Automatic jigging actuator for a fishing rod

A jigging device for imparting action to a fishing lure secured to a fishing pole having a handle and a rod extending from the handle, the device comprising:

• a frame rigidly secured to an external support;
• an arm with a first end pivotally secured to the frame, wherein the arm includes a substantially horizontal member, a first flange extending substantially downwardly from the horizontal member, and a second flange extending substantially downwardly from the horizontal member;
• a fishing pole holder receiver rigidly secured to the arm and operable to accept a fishing pole holder in order to support the fishing pole by the handle, wherein the receiver extends substantially upward from the horizontal member of the arm;
• a reciprocating actuator connected to the first flange for selectively pivoting the arm about the first end with respect to the frame, thereby imparting action to the fishing pole;
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• a spring to resist rotational movement of the arm imparted by the actuator, wherein the spring is connected to the second flange and the spring's tension is adjustable.

A jigging device for imparting action to a fishing lure secured to a fishing pole having a handle and a rod extending from the handle, the device comprising:

• a frame rigidly secured to an external support;
• an arm with a first end pivotally secured to the frame such that an axis of rotation of the arm passes through the first end and is substantially normal to a longitudinal axis of the arm, wherein the arm includes a substantially horizontal member, a first flange extending substantially downwardly from the horizontal member, and a second flange extending substantially downwardly from the horizontal member, wherein the first flange is between the first end and the second flange;
• a fishing pole holder receiver rigidly secured to the arm and operable to support the fishing pole, wherein the receiver extends substantially upwardly from the horizontal member at a point between the first flange and the first end of the arm;
• an electrical solenoid for selectively rotating the arm with respect to the frame, thereby imparting action to the fishing pole, wherein the solenoid is connected to the first flange;
• a housing operable to enclose and protect the arm and the solenoid;
• a spring to resist the solenoid, wherein the spring is connected to the second flange, the spring's tension is adjustable in order to compensate for different fishing poles, and the spring extends along an axis that is substantially parallel with the frame, thereby magnifying the spring's resistance to the solenoid;
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• a controller operable to control electrical power to the solenoid, control a rate at which the solenoid reciprocates, thereby controlling an intensity of the action imparted to the fishing pole, and control a delay period during which substantially no action is imparted to the fishing pole and a duration control for selecting a duration during which action is imparted to the fishing pole after the delay period has elapsed.