Abstract: The fish set line 100 is an apparatus or kit that a fisherman may use: to be alerted when a fish has been caught; to provide for adjusting the proper line length; and to provide for storing the fishing combination. The fish set line 100 may include a housing 110; an attachment 120 and an attachment line 130 for attaching the fish set line 100 with a fixed structure; a swivel 136 attached with the attachment line 130; a motion activated light 140 for detecting motion related to fish engagement; a fish hook 150; a hook line 152; a weight 158; a hook line shaft 160; and a locking crank 162 for reeling in the hook line 152 and locking the hook line 150 in place.

Abstract: A tip up fishing device with a substantially vertical arm and a substantially horizontal cross arm, a holding pin at its end which pivots from a substantially horizontal position, downwardly, to a substantially vertical position. The pin holds a spool of fishing line, rotatably mounted. A strike of a fish moves the pin from horizontal position to vertical position, moving the spool of line from a substantially vertical inclination of the spool face, with the line under pressure, to a substantially horizontal position of the spool face, allowing the line to pay out without significant resistance. The pivotal movement of the axis pin which holds the spool, from horizontal position to a downward vertical position, triggers both a flag and an electric light notification. The lower end of the upright portion of the rigid support is adaptable to attach to different bases as a means for support.

Abstract: A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module with a dry battery that is activated when exposed electrodes of the dry battery are placed in contact with a common electrolyte, such as sea water. The dry battery generates gas bubbles and sound in an aquatic environment, which attracts the aquatic life forms. In further embodiments of the invention, the device includes one or more removable jackets with holes or vents that facilities a controllable release of the gas bubbles generated by the dry battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a line of floats which allow for greater visibility during both day and night fishing. The greater visibility is created by a combination of one of more marker devices, including light sticks, flags, viz sticks, reflective surface, and/or use of chemiluminescent and phosphorescent materials. These objects and materials are used on a variety of floats, especially large floats such as jug floats and a new type of float termed a noodle float. These large floats are especially useful for catching large catfish and can be used in any body of water where fish are found, such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and the sea.

Abstract: A remote controlled decoy is provided. The remote control decoy operates using two propellers secured to a hull and remotely controlled by a radio frequency transmitter. A shell resembling a particular waterfowl is releasably coupled to a hull which serves as a watertight compartment for the receiver and the electronics associated with the propulsion of the decoy. The decoy may also be provided with strobe lights to draw attention to the decoy from passing waterfowl.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, an illuminated fishing pole includes: a shaft; a light emitting diode (LED) disposed within the shaft; a battery compartment coupled to the shaft; and an optical path configured to transmit light from the LED.

Abstract: A novel fishing rod support system including a fishing rod holder for supporting a fishing rod, an adaptor for suspending a fishing rod in the air and a stand capable of supporting holder on top of a surface. The invention is further directed to a method for using the fishing rod support system and displaying fishing rod holders.

Abstract: A fishing rod enables viewing of pole bending activity in daylight and at nighttime. The rod has a light-transmitting pole for supporting a fishing line and having a handle end and a tip end. A collimated beam producing unit is located towards the handle end aligned to transmit a collimated beam into the interior of the pole in a direction towards the tip end. A reflector at the tip end reflects light back towards the handle end after exiting the tip end.

Abstract: A process for building a submersible and/or a floating aquatic LED light to attract fish and/or for night diving. An aquatic LED light that has all light house and disco light effect eliminated by wrapping the LED lights in a spiral design and is encased in a electrical isolative transparent material.

Abstract: The lighted tip fishing pole apparatus provides a lighted tip pole with intensity adjustment of the lighted tip as well as on/off control. The apparatus is electrically efficient in order to extend battery life, thereby enabling extended use. The apparatus ensures against electrical failure of the lighted tip and related electrical connections by virtue of rod insulation, coiled wiring, straight wiring where needed, and positive, sealed connections and circuitry. The pole offers the same flexibility, threaded reel attachments, cushioned handle, eyelets, and cushioned grip fishermen require. The apparatus enables a fisherman to notice rod dip when a bite occurs, and thereby react, as opposed to an inability to do so in no light and low light conditions. With only the tip lighted, visibility of rod tip action is magnified. The further advantage of tip light intensity adjustment allows a fisherman to adjust to various light conditions.

Abstract: A fishing pole has a hollow handle and a hollow rod with their interior chambers in communication with each other. The hollow handle can receive an independent light source and also houses a concave reflector. The hollow rod contains a plastic optical fiber which extends along the length of the hollow rod and extends into the hollow handle through the concave reflector. The hollow rod has at least some portions that are translucent. The plastic optical fiber is scuffed on its end where it protrudes through the concave reflector and also in sections within the hollow rod. An independent light source inserted into the hollow handle is directed toward the concave reflector and light is directed into the plastic optical fiber, transmitted to the hollow rod, and diffused out into the hollow rod and then outside. The plastic optical fiber also rattles when the rod is moved.

Abstract: An apparatus including a stake device for driving into a ground surface, a first device having a cavity into which a fishing rod handle can be inserted, and an alarm device. The stake device may be attached to or detached from the first device. The alarm device is triggered when the fishing rod handle is within the cavity of the first device and is sufficiently jostled as a result of a fish tugging on a fishing line connected to the fishing rod handle The first device may include a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment fits within the second compartment, and the cavity is within the first compartment. The alarm device may include a first metal conductor attached to a periphery of the first compartment, and a second metal conductor attached to an interior of the second compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water.

Abstract: A charge box for charging phosphorescent fishing lures. The box includes a bottom, top and walls, the bottom and walls being connected to define an interior space, the top is hinged to the walls such that the box can be opened and closed. A reflective material covers the interior surface, along the bottom, top and walls. A light source is housed within the interior space and a power source is provided to energize the light source. Once the light source is energized it is reflected by the reflective surface, so the a phosphorescent fishing lure can be charged when placed into the interior space with the top closed.

Abstract: A fishing pole has a hollow handle and a hollow rod with their interior chambers in communication with each other. The hollow handle can receive an independent light source and also houses a concave reflector. The hollow rod contains a plastic optical fiber which extends along the length of the hollow rod and extends into the hollow handle through the concave reflector. The hollow rod has at least some portions that are translucent. The plastic optical fiber is scuffed on its end where it protrudes through the concave reflector and also in sections within the hollow rod. An independent light source inserted into the hollow handle is directed toward the concave reflector and light is directed into the plastic optical fiber, transmitted to the hollow rod, and diffused out into the hollow rod and then outside. The plastic optical fiber also rattles when the rod is moved.

Abstract: An adjustable bobber assembly is provided that includes a main body adapted to be secured to a fishing pole, a pivot arm pivotally secured to the main body, a locking clip secured to the main body to lock the pivot arm in place on the main body, and an indicator adjustably secured to the pivot arm and engageable with a fishing line on the fishing pole.

Abstract: A method for dead stick fishing. The method includes casting a lure from a fishing rod to a selected spatial location in a body of water or slightly outside of the body of water. In a specific embodiment, the lure comprises at least a processor device coupled to a sound module and coupled to a lighting module. The method also includes allowing the lure settle and be substantially motionless state, e.g., laying with little or slight movement or suspended or floating with little or slight movement from the angler. The method includes transferring a combination of audio information and electromagnetic radiation from the lure to a region of water surrounding a vicinity of the lure to entice a predator fish to strike the lure while the lure is in the substantially motionless state.

Abstract: A fishing light stringer system having: a multiplicity of lights, each light configurable to attach to a fishing rod eyelet, an electrical distribution system connected to the multiplicity of lights, wherein the electrical distribution system has a battery pack and wires, such that the electrical distribution system forms a complete circuit with the lights, so that when the electrical distribution system is connected to the multiplicity of lights and the multiplicity of lights are attached to the fishing rod eyelets, each eyelet is illuminated.

Abstract: A fishing rod illumination system for fishing lures that utilize fiber-optics to attract fish. The fishing rod illumination system includes a fishing reel, a light source within the fishing reel, a control pad in communication with the light source to control the light source, and a length of fiber optic fishing line connected to the fishing reel. The light source and control pad may also be encased within an auxiliary casing separate than the fishing reel, wherein the light source is directed via a supply cord toward the fiber optic fishing line while in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to device and method for guiding or herding aquatic animals, where a light source is used to herd and direct the animals into an enclosure. Light source (9), operational with physical barrier or enclosure (2) is used to project light (3) in waters forming visible shapes in the scattering of the light through the waters. The light source can be remotely controlled based on the movement or the location of the animal (4). The animals react to the scattered light as a physical barrier or an animal and can be directed or lured into the enclosure (2).

Abstract: The illuminated fishing rod is elongated and flexible, having a handle end and a free end distal from the handle end. A handle includes a forward end secured to the rod's fixed end. First and second light sources are disposed on the handle. The first light source is aligned along a first radial projection from an axial center of the elongated hollow handle. The second light source is aligned along a second radial projection from the axial center of the elongated hollow handle. The first and second light sources project first and second light beams, respectively, away from the handle. A third light source is attached to the rod proximate the free distal end. The third light source projects a third light beam away from the free distal end of the elongated hollow fishing rod. The third light beam has a different color from both first and second light beams.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a retrofit device for lighting fishing equipment at night for example, to light fishing poles or tackle boxes. More particularly, the present invention relates to lighting of fishing equipment with solid core sidelight fiberoptic cable lit with a LED light source.

Abstract: A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module for simultaneously generating alternating or pulsed electromagnetic fields and a pulsed light output from a light emitting diode. The electromagnetic module includes a dry battery that is activated when exposed electrodes of the dry battery are placed in contact with a common electrolyte, such as sea water. The electromagnetic module includes a control circuit with one or more application specific integrated circuits for converting an input voltage from the dry battery to an operating voltage sufficient to power the light emitting diode. In further embodiments of the invention, the device includes one or more removable jackets that resemble aquatic life-forms.

Abstract: An ice fishing hole lighting device has a solid frame with an opening within the frame having an average diameter of at least six inches. The frame has a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the frame having a flat surface so as to lay against surfaces of ice, the bottom of the frame having between 2 and 12 high efficiency light emitting devices that emit light from the bottom portion of the frame without extending beyond the flat surface to interrupt contact between the flat surface and the ice surface. There are leads from the lights to a battery storage area, and a battery is in the battery storage area.

Abstract: A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module for simultaneously generating alternating or pulsed electromagnetic fields and a pulsed light output from a light emitting diode. The electromagnetic module includes a dry battery that is activated when exposed electrodes of the dry battery are placed in contact with a common electrolyte, such as sea water. The electromagnetic module includes a control circuit with one or more application specific integrated circuits for converting an input voltage from the dry battery to an operating voltage sufficient to power the light emitting diode. In further embodiments of the invention, the device includes one or more removable jackets that resemble aquatic life-forms.

Abstract: A light emitting fishing lure comprising: a translucent lure head having a cylindrical lure cavity passing longitudinally through the translucent lure head, a charging terminal located within the cylindrical lure cavity, an enable terminal located within the cylindrical lure cavity and electrically isolated from the charging terminal, a ground terminal located within the cylindrical lure cavity and electrically isolated from the charging terminal and from the enable terminal, an energy source, a control circuit board, a light emitting circuit board, and a convex lens formed by the outside surface of the translucent lure head; a leader secured to a fishing line and extending through the charging terminal, the enable terminal, and the ground terminal, in the cylindrical lure cavity and connecting to a fish hook; a lure skirt attached to the translucent lure head.

Abstract: A composite yarn comprising an ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene filament and an additional synthetic resin filament, at least a part of which comprises a light storage agent. The composite yarn has both visibility in a dark place and properties necessary for a fishing line or other yarns made of an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene filament.

Abstract: A new and improved fish attracting light for use at any depth or location along an angler's fishing line and/or tether line. Said improved light also optionally can employ a slip on float for surface fishing or for depth control of bait. The lighted area produced now becomes the zone of fishing or fisherman's Own Zone. This light consists of a directional line mountable housing. An upper line attachment point and a lower line attachment point directing the light downward and outward. Optionally attachable float mounted over the said light and retained by a threaded removable nut.

Abstract: A handheld device is provided for aiding in attaching a fishing line to a fishing hook having an eye. The device includes a holder having a first end and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end includes an opening through which the hook can be securely coupled. An end of the fishing line is inserted through the eye of the fishing hook to tie a fishing knot. The device can also include a fishing lure extending from at least one of the first end and the second end. The opening can be one of a slit, a groove, a slot, a hole, and a notch.

Abstract: A fishing net includes a hoop having a net defining a catch area and having an array of illumination elements on the hoop. A bracket connects first and second ends of the hoop and defines a passage therebetween. The fishing net includes a handle coupled to the bracket and movable through the passage between use and storage configurations. A lantern is coupled to a distal end of the handle relative to the hoop, the lantern being movable between retracted, extended, and offset configurations relative to the handle. The fishing net includes a flexible shaft having a light element and that is movable between a retracted configuration in the handle and an extended configuration extending from the handle adjacent the hoop for illuminating a specific area.

Abstract: A fish alarm system 100 comprising: an alarm toggle switch 110 in combination with a tension clip 130; an enclosure 150; an alarm 160; and power source 180; wherein the alarm toggle switch 110 may include an at least two position switch, having an alarm toggle arm 112 disposed through the enclosure 150 attached with the tension clip 130 such that a fishing line 310 may be inserted in the tension clip 130 whereby as the force on the fishing line 310 increases, the tension of the tension clip 130 may allow the alarm toggle arm 112 to move from an off position 113 to an interim or bite position 114 for activating the alarm 160, from the interim position 114 to a hook set position 115 for hook set and possible second alarm, and then release the fishing line 310 from the tension clip 130.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an illuminated fishing pole having an elongated hollow fishing rod having a free end and a fixed end. An elongated hollow handle having a forward end secured to the fixed end of the rod, and a butt end. A light source which is contained within the elongated hollow handle projects light toward and through the elongated hollow fishing rod. The fishing rod can be made from a transparent or clear, flexible material.

Abstract: A lure light device is positioned on a fish line ahead of a fishing lure to illuminate the lure when used at depths or at night. The device has a watertight body containing an LED or lamp device and power cells. A lens on the device contains the light so that it concentrates on the lure. An additional chamber can be used for a scent or fish attractant. A switch turns the light on when a cable has tension from the drag of the lure.

Abstract: An improved slip sinker having a hollow non-buoyant tubular body mounted intermediate a flanged head piece having a fish line receiving aperture and a weighted ballast piece. Surface projections at the head and ballast pieces mount and fasten to the bore of the tubular body. Alternative sinker configurations provide body pieces that support a ballast connector that receives mating interchangeable ballast weights. The hollow bodies of other sinkers support reflective devices, luminous materials, luminous devices, rattle pieces, granular ballast materials, scents, and/or a plug end. Profile expanding filaments can be adapted into the ballast, head or body pieces.

Abstract: A fishing rod enables viewing of pole bending activity in daylight and at nighttime. The rod has a light-transmitting pole for supporting a fishing line and having a handle end and a tip end. A collimated beam producing unit is located towards the handle end aligned to transmit a collimated beam into the interior of the pole in a direction towards the tip end. A reflector at the tip end reflects light back towards the handle end after exiting the tip end.

Abstract: A downrigger light attractor device is positioned on a downrigger cable, between the downrigger weight and the release device that holds the fish line. The lure light illuminates the trailing lure at depths or at night. The device preferably has a generally flat vertical body with a cylindrical lamp chamber, including a battery compartment formed unitarily with the flat body, and a sealed capsule or end cap, containing an LED, that screws into a threaded aft end of the battery compartment. A nose fin ahead of the lure light vertical axis can provide some desirable wobble. A scent or fish attractant can be dispersed from a barrel member formed above the lamp compartment.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is disclosed for providing illumination to an object or surface. In one illustrative embodiment, the light apparatus is used to help improve the visibility of a vehicle by providing illumination to at least part of the vehicle. In other illustrative embodiments, the light apparatus may be used to provide illumination for other objects or equipment including, for example, docks, retail and/or store shelving and/or equipment, bars, desks, counters, walls, railings, steps, and/or any other object or surface, as desired. In some embodiments, the lighting apparatus includes a bumper. When so provided, the lighting apparatus may help provide a level of protection to objects and/or surfaces that are subject to bumping, sliding or other abuse. In other illustrative embodiments, the lighting apparatus may be used to increase the visual appeal of an object or surface, such as a wall, a toy, an appliance or any other object, as desired.

Abstract: An improved method for overhead casting and retrieving a fishing jig and bait. The fishing caster provides a generally cylindrical, hollow body having a flat, closed top, a wall and an open bottom. The body presents a body axis from top to bottom. Drag upon reeling in is reduced by a plurality of elliptical vents formed in the wall, each vent presenting an elliptical axis substantially in alignment with the body axis, and by a cone within the hollow body, extending downwardly from the top. The improved fishing caster also includes structure forming a threading hole in the wall and two radially spaced indentations along the bottom of the body. The indentations form a tooth substantially aligned with the body axis, to secure the fishing line to the caster. A fluorescent lighting stick is mounted on top, for night fishing, as well as location of the caster in foliage.

Abstract: A submersible bait apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a submersible transparent container that holds live fishing bait. A light assembly may be coupled to the container. The light assembly may include one or more cordless, electrically powered light sources that provide a user selectable illumination color.

Abstract: A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module for simultaneously generating alternating or pulsed electromagnetic fields and a pulsed light output from a light emitting diode. The electromagnetic module includes a dry battery that is activated when exposed electrodes of the dry battery are placed in contact with a common electrolyte, such as sea water. The electromagnetic module includes a control circuit with one or more application specific integrated circuits for converting an input voltage from the dry battery to an operating voltage sufficient to power the light emitting diode. In further embodiments of the invention, the device includes one or more removable jackets that resemble aquatic life-forms.

Abstract: A fishing lure illumination attachment is configured to releasably secure a light source and be releasably secured to a fishing line to illuminate a lure or bait.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a hanging tool support assembly provide a portable, adjustable support to hold and/or position a tool, such as a flashlight. For example, the hanging tool support assembly hangs or is otherwise suspended from a support line proximate to a work area. According to exemplary embodiments, the hanging tool support assembly includes a pair of inverted, J-shaped hangers, a downwardly extending arm, a movable support piece connecting the downwardly extending arm to a tool support base, the tool support base, and attachment means for supporting and/or holding a tool to the tool support base. In some embodiments, the hangers may further include additional safety and/or positioning components.

Abstract: A fishing pole includes an elongate pole having opposed first and second ends, a top fisherman-facing side, a bottom water-facing side, a handle formed in the first end, and a tip top formed in the second end. A strike indicator light source is mounted to the fishing pole proximate to the tip top, and a broad illumination light source is mounted to the fishing pole proximate to the handle. A switch is mounted to the fishing pole proximate to the handle is operatively coupled to the strike indicator light source and the broad illumination light source and is movable into a first position activating the strike indicator light source, and a second position activating the broad illumination light source.

Abstract: A portable illuminated, transparent or translucent tubular device is provided. The light source is a flexible, extended-in-length light source mounted in the tubular device, with a housing associated with the tubular device. The housing encloses batteries, and in some instances circuitry, for powering the light source. In a preferred embodiment, the tubular device is a handle for a fish or crab net, with the light source extending around the loop of the net.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a retrofit device for lighting fishing equipment at night for example, to light fishing poles or tackle boxes. More particularly, the present invention relates to lighting of fishing equipment with solid core sidelight fiberoptic cable lit with a LED light source.

Abstract: The invention is a fishing cooler that has wheels and a handle. The fishing cooler also features a plurality of cup holders, an externally removable and attachable rod holder, and a tackle box that can be attached either internally or externally. The fishing cooler has two internal compartments. The first compartment is for storing bait, and is smaller than the second compartment, which is for storing caught fish. Water can pass between each compartment, and a drain plug enables evacuation of all water inside of the cooler. Integrated on top of the cooler is a measuring line for such uses as measuring caught fish. The handle is hingedly connected at one side of the cooler, and extends when in use to enable the end user to pull the cooler behind he or she. The cooler may also include a drain cup and aerator that can be attached to either of the two drain plug holes. A portable light may be attached to the cooler.

Abstract: An intelligent fishing tackle comprises a fishing line, a sinker module, a microprocessor system module and a hook module, in which the sinker module is connected on the fishing line and includes a camera module used for capturing a underwater image, the microprocessor system module judges a fishing object according to the underwater image and determines whether a control signal is generated, and the hook module is connected on the fishing line and switched to a fishing processing state according to the control signal. Whether to capture the fishing object can be judged directly under the water or the water image is transmitted to the shore for a rodster to decide whether to capture the fishing object.

Abstract: A fishing rod illumination system for fishing lures that utilize fiber-optics to attract fish. The fishing rod illumination system includes a fishing reel, a light source within the fishing reel, a control pad in communication with the light source to control the light source, and a length of fiber optic fishing line connected to the fishing reel.

Abstract: A planer board lighting device. The apparatus comprises a connection to a power source, a light source, and circuitry with electronic components to connect the power source to the light source. A generally clear lens. A rugged waterproof reflective enclosure, with A semi-permanent mounting means to a planer board or flag.

Abstract: A fishing pole strike indicator comprising a housing for a power source, illuminable member and exterior switch for engaging and disengaging illumination along with a pair of clamps each with a stationary and articulated jaw member so that the strike indicator can be selectively attached to the pole as desired. Each clamp has a jaw that when closed has an aperture passing through diametrically sized to encompass a fishing pole shaft. The articulated jaw members of the clamps have a thumb screw for optionally securing the articulated jaw in the closed position and releasing the strike indicator from the fishing pole in the open position.