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US 2014/0109461 A1Published application
Spin and casting rod with automatic line release
OwnerStephen Richard Ash, Thomas A. Sullivaninventors
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Abstract
Devices for automatic fishing line release during a cast using the acceleration and deceleration of the rod to automatically release the fishing line. In one embodiment, the device is in an under-the-rod position. In another embodiment, the devices is in an over-the-rod position. In other embodiments, the over or under the rod function is determined by manufacturer or user adjustments or changes.
Claims20
A device for releasing a fishing line during cast deceleration of the fishing rod comprising:
- a frame including a base and a plate configured to affix to a fishing rod,
- a pivoting block rotatably supported by the plate,
- a weight configuration including a weight rod supported by the pivoting block and a plurality of weight portions coupled to the weight rod,
- a stationary post supported by the plate,
- a moveable post supported by the pivoting block, wherein inertia of the weight portions during cast deceleration separates stationary post and moveable post enough to release fishing line.
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A method of releasing a fishing line during angular deceleration of the fishing rod comprising the steps of:
- providing a device including a rotatably supported pivoting block, a weight supported by the pivoting block, a moveable post supported by the pivoting block,
- clamping the fishing line of the fishing rod between the moveable post and a stationary post,
- casting the device coupled to the fishing rod,
- separating the moveable post from the stationary post enough to release the fishing line during angular deceleration.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.