DE8807879U1 - Acoustic fish bite alarm for anglers - Google Patents

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Alfred Ostfalk, 8070 Ingolstadt

Description

Acoustic fish bite alarm with swing arm

The invention relates to an acoustic fish bite detector with a swing bracket for anglers in still waters, especially for night and bottom anglers, for mounting on the rod holder.

There are a number of optical indicators available for anglers. Acoustic bite indicators, on the other hand, are rarely offered. There are electronic bite indicators that emit a sound when a fish bites. However, these have the disadvantage that they are very sensitive to moisture and vibrations. A relatively high purchase price, as well as the constant purchase of batteries, have proven to be disadvantageous. Another acoustic bite indicator is a bell that can be clamped to the rod tip. This relatively inexpensive bite indicator has the disadvantage that you can only hear something when the fish pulls on the fishing line with a strong tug, causing the rod tip to vibrate when the reel is closed. The resistance is so great that many fish immediately let go of the bait because they notice that something is wrong.

The invention is based on the object of eliminating the above-mentioned disadvantages of acoustic fish bite detectors of the types mentioned at the beginning and of creating a bite detector that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and reliable in use.

This goal is achieved because the bite indicator consists of a sturdy plastic housing and the brass swing arm works at all times. The rubber bands allow the bite indicator to be mounted on any conventional rod holder made of wood, metal or plastic.

In the drawings, the subject matter of the invention is shown in an embodiment (1) and in partial views (2 and 3).

The acoustic fish bite alarm consists of a stable, hollow and closed 2mm plastic housing (2), which is 67mm high, 35mm wide and 19mm deep. It is characterized by a 1mm wide slot for inserting the fishing line, which runs 10mm from the front and 42mm vertically downwards. The left and right housing walls each have a 3.5mm hole 19mm from the housing base. The holes are located directly under the line insertion slot. The movable brass swing arm (3) is 3mm thick, 65mm high and 50mm wide, it has slightly rounded corners and is interrupted by 24mm in the middle in the lower part. The fish bite alarm is attached to the rod holder using two round, approximately 1mm thick and approximately 50mm long, highly stretchable rubber bands from the outer edges of the rear wall, which are indented by 2mm, at the top and bottom. The rear wall of the housing is vertically rounded and notched approximately 3 mm wide and 1 mm deep to accommodate the rod. All dimensions are approximate and could be changed. The design shown and described is only an example of how the invention can be implemented.

A function is achieved when a fish takes the bait on the fishing hook and swims away with it, when after the bait has been cast, the fishing line is taut by rewinding, then relaxed slightly and inserted into the line slot at the depth appropriate to the sensitivity in order to be able to fold the swing bar upwards until it reaches the stop of the rod holder. The fishing line is then bent backwards in the usual thicknesses from approx. 0.30mm. When a fish bites and the fishing line is pulled out at the same time, it tends to straighten out and so the swing bar, which is slightly tilted backwards, is pushed forwards past the center of gravity with almost no resistance. The bar swings downwards and hits the rod holder with a clearly audible noise.

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The fish can swim away with the bait without resistance, which the angler can follow by feeling the line with his fingers or with his stomach. Before striking, the reel bail, which was opened after the line was released, only needs to be closed. When striking, the fishing line slides out of the bite indicator and the fish can be fought without hindrance. It is recommended that the bite indicator be installed after the first line guide ring of the fishing rod, which is placed horizontally in two rod holders. This mechanical and acoustic fish bite indicator is intended for bottom anglers, mainly for night anglers, to notice when a fish bites and to be able to strike without any problems. It can be used in any weather. Manufacturing this bite indicator is not difficult. The costs are very low. The components are subject to almost no wear and tear and can be easily replaced.

Claims (4)

Protection claims 1. Acoustic fish bite alarm for anglers in still waters, especially for night and bottom anglers, for mounting on the rod holder, characterized, that the bite detector consists of a vertically slotted plastic housing with two rubber fastening straps and a brass swing bracket. ^ 2. Acoustic fish bite detector according to claim 1, characterized, that the housing is made of metal or wood. &bull; 3. Acoustic fish bite detector according to claims 1 and 2, characterized, that at least two Velcro straps are used for rod holder mounting. </ 4. Acoustic fish bite alarm according to claims 1 to 3, characterized, that in addition to the existing swing arm hole, two additional 3.5mm holes are made on each housing wall at a distance of about 2mm at the same height in order to achieve different swing arm trigger sensitivities by moving the swing arm. &bull;