Fly fisherman's insect skimmer

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top and side perspective view of a fly fisherman's insect skimmer showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view, the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view.

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Patent History
Patent number: D389895
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 17, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 27, 1998
Inventor: Michael J. Belleville (Victor, ID)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Attorney: Basil Travis
Application Number: 0/68,026
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fishing Equipment (D22/134); Net Or Scoop (D22/135)
International Classification: 2205;