Strike indicator for automatic fishing device

A fishing device comprising:

• a substantially planar base;
• a spindle attached to the base and projecting from the base in a direction substantially normal to the plane of the base;
• a spool that is rotatable around the spindle;
• a spring that tensions the spool;
• a latch pivotally attached to the base, wherein the latch has a first position for selectably engaging the spool to prevent the spool from rotating under tension exerted by the spring and a second position for allowing the spool to rotate under tension exerted by the spring;
• a signaling mechanism mounted to the base, the signaling mechanism further comprising an electrical circuit with a switch, the signaling mechanism capable of emitting a set signal before actuation of the switch and a strike signal when the electrical circuit is closed by actuation of the switch, wherein the signaling mechanism emits the set signal prior to being actuated and emits the strike signal after being actuated;
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• a trigger mounted to the spool, wherein the trigger rotates with the spool to actuate the signaling mechanism by engaging and actuating the switch to thereby close the electrical circuit and emit the strike signal when the spool rotates following movement of the latch from the first position to the second position.