Lead-Free Weedless Bottom Bouncer Device
OwnerKenneth Avery, Karen Averyinventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel bottom bouncer device. The device is designed to provide fishermen with lead-free bait at an elevated level above the bottom surface. Specifically, the bottom bouncer device is configured for a fishing rod and is both lead-free and weedless. The device comprises a round, brass rod with a split ring at the top and a snap swivel attached to the split ring. Further, the bottom nine inches of the rod may be turned down in a lathe to produce differing weights for the bottom bouncer device.
Claims20
A bottom bouncer device configured for a fishing rod and that is both lead-free and weedless, the bottom bouncer device comprising:
- a rod;
- a split ring secured to a top of the rod via a through hole in the rod;
- and
- a snap swivel attached to the split ring;
- wherein a first eyelet of the snap swivel connects to a flexible line and to the split ring, and further wherein the flexible line comprises at least one additional device.
A bottom bouncer device configured for a fishing rod and that is both lead-free and weedless, the bottom bouncer device comprising:
- a rod having a top and a through hole;
- a split ring secured to the top via the through hole;
- and
- a snap swivel attached to the split ring;
- and
- a first eyelet on the snap swivel connected to a flexible line and the split ring;
- and
- a second eyelet on the snap swivel, wherein the flexible line comprises a float and at least one weight, and further wherein a loop is formed at one end of the flexible line for attachment to the first eyelet of the snap swivel.
A method of enabling a fisherman to position a bait at an elevated level above a bottom surface of a body of water in a lead-free and weedless manner, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a bottom bouncer device that is lead-free;
- utilizing the bottom bouncer device to position the bait at the elevated level above the bottom surface of the body of water;
- preventing a lead pollution of the body of water by utilizing the lead-free bottom bouncer device;
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- fishing with the bottom bouncer device without having the bait in weed beds which provides more fishing time.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.