Patrick Greene

US Patent:

6484433, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/595479

Inventors:

Patrick Shaun Greene - Houston TX 77071

International Classification:

A01K 9710

US Classification:

43 212, 248514, 248520, 248528

Abstract:

A fishing device that securely supports a fishing rod with a high degree of stability is described. The device functions to provide greater convenience for the shore fisherman and further provides a choice as to the size and type of ballast device used as an anchor for the fishing device. Additionally, the fishing device provides a means to adjust the inclination of a fishing rod relative to the earth for unattended fishing. The aforementioned benefits are achieved accomplished by providing a portable fishing device encompassing a large preferably circular ring upon which a fishing bait container (or any other weighted ballast member) is placed. Extending symmetrical outwards and on the same plane as the ring is a primary bar, attached to which are two arms: an adjustment arm and a fishing rod holding arm. A secondary bar is attached perpendicularly and symmetrically at the end of the primary bar to provide an even higher degree of lateral stability. When not in use, the fishing device can be folded flat and secured via the provided bolt and nut, providing easy storage and transport.