by the fish and functions together with the leader connector element to cause a caught fish to swim in a circle rather than swimming away with the device.