Abstract: A tip-up cover is provided that may be used during ice fishing. The tip-up cover may be set over a hole made in the ice during ice fishing to protect the hole from wind and snow. The tip-up cover may include a transparent lid such that a user can view the interior of the tip-up cover without opening the cover. Also, the lid allows a user to adjust a spool within the tip-up cover without requiring the user to completely remove the cover from the ice hole. Finally, the tip-up cover includes a flag and a bite-indicator light that provide visual cues to the user when a fish is caught on the line attached to the spool.

Abstract: A fishing alarm system for use with a fishing line which moves when disturbed by a fish utilizes an alarm device and two electrical contacts which are moveable toward and away from one another between an initial condition at which a circuit between the alarm device and a power source is made and a spaced-apart condition at which a circuit between the alarm device and the power source is broken. In addition, the contacts are biased from the spaced-apart condition toward the initial condition so that by inserting a section of the fishing line between the two contacts, the contacts are moved away from one another and held at the spaced-apart condition by the fishing line section positioned between the pair of electrical contacts. Upon removal of the fishing line from between the contacts, the contacts are permitted to return toward the initial condition at which a circuit is made between the alarm device and the power source.

Abstract: A fishing lure with optic fiber simulator for simulating the bioluminescence characteristics of sea animals typically used as bait. A housing (20) partially receiving a fiber optic casing (60) with a battery with switch assembly (40) and connected light source (50) emits light to fiber optic members (80) with photophore elements. A hook assembly (90) is hidden inside the optic members and skirt strap members. An alternate embodiment uses a cable gland to hold the fiber optic members (180) and hook assembly (190).

Abstract: A tip-up system includes a base, a telescopic stand, a paddle fastener and a paddle. The tip-up system improves the process of finding a point of balance of the paddle of the tip-up stand. Particularly, the paddle includes a horizontal cavity and a pivot bar attached therewithin. The paddle pivots between a balanced position and a tipped position via the pivot bar. The pivot bar is movable within the horizontal cavity to allow a user to adjust a balance point of the paddle and thus find the correct point of balance for the paddle when in use with a fishing line and hook.

Abstract: A fishing aid device that is a miniature size and doesn't need a battery. The fishing aid device includes a housing; a fishing aid member disposed in the housing; and an actuating assembly disposed in the housing for energizing the fishing aid member.

Abstract: Common practices in fishing makes it difficult for people to notice when a fish strikes. To address these and other problems associated with common practices in fishing, a fish alert tool can be configured to generate an alert when a fish strikes. The fish alert tool can include a holder for a fishing pole and a spike that is connected to the holder and supports the holder from the ground. The fish alert tool can also include an alarm that generates the alert when the fish strike is detected.

Abstract: A tension measuring system is configured to determine tension on a fishing line. The tension measuring system includes a scale, joined between a rod and a reel. The reel is joined to the fishing line. The scale further includes a scale housing is rigidly attached to the rod. An internal housing is rigidly attached to the scale housing and connected to the reel with lubricant and ball bearings. A planar beam load cell is joined to the scale housing and the reel; wherein the tension on the fishing line causes deformation of the planar beam load cell. A microcontroller is electrically coupled to the planar beam load cell, a power management controller, and a display. The microcontroller uses planar beam load cell deformation to determine tension on the fishing line.

Abstract: A system for closing a gap associated with an opening in a floor of an ice fishing structure. The system may include an ice hole sleeve for removably positioning in the opening of the floor to extend down toward an upper ice surface. The ice hole sleeve has a top with an upper sleeve opening and a bottom with a lower sleeve opening. The ice hole sleeve includes a sleeve wall for extending through the opening of the floor and downwardly from the floor. The sleeve wall has a sleeve inward face and a sleeve outward face on opposite sides of the sleeve wall. The system may further include a gap closing device having a tubular configuration with an endless circumference and being positioned on the sleeve outward face of the ice hole sleeve to facilitate closure of a gap associated with the opening in the floor. The gap closing device may be resiliently compressible and stretchable in a circumferential direction to increase a circumferential length of the device.

Abstract: A pipe fusing indicator assembly includes a clamp that is releasably attachable to a cylinder of a pipe fusing machine. An arm is coupled to and extends away from the clamp. The arm is positionable in a first position having the arm resting against a section of pipe positioned in the pipe fusing machine such that the arm is visible to a user. The arm falls off of the section of pipe into a second position when the section of pipe is pulled through the fusing machine. In this way the arm indicate to the user that the section of pipe has been fully pulled through the pipe fusing machine. A ball is coupled to the arm such that the ball is visible to the user to facilitate the user to identify if the arm is in the first position or the second position.

Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus to identify angling events such as when a fish is on the line. The system includes an angling event sensing device with a sensor to generate data indicative of a fishing rod, reel or line and a processor to identify when a fish is on the line based on the data.

Abstract: Provided herein is an angling apparatus to identify angling events. The apparatus includes an angling event sensing device with at least one sensor, a processor to identify an angling event based on data from the sensor, and an input device to allow a user to enter data related to the angling event.

Abstract: A tip-down fishing rod holder comprising three legs, two plates, two arms, and a rod holder strap with a pivot pin. The various components of the fishing rod holder are held together by fasteners, some of which are pivots that allow the three legs to rotate relative to the two arms. Thus, the rod holder is configured to shift between a roughly tri-pod configuration to securely hold a fishing rod while fishing and a folded configuration in which the holder has a substantially flat configuration to provide easy transport and storage.

Abstract: A method(s) for controlling electronic alarm for a fishing reel and an electronic alarm system(s) for a fishing reel are provided. The method includes the steps of: detecting a current point based on rotational movement of the fishing reel; determining whether a button provided in the fishing reel is pressed for a first period of time; memorizing a current point at a time when the button is pressed for the first period of time as a target point; during a fishing line casting period after the casting period that the target point is memorized, detecting a current point based on rotational movement of the fishing reel; determining whether a current point is the target point; and sounding an arrival alarm by the buzzer when the current point is the target point.

Abstract: An angling system comprising a wearable band and at least one detector selected from: at least one fish bite detector, wherein the or each fish bite detector comprises a fish bite sensor connected to a transceiver, and wherein the or each fish bite detector is configured to transmit a signal upon the fish bite sensor detecting a fish bite; and a motion detector, wherein the motion detector comprises a motion sensor connected to a transceiver, and wherein the motion detector is configured to transmit a signal upon the motion sensor detecting motion, wherein the wearable band comprises: at least one strap; and a wireless communication unit, wherein the wireless communication unit is attached or attachable to the at least one strap, wherein the wireless communication unit comprises a transceiver, at least one actuator, and at least one of a haptic actuator connected to the transceiver and an alarm connected to the transceiver, wherein the transceiver of the wireless communication unit is pairable with the transc

Abstract: A floatable mount for a hunting camera provides an apparatus that enables protection of a camera for the duration of the camera's placement outside. The apparatus further protects the camera from damage due to rising water levels. The apparatus has a telescopic pole, allowing the user to extend a camera and place it in a higher, more advantageous position. The apparatus may be placed and secured onto the ground through the use of a foot pressure platform and a corkscrew or straight anchor. The apparatus also employs a flotation device that can keep the camera afloat safely above the water level when flooding occurs, or when the apparatus is placed into a body of water. The combination of these features allows the user to mount their camera safely, without having to worry about the camera falling into, or otherwise becoming damaged from, rising water levels.

Abstract: An ice fishing hole covering assembly includes a unitary fishing hole covering with a panel that is rigid and has a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The top side is planar and the panel is translucent with a circular shape and a central axis. A reel is rotatably coupled to the bottom side of the panel and has fishing line spooled thereon. The panel has a plurality of apertures therein extending to the top side and outwardly through the bottom side to define finger grips. A strike indicator is attached to the bottom side of the panel and includes a light emitter that is turned on when the fishing line is pulled downwardly from the bottom side. An entirety of the unitary structure is positioned no higher than 0.30 inches above a plane of the top side before and after actuation of the strike indicator.

Abstract: An angling system comprising a wearable band and at least one detector selected from: at least one fish bite detector, wherein the or each fish bite detector comprises a fish bite sensor connected to a transceiver, and wherein the or each fish bite detector is configured to transmit a signal upon the fish bite sensor detecting a fish bite; and a motion detector, wherein the motion detector comprises a motion sensor connected to a transceiver, and wherein the motion detector is configured to transmit a signal upon the motion sensor detecting motion, wherein the wearable band comprises: at least one strap; and a wireless communication unit, wherein the wireless communication unit is attached or attachable to the at least one strap, wherein the wireless communication unit comprises a transceiver, at least one actuator, and at least one of a haptic actuator connected to the transceiver and an alarm connected to the transceiver, wherein the transceiver of the wireless communication unit is pairable with the transc

Abstract: A fishing rod holder including a stake, a foot engaging flange, an elongate tubular member, and a rod retainer. The fishing rod holder is designed to be inserted into a substantially planar surface for retaining a fishing rod in a static position. The stake is an elongate member having a pointed tip. The foot engaging flange is attached to the stake at an end distal to the pointed tip. The elongate tubular member is attached in series with the stake and the foot engaging flange. The rod retainer is sized to telescopically couple with the elongate tubular member. The rod retainer is configured to hold a fishing rod. The fishing rod holder effectively holds a fishing rod at a vector defined by the placement of the stake.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for a castable lure is provided including a pressure sensor configured to measure a water pressure applied to the castable lure when deployed in an underwater environment, a processor, and a memory including computer program code. The computer program code configured to, when executed on the processor, cause the processor to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor, correlate the pressure data with time stamp data, cause the pressure data and correlated time stamp data to be stored in the memory, determine a data connection status between a transceiver and a marine electronic device, and in response to determining that a data connection exists, cause the pressure data and the correlated time stamp data to be transmitted to the marine electronic device. The pressure data and correlated pressure data correspond to a depth profile for a cast of the castable lure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an illuminative fishing pole incorporated with a bulb or fiber optic wires to illuminate the fishing pole, which can be used for night fishing activities. The fishing pole extending from bottom handle to top tip or eyelet, comprises a portable power source, one or more light sources, at least one fiber optic cable or wire, and a power (on/off) button. The light is emitted from the light source powered by the power source, where the emitted light is passed onto the fiber optics along the length of the fishing pole to illuminate the fishing pole from its base or bottom handle to its tip or eyelet. The fishing pole according to the present invention, eliminates electrical vibration. The illuminative fishing pole kit can also be used to alter the existing fishing rod or retrofittable to the existing fishing poles already in use.

Abstract: A jigging device that has a disk base and a pivot arm that has a sail attached. The pivot arm is attached to the pivot support. The pivot arm moves about a pivot assembly, moved by the wind. The sail is attached to the end of the pivot arm. At the other end, is a clip release. Fishing line, fed by a spool, passes through the disk and up to the clip release. The line is held there until sufficient downward force releases it from the clip. The line passes back down through the disk. A lure is attached to the end of the line. The lure is suspended in the water under the ice. The wind moves the pivot arm up and down, which causes the line and, consequently; the lure to move in sync with the pivot arm, thereby jigging the lure.

Abstract: A lure strike indicating assembly for preventing obstruction of rod guides includes an indicator, a filament, and a coupler. The filament is coupled to and extends between the indicator and the coupler. The coupler is configured to slidably couple to a fishing line. A fastener is coupled to the indicator. The fastener is configured to selectively couple to the coupler and the fishing line so that the indicator is fixedly positioned relative to a lure that is coupled to an end of the fishing line. The fastener also is configured to decouple from the coupler and the fishing line in the event of a strike on the lure. The coupler is slidably positionable relative to the lure to prevent the indicator from obstructing a guide on a tip of a fishing rod to which the fishing line is coupled as the fishing line is retracted into a reel.

Abstract: A fish bite alert system. A Y-shaped fishing rod holder is provided having two upper portions spaced apart from one another and a vertical post having a proximal end and a distal end, the vertical post extending from a center location of the Y-shaped fishing rod holder and an optional, removable cone disposed proximate the distal end of the vertical post. An electrical speaker unit is mounted to the Y-shaped fishing rod holder. An LED is attached to each of the upper portions of the fishing rod holder. A retractable, spring-loaded trigger assembly is supported by the Y-shaped fishing rod holder and electrically connected to the power supply via a momentary switch. In another embodiment, a detachable ladder assembly supports the fishing rod holder and includes a folding ladder base with extendable support members having distal ends and a plurality of extension arms operatively connect thereto.

Abstract: An ice fishing tip-up is described that is adapted to rest on a sheet of ice surrounding a fishing opening in the sheet of ice. The ice fishing device has at least three legs, a moveable spool post, a fishing line spool attached at or near the water end of the moveable spool post, and a signaling device comprising a switch operably connected to the fishing line spool. Each leg is attached at one end to a top cap. The moveable spool post has a first and a second position. The first position of the movable spool post the fishing line spool is positioned in the interior defined by the legs and at the second position of the movable spool post the fishing line spool extends past the legs. Pulling on the fishing line spool activates the switch to trigger the signaling device.

Abstract: A fish strike signaling assembly for alerting a user to a fish strike includes a tip-up that catches fish. A lighting unit is coupled to the tip-up. The lighting unit emits a visible light when the tip-up is triggered. A power supply is electrically coupled to the lighting unit. A power button is electrically coupled to the power supply and is actuated to an on position to provide power to the lighting unit.

Abstract: A stationary induction apparatus includes a main body tank and a stationary induction apparatus main body. The main body is accommodated in the tank. An electrostatic shield ring is placed on the upper and lower end parts of a winding. An electrostatic shield ring has a magnetic ring and two insulating rings vertically fixing the magnetic ring for a spool. A conductive tape is laid on an insulating tape. These tapes are wound around the spool. An insulating tape is wound around the wound tapes. The width of the insulating tape is equal to or greater than the width of the conductive tape. One end of the conductive tape is connected to one end part of the winding and to the magnetic ring. A gap is provided at at least one place on the magnetic ring. The winding direction of the conductive tape is inverted at at least one place.

Abstract: A rod tip of a spring-biased fishing rod pivoted from a pivot support bracket on the base of an ice-fishing tip-up is biased away from a through-hole in the base. Fishing line from the spool of a controllable-drag reel assembly, routed through an associated line guide, an eye portion of a trigger link, the rod tip, and the through-hole, is attached to a hook. The trigger link engages an intermediate portion of the fishing rod and retains the fishing rod in a cocked condition against the spring bias. A flexible cover provides for covering the associated ice hole and securing the tip-up in a folded condition with the associated spring disengaged. Tension in the fishing line when catching a fish causes the trigger link to release the fishing rod, which is rotationally accelerated sufficiently fast to prevent the fish from swallowing the hook.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting and signaling a disturbance of fishing gear while ice fishing may include an elongated base for positioning above an ice fishing hole, with a channel having opposing sides being located on the base for receiving a portion of the bobber, and a disturbance detecting assembly for detecting a disturbance of the fishing gear when a fish engages with the fishing gear. The detecting assembly may comprise a movable flap for releasably holding the portion of the bobber in the channel, and a detection switch in communication with the flap such that movement of the flap in at least one direction causes the detection switch to be actuated. The apparatus may also include an alerting assembly for signaling that the disturbance detecting assembly has detected a disturbance of the fishing gear.

Abstract: A fishing line indication device includes a pair of identically shaped body sections that are secured together along a top end by a connector. The body sections include front ends and bottom ends that are selectively engaged to receive a fishing line. A plurality of markings are positioned along the outside surfaces of the first and second body sections. The front ends have a curvilinear shape and the bottom ends have a round shape. The round and curvilinear shapes rotate the first and second body sections along a fishing pole to which the fishing line is attached.

Abstract: A mechanical planer board that is arranged for use on both the right and left sides of a towing boat and is further adapted to move from a boat side position to a boat rear position upon a fish strike. The planer board includes a body having a housing, a float, an internal assembly, and at least one line clip having a tow arm. The tow arm maintains the line clip in towing configuration until a fish strike pulls a trigger pin to release the tow arm thereby allowing it to swing and lock in a forward position. The board may further include an indicator device to alert the fisher of board location.

Abstract: An ice fishing tip-up that is adapted to rest on a sheet of ice surrounding a fishing opening in the sheet of ice. The ice fishing device has a plurality of movable supports with one end attached to a top mount and another end for resting on a surface to support the device, a spool post, a fishing line spool, and a signaling device. The plurality of supports has a storage position and a deployed position, with the storage position defining an interior storage space. In the storage position, the fishing line spool is disposed within the interior storage space. Pulling on the fishing line spool activates the switch to trigger the signaling device.

Abstract: A multi-function attachment to assist a user to perform one or more tasks, the attachment including an arm member having forward and back ends, one or more coupling members provided to the arm member and configured to detachable secure the arm member to a chair, and a support member configured to be detachably coupled to the second end of the arm member; wherein at least a portion of the support member is configured to extend laterally from a point proximate the front end of the arm member to provide support for a device forward and above a seat portion of the chair.

Abstract: A portable sonar device, which includes a waterproof housing. The waterproof housing has a conical sonar transducer element, a down-scan sonar transducer element, and a wireless data communication module for communicating with one or more wireless devices.

Abstract: Provided herein is an angling event detecting and reporting apparatus to identify and report angling events, the apparatus comprising an angling event sensor adapted to be located in the reel of a fishing rod and generating data indicative of a parameter of the rod or reel when the rod or reel is in use. Additionally, there may be at least one processor in communication with the angling event sensor programmed to identify an angling event based on the data indicative of a parameter of the rod or reel.

Abstract: The fishing pole having integrated weighing system measures the weight of a fish caught by the fishing rod. The fishing pole having integrated weighing system comprises the fishing rod, a strain measurement device, and a control system. The strain measurement device measures the curvature of the fishing rod. The strain measured by the strain measurement device is converted by the control system into an estimated weight of the fish caught by the fishing rod. The fishing pole having integrated weighing system is configured to work with an externally provided remote monitor. The control system sends the strain measurement device data to the remote monitor. The fishing pole having integrated weighing system further comprises a cuff. The cuff is a shell that protects the strain measurement device while allowing for the unhindered motion of the fishing rod.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an apparatus for a float with fishing conditions detection capabilities. In one instance, the float may include a float case, one or more sensors disposed inside the float case, and a processing block coupled with the sensors and disposed inside or outside the float case. The processing block may be configured to detect one or more conditions of fishing. To detect the conditions of fishing, the processing block may be configured to receive and process sensor readings from the sensors, and determine the conditions of fishing, based on a result of the processing of the sensor readings. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a wearable device used to record fishing data. The wearable device may include a housing. The housing may include a sensor or sensors to detect motion. The housing may include a computer system with a processor and memory. The memory may have a plurality of executable instructions. When the executable instructions are executed by the processor, the processor may receive motion data from the sensor or sensors and determine whether a cast has been made.

Abstract: A flexible fishing hole light-emitting device for adjustably extending and shining a light into an ice fishing hole. The flexible fishing hole light-emitting device includes a base assembly adapted to be removably attached to an object, wherein the base assembly includes a power unit; and a light-emitting assembly including a flexible elongated support member and a light-emitting member with light-emitting diode in communication with the support member and the power unit.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing an indication or notification to a fishermen when a fish strikes an ice fishing tip-up is disclosed. The apparatus provides a wireless signal indicative of a fish strike. The system and method include and utilize an application operatively running on a mobile device and configured to receive the fish strike indicating signal.

Abstract: A simple triggering tip-up device, for use with a conventional ice fishing rod and reel, includes a base, a rod holder, an indicator flag, and a trigger mechanism. The base provides a stable platform for the rod holder and indicator flag to be removably attached to one end and a U-shaped trigger mechanism is rotatably mounted at the other end. The trigger mechanism has a long leg on one end and a short leg on the opposite end. The long leg secures a fishing line being fed from a reel with an open bail while the short leg holds the indicator flag in the “set” position. The action of a fish pulling the line raises the legs of the trigger mechanism causing stored energy from the flag shaft to be released resulting in the release of both the indicator flag and the fishing line. Although the present invention primarily relates to ice fishing it would not be unreasonable to apply this invention to open water fishing.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus and system for detecting fishing related events and providing notifications to a fisher regarding those events. When a fishing related event, such as a fish on line event occurs, it results in a fishing rod flexing or moving in particular directions. The described implementations include sensors located on or in the fishing rod that provide position data that is utilized to monitor a movement of the fishing rod and determine a type of fishing related event that has occurred.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a device having a display and a computer configured to receive data from one or more sensors. The data may include positional data and thermocline data. The computer may be configured to display a first image associated with a chart map of a body of water that identifies areas having a thermocline layer based on the positional data and the thermocline data.

Abstract: A combination ice fishing rod useful as a vertical tip-up over an ice fishing hole, a hybrid angled tip-up mode resting on the ice next to the hole, and as a jigging rod. The rod includes a rod tube with an outer end removably holding a conventional rod tip, an enclosed reel housing, and a hollow grip handle aligned with the the rod tube. Three or more folding legs are secured flat against the rod tube, and can be extended radially perpendicular to the rod body to span an ice fishing hole and support the rod vertically over the hole, or at an angle relative to the hole using two legs as a bipod. The grip handle contains an axial signal post selectively latched to the spool in the reel housing, the post released when a fish strikes the line. The rod can be immediately engaged as a reel-operated jigging rod from either the vertical or hybrid tip-up modes.

Abstract: A strike indicator fishing system comprising of a means of visual notification of a fish strike that is easy to quickly set up using magnet line securing means. The system has a signal flag that is placed in a pre-strike position by connecting it to a fishing line by using clasp magnets to grab and hold the fishing line. The fishing line is also passed through a slip bobber containing an anti-freeze material to prevent icing of the fishing line that would interfere with the fish strike indicator.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are provided for making the harvesting of sea life efficient. For example, real-time or periodic information about the status of the many traps a fisherman may have set is communicated to the fisherman while the traps are still in the water. A fisherman can use this information to determine the best time and path for trap retrieval and reset operations to reduce fuel use and improve the catch efficiency per unit effort.

Abstract: A battery pack with a drain plug and a circuit to detect when a liquid coolant has entered the battery pack. A soluble plug may be disposed within the cavity of the carrier; the soluble plug is configured to at least partially dissolve when fluidly coupled with a coolant allowing a portion of the coolant to flow between the inlet and the outlet and out of the battery pack. A strain gauge cooperative with the carrier such that a measured resistance change in the strain gauge corresponds to the soluble plug in contact with the liquid coolant. An associated circuit with the drain plug provides notification of the activation of the drain plug to the on-board computer systems.

Abstract: A multi-level programmable alerting system may be used with a fishing pole and a handheld device. The system includes a sensing device associatable with the fishing pole and an application associatable with the handheld device. The system detects and alerts an angler that fish are nibbling, biting, and/or striking.

Abstract: A fishing device comprising a main housing unit that can be secured to a ground surface with a plurality of hammerable nails; a reel of fishing line stored on a spool in the main housing unit; a nozzle-shaped, lockable top for the main housing unit through which the fishing line is threaded; and a handle on the lockable top for spinning and flicking the lockable top in order to cast the fishing line outwardly therefrom. There is a smaller, more portable lake or river model and a larger ocean version. A fishing chair is also disclosed.

Abstract: A smart electronic float includes: an accelerometer, sensing a movement distance, a movement velocity, movement power, and a sinking gravity of the smart electronic float in water, to produce a corresponding plurality of pieces of float movement data; a microcontroller, receiving the float movement data sensed by the accelerometer; a first wireless communications device, where the microcontroller transmits the float movement data to an electronic device through the first wireless communications device, and receives a light-emitting diode (LED) on/off signal from the electronic device; and an LED, where on/off of the LED is controlled by the microcontroller according to the LED on/off signal.

Abstract: A beacon light for a free floating fishing device having a transparent or translucent upper housing slidably engaged and friction fit with a lower base. The lower base is configured to be removably or permanently attached to the free floating fishing device. A lighting assembly is housed within the upper housing, and the lighting assembly includes a power source in electrical communication with a light source. A conductive biasing linkage, such as a compression spring, is housed within the upper housing and configured to be in electrical contact between the power source and the light source. The upper housing, the lighting assembly, and the lower base are in coaxial and concentric alignment. The lower base is configured to contact the conductive biasing linkage to complete the path of an electrical circuit between the power supply, the biasing linkage and the light source in order to selectively energize the light source.