초록 ▼

A fishing stand used to support at least one fishing rod that provides an audible and/or visual signal when a fish strikes. The stand is a T-shaped tubular adjustable apparatus with a tripod base used to hold up the apparatus and rod(s) on any type of terrain. The stand preferably includes a detacha

A fishing stand used to support at least one fishing rod that provides an audible and/or visual signal when a fish strikes. The stand is a T-shaped tubular adjustable apparatus with a tripod base used to hold up the apparatus and rod(s) on any type of terrain. The stand preferably includes a detachable audible and/or visual signaling device. The stand supports the upper end of the rod above a switch connected to the stand. The signaling device is actuated by a sufficient downward force on one or more fishing rods above the switch.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A stand for holding at least one fishing rod having a handle, a free end spaced therefrom, and a line, the stand comprising:a frame for supporting the fishing rod between the handle and the free end, the frame comprising at least one rod supporting member having a switch mounted thereto, the swit

1. A stand for holding at least one fishing rod having a handle, a free end spaced therefrom, and a line, the stand comprising:a frame for supporting the fishing rod between the handle and the free end, the frame comprising at least one rod supporting member having a switch mounted thereto, the switch being disposed beneath the fishing rod, an actuator with a pivotal member mounted thereto such that the pivotal member is above the switch, and a spring mount coupled to the rod supporting member, the spring mount having a cradle disposed above the pivotal member, wherein in an unactuated position the cradle is spaced from the pivotal member and a first force above a predetermined value by the pivotal member exerts a second force on the switch; and a signaling device for providing at least one signal to a user when a fish pulls the line electrically connected to the signaling device; wherein upon the fish pulling the line, the fishing rod moves downward and depresses the switch causing the signaling device to signal the user.