Title: Fish strike detecting apparatus

Abstract: A detecting apparatus that is mountable remote from a fishing rod for monitoring fish strikes. The detecting apparatus includes a rod and line engaging means that is attachable to a portion of the fishing line or rod that experiences movement upon a fish strike. Coupled to the engager means is an insulator which is normally positioned between contact pieces of an electrical indicator circuit, but is pulled from between the contact pieces to energize the circuit in response to movement of the engager means when the fishing line is struck. Upon a fish strike, the engager means further completely disengages from the fishing line or rod, permitting the rod to be used without the hindrance of the strike detector apparatus.

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Inventors: Pietrenka, Edward (Westmont, IL, US)

Application Number: 943997
Filing Date: 1978-09-20
Publication_date: 1980-05-13
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 43/17
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US Patent Ref:

2560905	Jul, 1951	Teel	43/17.
3134187	May, 1964	Blakely	43/17.
3702513	Nov, 1972	Watts	43/17.
4006550	Feb, 1977	Rizzo	43/17.

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Primary Examiner: Smith, James G.
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Attorney: Leydig, Voit, Osann, Mayer & Holt, Ltd.