Abstract: A fish bite alert device includes a 3-position adjustable gripper that provides a positive line gripping action in a set mode yet completely releases the line, entirely free of the fish bite alert device, in a release position. The gripper is illuminated for night fishing. The fish bite alert device also includes a 3-mode selector switch to choose light-only operation, light and buzzer operation, and an off position. The light assists the hearing impaired, while the buzzer is beneficial to the sight impaired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 22, 1996
Date of Patent:
June 30, 1998
Inventors:
Roger D. Vickery, John C. May, Thomas J. Arendt