Remote control fishing device with automatic line retrieval
OwnerTseng Sheng-Junginventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is a combination remote control fishing device comprising a remote control device for carrying a line/float assembly to a desired location in the water, an automatic capstan for line recovering and releasing, and control components for these items. A variable slippage clutch is provided on the capstan which permits high speed retrieval of small or weakened fishes. Clutch slippage permits operation of the capstan motor without damage when a large or very strong fish is struggling on the line during retrieval.
Claims5
An automatic fishing system for catching fish with an automatic fishing line retrieval which will eventually reel in a hooked fish regardless of the drag of the fish on the line, said system comprising:
- a capstan retrieval means for recovering a primary fishing line, said capstan retrieval means including a capstan activation receiver means for activating a capstan motor upon receipt of a preset radio signal;
- a fishing float means, connected to said capstan retrieval means by a primary fishing line, said float means including a line control motor means for controllably dispensing a secondary fishing line and a radio signal transmission means, responsive to forces applied to said secondary fishing line, for sending said preset radio signal to said capstan receiver means;
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- a radio controlled boat means, controllably connected to said fishing float means, for controllably towing said fishing float means to a desired fishing location.
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