Herbert K Wheeler

US Patent:

41241908, Nov 7, 1978

Filed:

Jul 21, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/817697

Inventors:

Herbert O. Wheeler - Hammond IN

International Classification:

A01K 9710

US Classification:

248538

Abstract:

A fishing rod holder is provided which can be used to support a fishing rod for fishing from the shore of a lake or stream, by pushing the same into the ground sufficiently for it to remain upright. The basic holder comprises a round metal rod pointed at its lower end, and threaded for approximately a third of its length. At the upper end the rod is bent into an outwardly and downwardly curved portion forming a cradle to support the end of the handle of a fish pole. The rod is then bent to extend outwardly and terminates in another downwardly and upwardly curved portion forming a cradle in which the other end of the handle may rest. The lower portion of the rod is provided with means for supporting the same on a dock, on the gunwale or the transom of a boat, in the oarlock or in the ground adjacent the shore of a lake or stream.