Abstract: A device for supporting a plurality of fishing rods with reels when in their two-piece states comprising, in combination, a handle formed of a generally horizontally disposed linear member having a grip in the central extent thereof with downwardly turned ends with outwardly extending support rods the support member also having a carrying strap extending upwardly from the ends and over the grip and notches; a pair of support wheels, each support wheel having a central recess for the receipt of a support rod for coupling therebetween, each of the support wheels having a plurality of axially aligned recesses extending inwardly from the periphery, the recesses being formed in pairs of large and small recesses, with the recesses of the wheels in axial alignment to form complementary sets for the receipt of fishing rod halves with the smaller outboard end in each rod half in the larger recesses; and a pair of bases, each formed with a flat segment positionable on the ground and an upper segment coupled with respec

Abstract: A control system for a fishing line for use during casting and during reeling in a fish. A line-gripper member can either pinch the line to terminate casting or can apply a drag to assist in landing a fish. The control system is intended to be mounted on a fishing rod and is particularly useful in combination with a spinning reel but also is useful with a drum or rotating, spool-type reel. An operating member is mounted adjacent a handle of a fishing rod to be actuated, usually, by a user's thumb for pulling a control line for actuating a pivoted line-gripper member and provide contact with a fishing line to provide a brake action or drag thereto.

Abstract: A supplementary handle is disposed above a top mounted reel to a fishing rod handle to permit a user to simultaneously grasp the supplementary handle with one hand and an axial rod handle with the other hand. A bracket mechanism mounts the supplementary handle to the fishing rod handle so that the supplementary handle is disposed above the top mounted reel and is spaced apart to allow space for a user's fingers to be placed between the supplementary handle and the reel. This provides the user with an additional holding mechanism for controlling the fishing rod thereby making the hand position change from casting to retrieving easily accomplished, and reducing undesired torque during line retrieval.

Abstract: An inexpensive carrier, transport, and storage device (40), (50) for the securing of fishing pole segments (12), (14) in such a way as to separate the segments for convenience of transportation and storage without derigging the pole. The main body member coupling (41) and female coupling end (44) of the clip device are made of a material conducive for gripping during a frictional engagement and tapered and leveled so as to firmly telescopically grip and hold pole segment ferrule portions (30), (32). Pole segments (12), (14) are aligned so that mounted line guides (15), (17) and fishing line (22) face inward. Space (24) is filled by suspending clip device (40) over protruding support (56) of storage rack (50).

Abstract: A fishing line reel refill tool includes a collapsible frame adapted to be secured upon a fishing pole and a shaft for holding a fishing line refill spool. The shaft has an enlarged end and a threaded end, and the frame has aligned openings, one of which is threaded for securing the shaft thereto while also frictionally restraining the refill spool against rotation. The frame provides an internal recess for storing the shaft within the frame when the tool is not in use.

Abstract: A fishing rod handle for providing a more comfortable and efficient grip during retrieving includes two distinct grips, one to be utilized during the casting motion and a separate grip to be utilized during the retrieving motion. The handle includes a reel seat on which a fishing reel is mounted, and a casting grip defined on the handle behind the reel position. The handle further includes a retrieving grip which is attached to the handle forward of the reel. The retrieving grip includes a support segment which extends upwardly from the handle, and a gripping segment which extends rearward from the support segment, so that the gripping segment is positioned above the fishing reel. This configuration is advantageous in that it provides the fisherman with a gripping location which facilitates improved balance, and which allows the fisherman to more comfortably and efficiently overcome the difficulties incurred due to the opposing upward and downward forces created during hook setting and fish retrieving.

Abstract: A locking device used to secure a fishing rod and reel assembly to another object, such as an automobile, boat or the like. The locking device includes a hasp that closes around a fishing rod and the elongated neck of a fishing reel that extends from the fishing rod. The hasp includes apertures that can accept a padlock, wherein the padlock prevents the hasp from being removed from around the fishing rod and reel assembly. When closed around the fishing rod and reel assembly, the hasp independently engages both the fishing rod and the fishing reel. The hasp is mechanically attached to an object such as an automobile or boat, as such the hasp joins the fishing rod and reel assembly to the object, preventing the casual theft of the rod and reel assembly.

Abstract: A counterweight assembly for balancing fishing rods utilizes an elongated, hollow butt cap mounted over the rear end of a fishing rod handle and supporting one or more counterweights internally or externally of the cap. The counterweights are selected as to weight increment and number so as to effectively balance fishing rods of different lengths about the fulcrum defined by the user's hand grip on the rod handle at the reel location.

Abstract: A fishing line meter optically measures the length of the fishing line. Dye marks are formed on the fishing line at predetermined increments. As the line is cast out or reeled in, the dye marks are detected by the optical sensor. The optical sensor is operatively connected to a circuit which maintains a count indicative of the length of the fishing line. The count is displayed on a LED display.

Abstract: A compact signaling device mounted on a fishing pole for visually alerting a fisherman when a fish strikes the fishing line. The device comprises an electrical circuit including an LED, a battery, a switch for opening and closing the electrical circuit and a normally-closed pivoting arm that mechanically opens the switch when a portion of fishline is placed under the pivoting arm. When tension on the fishline increases sufficiently to remove it from under the pivoting arm, such as when a fish strikes the fishing line, the pivoting arm moves to close the switch thus illuminating the LED and alerting the fisherman. Also, the device has a rack and pinion gear or, alternatively, a threaded thumb screw for adjusting the pivoting arm so that the tension required to remove fishline from the pivoting arm can be varied in preselected increments.

Abstract: A rotatable mechanism for reversibly attaching an extension onto a long member is described; examples include an ergonomically correct extension, which fits and supports the entire natural shape of the arm, from the heel of the hand, along the inner wrist and up the forearm, thus combining the principle of leverage with the body's natural muscular dynamics, to transfer the load and strain away from the wrist to the more powerful muscles of the upper arm and shoulder. In a first embodiment, splines run on the outside of a shaft affixed previously to a handle, and co-operate with splines on the inside surface of a cylindrical hole in the extension. A screw inserted through the extension and threaded into a hole in the end of the handle prevents longitudinal separation between the handle and extension, and the splines prevent rotational movement.

Abstract: An exteremely sensitive stainless steel bobber that will fit practically any fishing rod or pole. The bobber includes a first loop through which a fishing line passes; a second, very flexible loop for sensing pull exerted on the fishing line; a securing assembly for mounting the bobber on the end of a fishing pole or rod; and an indicator for signalling the presence of a biting fish.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of a fish-attracting scent or other topical material to fishing lures and other fishing components. This apparatus has a cavity containing an absorbent material into which the scent or other topical material is absorbed, with a cooperating absorbent material attached to a cover. When the cover is in a closed position, any item enclosed between the two absorbent layers is treated with the material absorbed on the layers. A foot pedal mechanism is connected between the body of the apparatus and the cover for raising the cover, preferably to at least ninety degrees from the closed position, to permit full access to the body, and a spring member causes closure of the cover when pressure on the pedal is released. A second cavity within the body permits insertion of weights so that the apparatus will have reduced movement across a support surface when the foot pedal is operated. Alternatively, the body can be fastened to the support surface.

Abstract: A cutting tool and clamp for cutting a fishing rig or lure from the end of a fishing line and holding the line threaded through the line guides on the fishing rod in a ready condition for the next use. Removing the hooks from the end of the line prevents tangles and injuries.

Abstract: A tension responsive fishing apparatus is provided which includes a pole member having an interior. The interior of the pole member is filled with a variable viscosity fluid, such as, electrical rheological fluid, magnetic-powder dispersed fluid, or the like. A controlled potential may be applied to the variable viscosity fluid which causes the variable viscosity fluid to vary in viscosity dependent on the amount of potential applied thereacross. In other words, depending on the amount of potential applied to the variable viscosity fluid disposed in the interior of the pole member, the flexure of the pole member may be selectively varied from extremes of high flexibility to high rigidity. An improved reel member is provided which varies a resistance applied to a bobbin member which is effected to control the release of fishing line. The varying resistance is controlled in response to input signals inputted dependent on tension sensed in the fishing line and/or a value selected by a user.

Abstract: A fishing rod (10) that includes a handle (14) to which a shaft (12) and reel (16) are attached. The shaft is formed with a bore (28). An open-mouthed flute (20) is attached to the end of the shaft distal from the handle. A fishing line (18) wound onto the reel extends through the shaft and the flute. A number of hooks (24) are attached to the fishing line (18) by a number of individual, relatively short, gangion lines (26). A weight (22) is attached to the free end of the fishing line (18). the flute and the shaft are dimensioned so that the fishing line and hooks can readily pass into the bore of the shaft. The flute is further dimensioned so that, as fishing line is wound onto the reel, the weight will abut the inside surface of the flute that defines the mouth. Thus, when the rod assembly (10) is not used, the hooks remain housed inside the shaft. This prevents the hooks from becoming caught on adjacent articles in the environment or becoming tangled among themselves.

Abstract: A balance device arranged to reduce false movement of bait to a fishing line for indication of a fish strike includes a flexible cover wrap configured in a mandrel configuration surrounding a fishing rod of a fishing rod assembly. The cover wrap includes a cover wrap axis intersecting a center of gravity of the fishing rod assembly, with a cover wrap support having a cover wrap support axis orthogonally oriented relative to the cover wrap axis for positioning upon a support surface to provide for balancing of the organization for indication of fish strike. The cover wrap support may be configured of a tubular configuration having a securement strap directed therethrough for securement about an underlying support surface.

Abstract: A bite detector for fishing of the type typically used with a fishing rod and reel combination which is placed at or near the tip of a fishing rod, consisting of a lightweight, housing for a circuit having a motion detection means displaced between a power source and an audio or visual signalling means, or both, typically a light and a piezo-electric buzzer. The bite detector of the present invention utilizes a motion detection means which employs a resilient spring or wire which is not orientation dependent. The motion detector means comprises a first electrical contact, preferably a small, helical spring disposed within a cavity or passageway comprising a second electrical contact. When sufficient motion or vibration occurs, such as that as may be encountered when a fish strikes a baited hook, the first electrical contact will come into contact with the second electrical contact which in some embodiments may be the walls of the cavity, thus completing the circuit and triggering the signalling means.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying tension to a fishing line as the line is transferred from a supply to a fishing reel mounted on a fishing pole includes first and second opposed bar members for clamping the apparatus to a fishing pole and a third bar member cooperating with the second bar member for adjustably applying force against the fishing line as the line passes between the second and third bar members.

Abstract: An apparatus which clasps easily to a fishing rod for the purpose of retaining a fishing line spool to aid in the transfer of fishing line from spool to fishing reel or from fishing reel to fishing line spool. Apparatus retains the fishing line spool to the spool holder base with the use of a conic retention nut thereby both the casting and spinning reel configuration may utilize the apparatus without altering reeling methods.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device that can be affixed to a conventional fishing rod having a reel, a bail, a fishing line, and a lure, said device being capable of engaging the fishing line when the bail is released, maintaining engagement of the line while the rod is flexed and released, and releasing the line instantly when the line becomes slack, so that the lure is cast forward by the straightening of the rod and then allowed to travel on a trajectory that is unrestrained by the line.

Abstract: An fly fishing arrangement includes a rod and a reel, with a plurality of substantially aligned outer rod rings between the reel and the tip of the rod. A manually controllable line-blocking mechanism is mounted on the rod and includes a clamping member and a clamping surface, mounted on the rod outward from the reel. When the line-blocking mechanism is in a running position, the clamping member is substantially perpendicular to the rod to permit the line to run off of the rod freely and substantially without deflection; when it is in a blocking position, the line is clamped between the clamping member and the clamping surface. A control mechanism for switching the line-blocking mechanism between the running and blocking positions is located on the rod adjacent to the reel to allow actuation of the control means and thereby the line-blocking mechanism using a finger of the hand of the user's casting arm. A spring biases the control mechanism into the running position.

Abstract: An annular gauge for determining the depth of a fishing lure on a fishing line angularly offset from vertical provides a chart displaying depth indicia. Each indicia accurately corresponds to a predetermined angular offset of the line. The indicia itself is positioned on the annular chart at an angularly offset location corresponding to the angle for which the indicia is accurate. As a result, when the gauge is properly aligned on the fishing rod, the approximately proper depth indicia is displayed at the top of the chart when the fishing rod is rotated by the offset angle.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of a fish-attracting scent or other topical material to fishing lures and other fishing components. This apparatus has a cavity containing an absorbent material into which the scent or other topical material is absorbed, with a cooperating absorbent material attached to a cover. When the cover is in a closed position, any item enclosed between two absorbent layers is treated with the material absorbed on the layers. A foot pedal mechanism is connected between the body of the apparatus and the cover for raising the cover to at least ninety degrees from the closed position to permit full access to the body, and a spring member causes closure of the cover when pressure on the pedal is released. A second cavity within the body permits insertion of weights so that the apparatus will have reduced movement across a support surface when the foot pedal is operated. Alternatively, the body can be fastened to the support surface.

Abstract: A fishing line cutter, a fishing rod with a fishing line cutter, and a fishing reel with a fishing line cutter; and in various embodiments; a fishing line cutter with a body, a sharp edged member for cutting line mounted to the body, and a plurality of fingers extending from the body to facilitate attaching the cutter to a fishing rod; a line cutter with dual opposed cutting edges; a line cutter with a shield movable to expose a cutting blade; a line cutter with a retractable blade; a line cutter with overlapping protective fingers past which a line passes prior to cutting; a line cutter with part of a body member movable to permit blade replacement; and in one aspect, a fishing line cutter with obstructions for partially blocking an opening in which a line cutting blade is exposed to inhibit or prevent inadvertent entry of the line into the opening or inadvertent entry of a device (such as an O-ring) into the opening, which device is used to secure the cutter to something, e.g.

Abstract: A night fishing tip light for a fishing rod has a battery holder and a pair of wires that extend to an LED. One pair of Velcro straps affixed to the battery holder back attach the holder to the rod handle and a second pair mate to hold the power cells in the holder. The LED and the wire conductors are mounted by cable ties onto the side of the rod away from the fishing line.

Abstract: A mitt for keeping a hand of a fisher warm while fishing with a rod and spinning reel having a bale includes a shell and a slide fastener closure for the shell for selectively opening and cosing the shell. The shell, when closed by the closure, has a size and shape to encircle the hand. The shell includes openings for receiving (a) the rod so that opposite portions of the rod extend from opposite portions of the shell with a segment of the rod between the opposite portions being within the shell at a position to be gripped by the hand enclosed by the closed shell and (b) a strut connected to the segment and the reel so that the reel is outside of the closed shell. The shell includes a finger positioned and constructed to (a) receive and enclose a digit of the hand while the hand is enclosed by the closed shell at the position where the hand grips the rod segment and (b) enable the fisher's digit therein to manipulate the bale.

Abstract: Crushing or other damage to the hackle of an artificial fishing fly during transport of a fly rod is prevented by a device which includes a base member and a clip engageable by the hook of the fishing fly. A first facility mounts the base member in close proximity to the rod near its handle. A second facility mounts the clip to the base member for selective movement between two positions. In the first position, the clip is retracted and physically proximate to the base member and the rod so that the base member and the clip present a low profile and do not interfere with the line during fly casting. In the second position, the clip protrudes and extends away from the base member and the rod by a distance sufficient to hold the hackle of a fly away from and out of contact with the base member and the rod when the hook engages the clip thereby preventing crushing of the hackle during transport of the rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod and reel assembly having an anchor for securing the assembly against loss. The anchor comprises an anchor body attached to the rod and reel and connecting structure detachably connected to the body. The body comprises a body portion extending between the reel and the rod, body portion movement limiting structure for engaging the rod and reel to prevent separation of the anchor body from the assembly, and end structure detachably connected to the conecting structure. The connecting structure comprises a tether having quick disconnecting spring-clip connectors at its ends.

Abstract: A marker-retriever mountable on a fishing rod, hand tool, or other article to be used near water, for marking and retrieving the submerged article should the article be dropped into water; the marker-retriever including, generally, a housing comprising a fixed housing member, a releasable housing member, and a wrapper partially enclosing the housing members to maintain cooperation therebetween, attaching means for securing the housing to the article, a buoy disposed within the housing, release means for releasing the buoy from the housing when the article is submerged, and a line connecting the buoy to the attaching means.

Abstract: The fishing line casting assist device comprises a body releasably mountable on the handle of a fishing rod, a rotatable line retaining member rotatably journaled in said body and having a weight coupled thereto for creating a retaining force for maintaining a fishing line trained over said line retaining member until the fishing rod is cast whereupon the casting force causes the retaining member to move to a non-line retaining position where the fishing line is free to flow out of a reel mounted on the fishing rod.

Abstract: A depth calculating device is provided wherein the exact depth of a fisherman's bait presentation is calculated while that fisherman is trolling. The invention utilizes an electronic sensing device which determines the deflection of the fishing line away from the line formed between the tip of the fishing pole and the water's bottom. An additional electronic sensing device measures the length of line played out from the reel. Both measurements are processed by a central processing unit which in conjunction with the cosine function stored in the memory of the central processing unit then calculates and displays the exact depth of the bait presentation at any given moment.

Abstract: A handle apparatus for a fishing pole is depended thereto by a pivoture of limited range being inertially reactive in ordinary use. The reaction coordinatedly levers a triggerhorn feature against and back from an ordinary "spin-casting" type reel, eliminating nuisance control efforts otherwise required of the user's thumb and without creating any alternative nuisance tasks. An intermedial shoe comprises economical retro-fitting or mounting adaptation means toward previously existing poles which have more or less generic, rearend shanks, normally outfitted by but deposeable of common handlegrip articles. A similarly dimensioned shank termination of the new handle apparatus is for outfitting by any appropriate or deposed handlegrip.

Abstract: An ice fishing bobber has an elongate cylindrical tube balance member adjustably positioned within a collar and pivotally mounted to the tip of a fishing pole. The bobber may be adjusted for the weight of various lures to balance the assembly in a substantially horizontal posiiton. A rigid hollow cylindrical member receives a centrally threaded fishing line and is attached beneath the balance member. The bobber may be adjusted by moving the tube within the collar and by removing or adding weights to the balance member to permit the use of a variety of lures of different weights with the bobber. Because of the accurate balance attained, a very sensitive bobber is created. A further embodiment of the invention employs two rigid tubes joined by a flexible tube. The first rigid tube is mounted to the tip of a guided fishing pole. A fishing line is threaded through the tubes and a lure attached. A fish pulling downward on the lure will cause the bobber to deflect downward thereby signaling a catch.

Abstract: A substantially hands-free operated device for coating fishing lures and tackle with a fish attracting scent. A container with a cover which is raised by pressing a foot pedal contains portions of a resilient, absorbent material. The material holds a fish attracting scent absorbed therein, which scent is transferred to fishing tackle placed within the container and the cover closed thereon. A protecting mechanism is provided to prevent the closing of the cover from damaging a fishing line.

Abstract: A sensing device for use with a fishing rod comprises a body, support means connected to the body and adapted to secure the sensing device to a fishing rod, sensing means extending from the body which, in use, contact the fishing line of a fishing rod, the sensing means being mounted in such a way that any force exerted on the line is transferred to the sensing member and thus to the body, and electronic means posiitoned within the body and adapted to receive the force exerted on the sensing means, and transform that force into a visual and/or audio indication to show that a pull is being exerted on the fishing line.

Abstract: A fishing line loading device comprises a frame and a movable axle pin by which a fishing line supply spool may be mounted. A tension and guide plate is attached to the frame and, being spring-loaded, it automatically applies the proper tension to the circumferential edges of the spool. Also, being grooved, it eliminates horizontal movement of any size of supply spool. The frame may be mounted on a fishing rod near the reel, thereby holding the supply spool centered on the rod for line transfer.

Abstract: A fishing line cutter, a fishing rod with a fishing line cutter, and a fishing reel with a fishing line cutter. In one embodiment of a fishing line cutter according to this invention, the cutter has a body, a sharp edged member for cutting line mounted to the body, and a plurality of fingers extending from the body to facilitate attaching the cutter to a fishing rod. In another embodiment, a cutter has dual opposed cutting edges. Another type of cutter has a shield which is movable to expose a cutting blade. In another embodiment, a cutter has a retractable blade. In another embodiment a cutter has overlapping protective fingers past which a line passes prior to cutting. In another embodiment, part of the body member is movable to permit blade replacement.

Abstract: In a fishing rod having a handle and a reel attached to the handle, the improvement comprising, a trigger-clamp having a body disposed on the handle on a side thereof opposite the reel and a finger grip extending outwardly in a direction away from the handle; and, a plurality of bolts inserted through the trigger body, one end of each of the bolts being engaged with the trigger body and the other end of each of the bolts being connected to a structural member of the reel. Preferably the other end of each of the bolts is threaded and there are plates for threadedly coupling the bolts to the reel. Also preferably, the structural member of the reel comprises a plurality of cross-bars connecting a pair of side members and the plates are disposed on the cross-bars on sides thereof opposite the trigger body.

Abstract: A fishing rod having a structurally tapering rod section and a handle connected to the tapering rod section. The handle has a longitudinal bore, and a rod having an external surface with weight calibrations is slidably disposed in the longitudinal bore. A calibrated compression spring helically surrounds the external surface of the rod within the longitudinal bore. The compression spring biases the rod towards the structurally tapering rod while in the longitudinal bore. A hook support member connects to an end of the rod, and a hook member pivotally connects to the hook support member. A method for measuring the length of a fish and for weighing the fish. A scale for weighing an object.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes a measuring device thereon. The measuring device may be integrally formed onto the surface of the fishing rod, or alternatively may use selectively adherable tape portions to indicate predetermined lengths along the fishing rod. Additionally, a self-adhering gauge bar is selectively securable to a surface of the fishing rod diametrically opposed to the eyelet guides of the fishing rod, and itself may include a telescoping abutment bar cooperative with an abutment bar formed at a terminal end of the fishing rod in alignment with the former abutment bar for measuring fish therebetween.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a visual fishing aid comprised of a substantially rectangularly shaped plastic plate having a plurality of openings or holes to retain spring rings (necklace claspers) inserted therein to allow the plate to slide along fishing line which is threaded through the openings in the spring rings, a plurality of anti-sail (anti-sway) openings to allow wind to pass through this plate so that the plate does not whip around and cause the fishing line to become snagged or twisted around the pole and a ballast glued or otherwise attached to the lower longitudinal (long) portion of said plate to make the plate more stable and to assist it in holding its position on the fishing line during use.

Abstract: An apparatus which clips easily to a fishing rod for supporting a storage spool of new fishing line, while transferring the line to a fishing reel is provided for all forms of fishing rods to reload all forms of reels from all forms of storage spools. The apparatus or holder operates in such a manner that line kinking and twisting are eliminated through proper tension and line removal direction.

Abstract: A fixture for a fishing reel is provided which includes a tubular fixture body having a screw thread, a fixing holder, a movable pusher movable toward or away from the fixing holder, and a threaded ring for operating the movable pusher. A plurality of locking grooves extending lengthwise of the fixture body are provided at the screw thread of the fixture body. These locking grooves are spaced at predetermined intervals circumferentially of the fixture body. An engaging projection engageable with one of the locking grooves to restrain the threaded ring from loosening is provided at the threaded ring such that it can be changed in position between engaged and disengaged positions with one of the locking grooves.

Abstract: A cutter for cutting fishing line attached to a lure by means of knot, comprising a plate-like member having two generally parallel and substantially planar faces spaced apart a distance corresponding to the thickness of the member, and an outer peripheral edge. Extending inwardly in the member from the peripheral edge is a first slot having a width slightly greater than the cross sectional dimension of the fishing line to permit entry of the fishing line into the slot but less than the cross sectional dimension of the knot to prevent entry of the knot into the slot. A first blade associated with the plate-like member has a cutting edge positioned at the inner end of the first slot whereby fishing line may be entered into the slot and, with the knot bearing against one of the planar faces, pulled against the cutting edge of the first blade to cut the line.

Abstract: A top guide for a fishing rod is provided which includes a line guide ring for guiding a fishing line and a mounting portion to be mounted to the tip of the fishing rod. The line guide ring and mounting portion are connected by a connector having an elastically deformable portion which buffers an impact applied axially to the line guide ring when the fishing line is wound onto a spool of a fishing reel.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder having a tubular receptacle to receive the shank of the rod holding device, the tubular receptacle being notched to accommodate a nodule on the fishing rod holder device to prevent its rotation about the axis of the tube, the tubular receptacle being welded to a hose clamp that can be readily secured about a horizontal rail member about the gunwales of a boat. A reinforcing strip is secured across the hose clamp to prevent its being pulled apart.

Abstract: A device consisting of a ridge above a concave shaped material FIG. 1 formed in one piece by the injection moulding process. It is attached to or moulded into the foregrip 32 of a fishing rod 44 designed to use a spinning reel 34 for casting weights. The ridge 22 is high in the front 2 and tapers to the edge of the right side 18, left side 20 and rear side 16, FIG. 3. There is flexibility on the right side and the left side of the device to allow expansion sufficient enough to permit its use on foregrips of varying diameters. The surface of the device is smooth to the touch.

Abstract: A fishing pole support apparatus having an operative position and a storage position is attached to a fishing pole. The fishing pole is frictionally clamped in a channel between the body and a cover plate. Two legs are detachably attached to the body and, in the operative position, form a tripod with the fishing pole so as to retain the fishing pole in an inclined position. In the storage position, the legs are selectively clamped and supported parallel to the fishing pole by two clamps attached to the body. The legs can be made up of a plurality of leg sections detachably attachable to one another.

Abstract: A fishing rod foregrip which is slidable on the fishing rod between a first fishing reel installation or removal position and a second fishing reel engagement position is provided. The foregrip is formed from a flexible and resilient material and includes a hollow elongate hood portion which, when the foregrip is in the reel engagement position, engages the fishing rod blank, the reel seat nut assembly, and a portion of the fishing rod handle. A reel stem portion angularly extends from the hood portion to engage a portion of the fishing reel foot and reel stem. The hood portion, on its upper outer surface, is provided with a generally planar portion to serve as a thumb engagement surface.